Performing Arts School
Longest running dance school in Edgware for over 60 years
Gloria Dyer - Principal F.M.I.D.A F.B.T.D.A
Gloria opened the school in 1962 whilst still at school. Training as a nursery nurse was a career but her passion was in always in dance.
Gloria has performed in many prestigious venues and the London Palladium was a highlight, where she choreographed a large tap number to 'Fascinating Rhythm' with 200 children. She performed in Junior Showtime along with Bonnie Langford on TV (rather like Britain's Got Talent these days)and has performed in numerous pantomimes with Jimmy Tarbuck and the Late Tommy Trinder.
Lenvon have gone on to perform at The Grosvenor Hotel with numerous stars, at the huge taxi drivers event held every year for charity and under privileged children, danced with Roy Castle and belong to his Make A Wish Foundation.
Lenvon has raised thousands of pounds for Charity and our most heartwarming collection was to send a local (Burnt Oak) Incurable child and her family to Disneyland. We have raised money for Sunshine Babies for the blind and paid for many incubators in local hospitals.
The Happiness and welfare of each and every child that passes through Lenvon is of the upmost importance to Gloria and if a star is born amongst them (of which there have been many), then that is an added bonus, But not our Major Priority.
Gloria is a licensed Chaperone.
Yvonne Wharfe - 2nd Principal F.M.I.D.A. M.A.A.D M.M.I.D.A
Yvonne opened the school with Gloria in 1962 and was married at the time. Before Lenvon Yvonne taught at Gloria's Aunt's school (Crest School of Dancing) before branching out with Gloria to open Lenvon.
Yvonne has performed in many pantomimes and many years ago, acrobatic work was in high demand, which Yvonne excelled at. She has performed with Gloria in many events with the same stars and they have been great friends for many years.
Yvonne took a long break from the school and gradually her passion returned.
Yvonne has always been the costume maker and over the many years 1000's of costumes were made by Yvonne and all very colourful and beautiful!
Yvonne is a licensed Chaperone.
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Erica Janes (Dyer) - Head Teacher F.D.T.F B.T.Q.D. M.M.I.D.A
As one of Gloria's daughters, Erica has been dancing at Lenvon since the age of 3, taking in part in examinations, shows and Charity events. Erica is Qualified in all dance subjects, gaining her fellowship in Tap, Modern, Ballet and Lyrical. She has performed at the London Palladium, Royal Albert Hall, Sadlers Wells and Her Majesty's Theatre and has also appeared in pantomimes. Erica has been lucky enough to take part in a Disney workshop in Disneyworld Florida and has performed at Disneyland Paris.
Erica is a qualified gymnastics and trampolining coach and lifeguard and trained in sports and leisure.
Recently Erica qualified as an examiner in dance and has examined at many dance school where her reputation as a fair and nurturing examiner has made her very popular with teachers and students alike. She has passed her love of performing on to one of her sons who now attends Lenvon!
Erica works in a school with children and young adults with severe special needs and learning difficulties. She has training in Makaton Signing and has a love of teaching dance and movement to students with all forms of Disabilities.
Erica is a Fully Qualified First Aider and licensed Chaperone.
Hayley Miller (Milton) - Ballet & Musical Theatre Teacher
F.I.S.T.D M.D.T.F
Hayley has been with Lenvon as a ballet teacher for 30 years. She trained at Arts Education School, London and at the age of 9 -13 Hayley played the part of Orphan Molly, Duffy and July. in the West End production of Annie. She also understudied as Annie!. At the age of 17 Hayley appeared in 'Gypsy. She then followed on with 'Me and my Gal', '42nd Street', 'Annie get your gun' in the West End.
Hayley is a qualified Ballet and Lyrical teacher but also teaches Tap and Musical Theatre and her love for the children is paramount to the years in the theatre world
Hayley is a qualified first aider and licensed Chaperone.
Hayley Funnell - Teacher M.D.T.F B.Q.T.D
As another daughter of Gloria's, Hayley has been a student at Lenvon from the age of 3 and is now part of the teaching staff at Lenvon.
Hayley's strongest subject was tap and it has won her many awards and medals. She has performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, Sadlers Wells, London Palladium, Royal Albert Hall, Disneyland Paris and Disneyworld Florida.
Hayley's daughter attends Lenvon and takes after her mum in tap!
Hayley is on hand to organise uniform and festivals and is a licensed Chaperone.
Megan McElduff - Teacher
Megan was a pupil here at Lenvon for 15 years, starting with us at just 3 years old until she turned 18. When Megan was 18 she went on to further her dance and drama at The Brighton Academy.
Since leaving, she has appeared in a feature film, Dick Whittington Pantomime tour and worked at Monopoly Lifesized in London.
We are pleased to welcome Megan back as a teacher.
Olivia Moore - Supply Teacher A.T.D.F B.T.Q.D
Olivia is a long Member of the Lenvon family, attending the school as a student for many years. After a break to finish college/uniform ,Olivia turned up at Lenvon, put her Tap shoes on and stayed until this day.
Olivia is another strong Tap dancer and Musical Theatre is a passion. She takes the students for different classes and singing correcting their diction and breathing techniques.
Olivia has performed at The London Palladium, Her Majesty's Theatre, The Royal Albert Hall. She has gained many awards in festivals.
Olivia is a licensed Chaperone for all Lenvon events.
