Hayley Franks Høier
CO-FOUNDER
BALLET, TAP AND MUSICAL DANCE
Hayley's combination of dance, choreographer and audition leader experience means she can offer students a 360 degree perspective of what it really takes to succeed as a musical artist. In addition Hayley is considered by her peers to be warm, patient and giving but also firm enough to guide students to achieving their best results.
From being trained in England and working on many musicals in Denmark which also involved assisting other choreographers from the West End in London and Broadway in New York she has a lot of knowledge and connections to what is needed to make it in the musical theatre world.
Hayley is trained at Elmhurst Ballet School as well as the English National Ballet School in London. After arriving in Copenhagen she started to perform in Phantom of the Opera at Det Ny Teater in Copenhagen. She continued to work for Det Ny Teater where she made a home for herself as a dancer and at the same time took on a dual role of choreographer's assistant in various shows including Cats, Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, Singing in the Rain, Crazy for You, Billy Elliot, The king and I,Chicago, Wicked, Evita, Anything Goes, The book of Mormon, Dance Of The Vampire, Fiddler Of The Roof, Oliver and Waitress. Since then Hayley has now choreographed numerous musicals such as Annie, Les Misérables, La Cage Aux Folles, The Producers, Sunset Boulevard, Miss Saigon, Love Never Dies, The Sound of Music, Annie Get Your Gun, Jekyll and Hyde, Doctor Zhivago.
Malin Astor
CO-FOUNDER
JAZZ AND MUSICAL DANCE
Malin specialises in Jazz Dance as a performer and choreographer. It's this purism and complete dedication and devotion that epitomises her teaching style and belief. Malin has the deepest understanding of what it takes to develop and build a successful career as a professional dancer as well as cope with such a competitive and hard working environment.
She brings this professionalism to her classes complimented with an empathetic and encouraging attitude always reminding students of the sheer joy of dance and musical performance underpinning the very 'why' choose performance art as a career.
Malin was educated at Performing Art School in Sweden where she graduated 1997. She arrived in Copenhagen in 1998 where she started to work as a dancer and musical artist at Det Ny Teater in the show The Merry Widow. Malin continued working in as a dancer and musical performer in Another Brick in The Wall, Crazy For You, Fame, Wallmans , My Fair Lady, Cats, Evita & Beauty and the Beast performing at Det Ny Teater, Nørrebros Teater, Det Danske Teater, Bellevue and LandsTeatret.
Malin has many years of experience teaching in jazz technique and musical theatre dance at professional level and during 2012-2015 worked as the main jazz teacher at a 1 and 2-year diploma education in Copenhagen.
Karina Nus
SINGING AND VOICE
Karina is Central’s voice and singing teacher overseeing the academic syllabus. Karina works across a wide range of styles including classical, musical, jazz, pop, rock to heavy metal and many more, providing Central’s students with extensive vocal tools and techniques to meet the diverse requirements of the industry.
Since 2005, Karina has focused on helping singers and actors deal with stress, anxiety and stage fright via a combination of concrete exercises that affect the nervous system directly supported by metacognitive therapeutic practices and tools. Combined with her 12 years experience as a professional singer and actor demonstrating her versatility as a teacher and her ability to offer career essential performance tools, students will be provided with a relevant combination of techniques to achieve their highest potential when it counts - in auditions and on stage.
EDUCATION
Certified singer and singing teacher at Complete Vocal Institute 2005.
Bachelor in Media and Music Science, University of Copenhagen, 2013.
Meditation Instructor, Essential Living 2014.
Metacognitive Stresscoach, Neurocognitive Institute 2017.
Breathwork Therapist, Den Intelligente Krop, 2021
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
The Complete Vocal Institute, Den Danske Scenekunstskole Musicalakademiet, Teaterskolen ved Aarhus Theater, Vocal Coach for The Royal Theatre, Nørrebro Teater, Østre Gasværk, Mungo Park Teater, Betty Nansen Theatre, Odense Theatre, Aarhus Theatre, AvenyT, Mamma Mia the musical, Stadsteatern Stockholm, Göteborg Stadsteater, Folketeatret Oslo, Staatstheater Hannover and more.
Vokal Coach for X Factor, Hvem holder masken, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, MGP, DR Juleshowet, DR Live and Cirkus Summarum.
Karina has taught singing in the following countries; USA, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Faroe Islands and Denmark.
Ole Rasmus Møller
SINGING AND VOICE
Ole Rasmus Møller is Central’s voice and singing teacher overseeing the academic syllabus. Ole Rasmus works across a wide range of styles including musical, pop, singer/songwriters material, harmony singing (besides dubbing cartoons), providing Central’s students with extensive vocal tools and techniques to meet the diverse requirements of the industry.
Since 2006, Ole Rasmus has focused on helping singers and actors deal with vocal issues via his work as a vocal coach. His background in theatre has given him a lot of experience in teaching interpretation as well. Combined with his 40 years experience as a professional performer demonstrating his versatility as a teacher and his ability to offer career essential performance tools, students will be provided with a relevant combination of techniques to achieve their highest potential when it counts - in auditions and on stage. All that will be done in a safe teaching environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Singer Session singer at numerous albums singing backing vocals for different danish artists and singing titelsongs for cartoon series. Tv and live experience mainly while joining the vocal ensembles "Hans Mosters Vovse" (1980 - 1981) and “Én Over/Én Under” (1984 - 2020).
Musical Performer Parts in; “Les Miserable”, “Cabaret”, “Godspell”,”Hair”, ”Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”, “Annie”, Annie Get Your Gun”, “Man of La Mancha”, “Animal Farm”, ”My Fair Lady”, “Gøngehøvdingen”, “Folk & Røvere i Kardemommeby”, “Ronja Røverdatter” among others. Performed at Folketeatret, Det Ny Teater, Nørrebro Teater, Bellevue Teater, Ungdommens Teater and many more.
From 1978 - 2015 Around 25 different cabarets and revues at venues like; Cafe Liva, Svalegangen, Cafe Teatret, Amagerscenen, La Strada (Silkeborg), Rottefælden, Skagen Fiskerestaurant etc.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Complete Vocal Institute, Den Danske Scenekunstskole Musicalakademiet, Dansk Skuespillerforbunds Efteruddannelse, Dansk Artistforbunds Efteruddannelse, Det Jyske Musikkonservatorium and Rytmisk Center (Cph).
Vocal Coach for The Danish Royal Theatre, Nørrebro Teater, Tivoli, Folketeatret, Landsteatret, Teater Får 302 and Hotel Proforma.
Ole Rasmus has taught singing in the following countries; USA, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Israel, Finland, Czech Republic , Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
Johnny Jørgensen
SINGING AND VOICE
Johnny teaches singing technique based on the Anne Rosing method and interpretation based on David Brunetti.
EDUCATION
Johnny is trained in the Anne Rosing method.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Johnny Jørgensen had his first breakthrough with ‘Morning on Atlantis’ and has been singing professionally across Denmark. He is a permanent singing teacher at the Danish Musical Academy in Fredericia as well as instructing singing on various musical productions at renowned theatres including Østre Gasværk, Tivoli and at Nyborg Voldspil.
Charlotte Guldberg
DRAMA
With a professional career working in lead roles across theater, TV and film, Charlotte has a wealth of professional experience to share with Central’s students. Combining strong technique with a more humanistic approach Charlotte will provide a stable platform for students to feel comfortable coming out of their shells in a safe and well guided environment core to developing the necessary drama skills on the road to audition success.
EDUCATION
Actress from The Danish National School of Performing Arts in Aarhus.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
”Dig og Mig” playing “Den unge kvinde” at Folketeatret. ”Evita” playing Evita at Det Ny Teater. ”Valhalla” playing Hel at Folketeatret. ”Mary Poppins” playing “Mary Poppins“ at Det Ny Teater. ”Sigurd og Brynhilde” at Det Lille Turneteater. ”The King and I” playing Anna at Det Ny Teater. ”Oliver” playing Nancy at Koncertsalen in Tivoli. ”Rottefælderevy”. ”Beauty and the Beast” playing Belle at Det Ny Teater. ”Skibet skal sejle i nat” at Café Liva. ”Rottefælderevy”. ”Farlige Forbindelser” playing Cécile at Østre Gasværk. ”The Sound of Music” playing Maria at Det Ny Teater. ”Anna Sophie Hedvig” at Det Kongelige Teater. Esther og Asta. ”The Black Rider”, Brudepigen/spøgelset at Aalborg Teater.
FILM OG TV
“Emma og Julemanden – Jagten på Elverdronningens hjerte”. Deluca Film.”Forbrydelsen 2”, DR TV-Drama. ”Album”, instruktør Hella Joof, DR. Vibeke ”Steppeulve” Den Danske Filmskole. Anja ”Ørnen” episode 17 and 18, DR TV-DRAMA.
AWARDS
Reumerts Talent Pris 2004,Arbets legat fra Prins Joakim og Prinsesse Alexandras Fond 2008, Halbertstads Æreslegat 2014.
Kim Hammelsvang
DRAMA
Kim has extensive professional experience from the musical theatre, theatre and TV world. Kim invests a lot of himself when teaching and is wholeheartedly dedicated to our drama classes, perfectly complementing Central’s commitment to help our students progress at an individual level.
EDUCATION
Actor from the Danish National Acting School in Odense.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jasja in Chekovs “The Cherry Orchard”, Odense Teater. Pontius Pilate in “Jesus Christ Superstar”, Folketeatret. Loke in “Valhalla”, Folketeatret. Sezuan in “Skammerens Datter”, Østre Gasværk, Remigius in “Jordens Søjler”, Østre Gasværk.
At Det Ny Teater; Monsieur Reyer in “The Phantom of the Opera”, Thenardier/Bamatabois in “Les Misérables”, Robertson Ay in “Mary Poppins”, Boq in “Wicked”, Bert Healey in “Annie”, Roscoe in “Singin in the Rain”, Monsieur D ́Arque in “Beauty and the Beast”, Herr Zeller in “The Sound of Music”, Spider in “Jekyll and Hyde”, Charlie Davenport in “Annie Get Your Gun" Mormon president in “The Book of Mormon”, Aznavour in “Piaf and Aznavour”, Professor Abronsius in “Dance of the Vampires”.
Zan Zan in “Atlantis” in Tivoli. Has played in many cabarets and revues (10 times in Kerteminderevyen).
FILM AND TV
Herman Bang in “Øgendahl og de store forfattere” at DR 1, “Forbrydelsen” at DR1, “LIllemand” at TV2 Zulu, “Dobbeltgænger” at TV2 Charlie, “Blood of Lucifer” for Tuborg Fondet.
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
Best male actor Revygalla 2016, awarded Georg Philips Legat, awarded Else Maries Hæderslegat.
Nominated for Best new talent 2013, nominated for “Årets DIRCH” 2014, nominated for best parody Revygalla 2017.
Mette Nagel
CONTEMPORARY DANCE
Mette is Central’s contemporary dance instructor offering classes balanced between disciplined technical work and freedom for students to explore their own unique movement and body language. Mette's approach is founded on her experience as a gymnast and dancer on both elite and national teams in Denmark. Mette pays close attention to detail complimented with the spaciousness she offers to those in her class. Students can expect to be taken out of their comfort zone in a safe environment to fully explore their individuality and creativity.
EDUCATION
In addition to have studied at Danseuddannelsen by Sara Gaardbo and Stepz in Copenhagen, Mette offers her international experience following multiple stays in London, New York, and Los Angeles providing her with further education and inspiration.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
For the past 10 years Mette has taught contemporary dance and been a part of different dance initiatives around Denmark. As a performer Mette has a broad C.V including commercial work for TV2, dancer and assistant choreographer on projects at the University of Copenhagen, been a part of The National Danish Performance Team and for two years worked as a a dancer at Gerlev Performance Team, with whom she has performed as well as leading workshops across the globe including Europe, Africa, South America and Asia. Mette brings an international mindset and influence to every class that students will benefit from.
Jennifer Wagstaffe
PILATES AND BALLET TECHNIQUE
Jennifer is Central’s pilates instructor and one of our ballet teachers. Jennifer’s teaching blends together a very personal and firm style that makes students feel secure and comfortable in the studio.
EDUCATION
First Class BA (hons) in Professional Dance and Performance, Central School of Ballet, London
Pilates Matwork and Reformer, Balanced Body
Pilates Matwork, Chair and Cadillac, Body Control Pilates
Dance for PD Advanced Education.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching (Pilates, ballet and Dance for Parkinson’s): Moving Mensch Pilates
Tivoli Ballet School
Tivoli Ballet Theater
YO Studios
Royal Danish Ballet Summer Camp.
PERFORMING
Ballet dancer with Tivoli Ballet Theater since 2010; various operas with the Royal Danish Opera; Meg Giry and member of the ballet chorus in “Phantom of the Opera” at Det Ny Teater and on the world tour.
Guest Teachers at Central
DANCE
Henrik Lund - Silas Holst - Daniel Larsson - Philippa Holm Sørensen
Jan Christiansen - Christina Bonde - Ivan Spanien - Emilie Lissmatz Johnson
James Leece - Sofie Holm Schultz - Morten Daugaard - Matthew Bailey
Joel Fritzon - Lasse Dyg - Steffen Hulehøj Frederiksen
Johanne Groth Østergaard - Robert Thompsen - Rachael Iresen
Emma Lintrup Annfeldt - Josephine Ellefsen - Nadin Reiness
Mikkel Villadsen - Mark Agerskov - Nahia Gil Harris - Jessica Scorpio
Victoria Cooper - Patrick Terndrup - Paul James Rooney - Emma Kumlien
DRAMA
Ann Højlund - Bo Skødebjerg - Rene Wormark - Lane Lind
Peter Oliver Hansen - Rasmus Fruergaard - Sebastian Gil Harris
Sarah Alice Mcgillion - Josephine Due Feit - Morten Hauch - Fausbøll
Sofia Stougaard - Emil Birk Hartmann
SOLO SINGING / REPERTOIRE / SINGING PRESENTATIONS
Christoffer Brodersen - Camille Rommedahl Kring - Thomas Bay
Jonas Mølgaard Hinze
Sarah Cipa Møller Pape - Jesper Frank Christensen - Tina Ott
Sarah Forchhammer - Niels Hänninen Pedersen - Stig Christensen
David Tølbøll Mortensen - Jonas Surballe Christensen
NUTRITION
Johanna Fridell
PHYSICAL LEARNING
Henrik Emmer
HØRELÆRER
Rose Munk Heiberg
MASTERCLASSES / WORKSHOPS / INSPIRATIONAL Q AND A
Dave Thomas Brown - Maria Lucia - Anne Suppli - Julie Steincke
Miles Hoare - Caspar Philipson - Thomas Bendixen - Ruth Lerche
Tug Watson - Rebekka Lund
SHOWCASE GRADUATION PERFORMANCE
Lisa Kent - Gregory Butler - Perrin Manzer Allen
Steffen Hulehøj Frederiksen - Rachael Iresen - Mikkel Villadsen