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Helen Clark

Helen’s passion for music and dance started early with her involvement in numerous school productions and the choir – one of earliest childhood memories is dressing up as an angel and running madly around the school hall when she was supposed to be singing sweetly on the stage!

Helen worked for many years in sales and marketing within the oil and gas industry, traveling regularly throughout Europe, the Middle East and America. However, after the birth of her two children she decided she was ready for a change. She had remained a closet singer and dancer throughout her adult life, and now she decided to direct her love of music and children into a new career that would fit around her family and allow her to get more involved in her local community. She now teaches MAD Academy classes throughout Bracknell, Wokingham, Crowthorne, Finchampstead and Sandhurst, along with her team of instructors.

Helen's Team of Class Instructors

Kelly Doran - After building a career in the hustle and bustle of sales, Kelly Doran was looking for a change of direction. Once her three children were of school age, she felt the time was right to do something for herself.  Performing arts has always had a big influence on Kelly. In her earlier days she took part in numerous pantomimes, musicals and productions of Shakespeare. She also studied modern dance and ballet.   

Kelly loves being with children and is an active member of her local school PTA, often working closely with the pupils. She believes passionately that children should have fun while learning at the same time, a principle she brings to her MAD classes!

Sarah Copperthwaite - Sarah has always had a passion for working with children. She loves helping them to learn and make new discoveries while having lots of fun, something that she has always encouraged whilst helping out at her local preschool and primary school.

She has always enjoyed music and dancing, becoming a member of the school choir and learning to disco dance as a child. But becoming a Mum of two energetic, musical girls gave her the confidence to go for it and turn her passion into her career as well! Being a MAD class leader is a complete change to her previous role as an Electrical Engineer, but Sarah has found that jumping around with pre-schoolers is far more fun!

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Contact Helen Clark

Telephone 01344 780992

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Testimonials

“Very pleased with classes – well structured, well thought out and great atmosphere.”

“My daughter really enjoys the class and has made some little friends (as have I). It’s lovely that it’s so relaxed and the leader is excellent with the children.”

“Fun and very active. My son really enjoys coming as do I.”

“Wonderful class, so much fun for all.”

“Absolutely fantastic……..Kelly makes the classes great fun and a learning experience. It is always a shame when the lesson finishes as we are having a great time.”

“She is always gentle/patient with the shyer ones.”

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