Acting - Shanna

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Principal, Shanna Logan was born in Aberdeen and from an early age, Shanna studied Speech and Drama, completing all levels of the examinations by the age of 14. 

Shanna moved to London after gaining a DADA award to study musical theatre at the prestigious Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts - Britain's and the world's oldest theatre school. Throughout the 3 year course, she gained invaluable experience in all aspects of musical theatre, stage combat and fitness.

After graduating, Shanna signed with a London agency and in 2018, completed her BA Honours degree in Acting through Middlesex University. 

Shanna has many years of experience in performing & teaching all ages from babies up to adults. She is DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) checked and has a qualification in paediatric first aid and child protection. Shanna holds a Level 2 Estill Voice Training (EVT) qualification, a programme for developing vocal skills based on analysing the process of vocal production into control of specific structures in the vocal mechanism. 

​Shanna continues to work professionally as an actor and voiceover artist and is also the lead agent for AEA Management, children's talent agency, which she runs alongside AEA.

Dance - Katie K

Katie attained a BA honours degree in Dance after four years of training at Performing Arts Studio Scotland in Edinburgh. Katie has over 6 years teaching expertise in a range of dance disciplines and health focused workshops with experience in working with children and adults of all ages as a well-established and experienced mentor. Katie’s classes are based on individualism, designed on the ethos of creativity, learning, confidence and expression.

Katie moved to Aberdeen to continue her career aspiring to tie dance and wellbeing together, teaching people of all ages across the city. Her aspirations in human health led her to complete a Master’s degree in Public Health and Health Promotion in 2020, Katie also holds a full disclosure and first aid qualification to ensure the safety of all her students. 

Singing - George

George is a first study singer and vocal coach. He is a graduate of the Community Music course at The University of Aberdeen. He has been singing in choirs and solo performances for 11 years. Previous theatre roles have included Freddy in 'My Fair Lady' and Will in American Idiot'.

George is also the musical director for The University of Aberdeen Show Choir & Giz Giz Youth Theatre. Having worked with primary school children in various musical settings, George is very excited to be teaching at AEA!

Workshop/Admin Assistant - Katie

Katie began dancing from a young age and trained in a variety of styles including ballet, tap, jazz and modern. She participated in many competitions over the years as well as local amateur dramatic productions. 

Katie is experienced in teaching and working with children and will be on hand to assist Shanna, covering dance classes when required. Katie is also the choreography and production assistant for AEA Productions.