Meet The Team

Principal & Dance Teacher
Tianne Rankin
Tianne has been involved in dancing since the age of 3. She has learnt the disciplines of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Stage and Acrobatics.
Tianne started teaching as a student helper when she was 10 and became a qualified teacher aged 19. She has taught at various dance schools until Morton Performing Arts was formed.
Opening Morton Performing Arts with Charlotte was a dream come true and we can't wait to see what the future holds.

Principal & Singing Teacher
Charlotte Rankin
Charlotte has been performing for as long as she can remember. She started dancing and drama lessons when she was 4 years old and has performed in lots of dance and theatre performances When she was 16 she was awarded a full scholarship at a prestigious performing arts college. She is also a member of West End star Jodie Steele's Elite Associates Programme.
Charlotte loves everything to do with Musical Theatre and never passes up the opportunity to go to a show especially in the West End.
She brings a vast knowledge of Musical Theatre, Singing and drama to the classes.
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Theatre credits:
David Copperfield (Pomegranate), Pied Piper (The Brindley), Pied Piper (Whitley Bay Playhouse), Jane Eyre (Billingham Forum), Peter Pan (Whitley Bay Playhouse), 'Rapunzel' in Rapunzel (Horsley Woodhouse).
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TV credits:
Nick Jr Mini Movers (Nick Jr), Doctors (BBC), Home Time (BBC), Hustle (BBC), Twinlakes promotional Videos (Nation Wide)

Student Teaching Assistant
Ozma Palfreyman-Ellis
Ozma Is our student teaching assistant and an invaluable member of the MPA team. We couldn't imagine classes without her. She helps out with our Primary and Junior classes. Ozma is always there with her lovely smile and bubbly personality and the children all love her.
Here is what Ozma had to say about MPA:
Hi! I’m Ozma and I’m 11 years old. I’ve always loved to sing and dance and to see others dance too! I’ve a been part of MPA for almost a year now and I’ve loved every moment of it. I have performed with MPA at village festivals as well as talent shows and I’m currently working on a showcase (which will be performed in July!) I’ve grown so much in confidence since being a part of this wonderful group. I can’t wait to see what comes next!

Student Teaching Assistant
Eliza Bradshaw
Eliza is another of our student teaching assistants. She has just started helping out with our Primary and Junior classes. We can't wait to see her grow as one of our helpers and the children already love her.
Finance: Steve Rankin
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Creative: Tom Rankin