Pop Star Performers began back in 2017
It was then known as ‘Claire’s Pop Performance Club’. I wanted to create confidence building class for children with a difference. Having worked at other Theatre Schools in Surrey and South West London it became obvious that there was a lot of pressure being put on children to take exams and work towards competitions and that we should be allowing more space for the children to just have fun.
Pop Star Performers was born!
Now, as we are expanding as a company, supporting my teachers to be as impassioned and eager to learn as the children is very important to me. By providing regular training and creating a culture of growth between us, we will continue to learn from each other, the children and other professionals in the industry.
All of our teachers hold an enhanced DBS and are fully insured.
Claire Bender
Founder, Mother, Teacher & Performer
“Music has always been a huge part of my life.
I trained in dance (ballet, contemporary, Jazz and tap) after leaving school and went on to complete a music degree later in my thirties.
Before completing my degree I had a weak voice. It wasn’t a bad voice, just limited, with a small range and a quiet, breathy sound. After training with renowned vocal coaches (Chris Johnson & Joshua Alamu) my voice changed beyond all recognition. It became powerful and I found the ability to access my full range (4.5 octaves) Undergoing this transformation on my own personal journey has given me the belief that singing really is something you can learn. Hard work, simply works.
Now as a mother to two young boys I understand the importance of teaching grit and growth. These are part of our core values, and represent valuable life skills we can use in all areas of life. Confidence building for children is something we are all aiming for and I feel very grateful to have such fantastic and empathetic teachers on my team.
Meet Our Team
Miss Claudia has been a dance teacher for 8 years in Australia, and has recently moved to London to continue teaching! Before that, she was a competitive dancer for many years and Dance Captain at her studio. She started dancing when she was 4 years old and started assistant teaching at 15. She has a Certificate Four in Dance and a Diploma in Dance Teaching and Management. Her favourite styles are Musical Theatre, Contemporary and Jazz. Claudia cannot wait to start teaching in London and is excited to meet all her new students!
Áine is a passionate and dedicated singing teacher who studied at drama school to achieve her vocal studies and performance degree. With a Grade 8 distinction in singing and a wealth of experience in arranging and teaching harmonies, Áine brings both technical expertise and creative flair to her lessons. Having taught for a year, she particularly loves working with children and finds immense joy in watching them grow and improve. Coming from a large family, Áine is well-accustomed to working with young learners, making her a patient, understanding, and enthusiastic instructor.
Eleanor graduated in Musical Theatre last summer and has been singing and dancing for as long as she can remember! She has been teaching for the last few years and loves every minute of it. Her enthusiasm and positivity allow her to create a warm, caring environment for all her students. She is happiest when the children she teaches are thriving and strives to ensure they feel safe, confident and supported in all disciplines.