Davina Dewrance
Director & Drama Teacher
Davina graduated from HTS Drama School in 2003. After graduating Davina landed a role in Rikki Beadle-Blair's feature film 'Fit' as well as a play at the Soho Theatre and many pantomimes. Her TV credits include commercials for; McDonald's Flat White, Jackpot Joy sponsor for Loose Women and most recently an advert for 3 Mobile. Davina also worked with Lee Mack appearing in the final episode of BBC One's 'Not Going Out'.
Davina is passionate about teaching and she has worked for many prestigious performing arts schools including; Emil Dale BTEC, Stage-Stars, Emil Dale Part Time, LAMDA, Stagecoach, and Perform. Davina is also the Director and Founder of Dini's Showstoppers providing after school and holiday clubs.
Boo Dewrance
Director & Cover Teacher
Boo graduated from Roehampton University with a 2:1 Bachelor of Arts Dance degree in contemporary dance in 2009. She has performed at esteemed theatres such as Sadlers Wells and His Majesty's Theatre as well as performing in many professional pantomimes. Boo's dance repertoire has seen her perform with a contemporary dance company touring the country as well as competing in cheerleading competitions.
Boo has worked extensively with young people spanning almost 20 years, not only as a dance teacher but as a full time Nanny and a qualified Sleep Consultant & Newborn Care Specialist. She has a strong passion for musical theatre and is very excited to bring this to Showstoppers.
Ella Potter
Dance Teacher
Ella completed her training at Emil Dale Academy and graduated with a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre.
Ella trained under Davina at the Emil Dale Academy weekend school where she also began her teaching career. Ella has taught the three main disciplines of musical theatre; singing, dancing and acting across many schools across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, including Davina's sister school Dini's Showstoppers.
Ella has been lucky enough to have been trained by renowned choreographers such as Gareth Walker, who choreographed the London 2012 Olympic games and award-winning choreographer Dane Bates. Ella's credits include performing at The Ned London’s opening night, lead by Gareth Malone OBE.
Lizzie Wood
Singing Teacher
Lizzie has taught singing for the last 7 years following her career as a professional singer for Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Her credits include concerts, London cabarets and studio sessions.
Her passion for singing started at a young age when she joined her local performing arts school, she then went on to train professionally in Musical Theatre at The Emil Dale Academy & The London School of Musical Theatre.
Lizzie joined the Showstoppers team in 2025, and is excited to work with the children and ignite their passion for singing.
Kelcie Beyioku
Teaching Assistant & Cover Teacher
Kelcie has been training part time for 11 years. During this time she has performed at The Shaftesbury Theatre and His Majesty’s Theatre.
Her teaching career started in 2021, and since then as taught at various part time schools including; Theatretrain, Make Believe, Stagecoach and various holiday camps.
Kelcie loves teaching and being able to inspire our next generation of performers and is absolutely thrilled to be an assistant and cover teacher at Showstoppers Performing Arts spreading her love and passion for the arts to our students!