About Us
A new chapter in performing arts education
Sophie Dee College of Performing Arts (SDC) offers a fresh, exciting pathway for aspiring performers aged 16–18, combining industry-level training with a supportive and inspiring environment.
Our full-time BTEC Level 3 in performing arts practice is designed as the perfect stepping stone to professional training, drama school, university, or any future pathway you choose.
While SDC is a brand new college, it's built on years of professional experience. Between us, our team brings decades of teaching, choreography and industry knowledge. Our state of the art facilities create the perfect environment for creativity, growth and performance.
Why Choose SDC?
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma — fully funded, equivalent to 3 A Levels
Develop the technical, creative and performance skills needed for your next step
Tailored training with a focus on dance and musical theatre
Expert tutors and guest professionals with real industry experience
Workshops, collaborative projects and regular performance opportunities
A supportive environment focused on personal growth, progression and well-being
Meet Our Team
The passionate people behind SDC
Sophie Dee Tighe
Director & Head of Campus
Sophie is the passionate founder and principal of Sophie Dee School of Dance, where she inspires young performers to follow their dreams and achieve excellence in dance, drama, and musical theatre.
With over 20 years of experience in the performing arts industry and teaching qualifications within the ISTD and IDTA, Sophie has built a reputation for combining high-quality professional training with a supportive, family-oriented environment. Her vision has always been to create a place where students can develop not only their technical ability but also their confidence, creativity, and love for the arts.
Fun Facts
When Sophie is not at the studio she loves spending time with her husband and two children, socialising with friends and going to the theatre. Her favourite food is pizza and she is a die hard Coronation Street and Strictly fan!
Stacey Maurice
Director & Lead Tutor
With over 18 years of teaching experience, Stacey specialises in Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Tap, and Choreography. She is a qualified Associate Dance Teacher with the BATD and holds a First Class BA (Hons) in Performing Arts Dance from LIPA, where she was honoured with the Sir Paul McCartney Award for Dance. She also holds a PGCE in Further Education and full QTS status.
Her teaching career has taken her across a wide range of settings, from vocational colleges to youth training programmes. From 2013 to 2025, she taught at LIPA, delivering Tap Technique and choreographing for multi-disciplinary showcases. She has also taught on the BTEC Performing Arts course, focusing on Jazz, Lyrical, Body Conditioning, and Choreography.
Fun Facts
Proud mum to three boys — 11-year-old twins and a lively 5-year-old. The twins are currently performing professionally in the Matilda UK Tour and Les Misérables World Tour. Fun fact: she can turn her feet backwards! Favourite foods are pizza and sticky toffee pudding.
In Partnership With
The Butterfly Mind
The Dancer's Mindset Coach
"Unlocking potential through the mastery of mindset"
Supporting the next generation of performers, inside and out. Together, we're embedding mindset education and emotional wellbeing into every student's journey through a carefully designed framework that helps them:
Learning mental techniques is as essential as mastering physical ones, and by nurturing both, we prepare students to thrive — not only in the industry, but in life — empowering dancers to move with strength, compassion, and confidence, on and off the stage.
Kim xxx
www.thebutterflymind.co.uk
