Joshua MasoN

Creative Director/Instructor

- Holds a valid and up-to-date Advanced DBS Check.

- Is an official Derbyshire County Council Trained Child Services Chaperone.

- Performs himself and has done since he was very young. Was a member of Inspirations Theatre Company himself from age 11.

- Makes regular trips to the theatre in Sheffield, the West-End and Broadway to help further his passion and knowledge.

- Achieved a BSc(Hons) Degree and a Level 3 Award In Education and Training. 

- Has worked as technicians for professional fringe productions.

- Has years of experience working with young poeple and producing shows and concerts for various different venues also in partnership with multiple other groups.

- Holds a valid and up-to-date Advanced DBS Check.

- Is an official Derbyshire County Council Trained Child Services Chaperone.

- Achieved a BA(Hons) in Music from Nottingham University.

- Holds an LRSM Diploma and a CT ABRSM Diploma in Singing Teaching.

- Has performed herself in several amateur operatic societies including Inspirations, feeding her lifelong passion for music.

- Over 20 years experience as a singing teacher to all ages and abilites including running adult group classes for the Workers Educational Association and Derbyshire County Council.

- More than 25 years experience as a choral conductor with The Matlock Gilbert & Sullivan Society and Inspirations.

- Regularly conducts orchestras in fully staged shows and concerts made up of professional musicians.

- Holds membership at the following professional associations: Incorporated Society Of Musicians (ISM), Association of Teachers Of Singing (AOTOS) and Association of British Choral Directors (ABCD).

Melanie Gilbert

Musical Director (Seniors)

Matthew SzadurA

Musical Director (Juniors)

- Holds a valid and up-to-date Advanced DBS Check.

- Is an official Derbyshire County Council Trained Child Services Chaperone.

- Performs himself and has done since the age of 9 including performances with Inspirations.

- Gained a First Class BA(Hons) Degree in Musical Theatre from The London College Of Music (LCM).

- Obtained experience working as a professional actor and performer in London.

- Achieved a Distincition in Armed and Unarmed Stage Combat with The Brtish Academy Of Stage And Screen Combat (BASSC).

- Achieved his PGCE in Primary Education (Ages 5-11) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

- Year 5/6 Teacher and Music Lead at a local Primary School

- Also holds the position of Musical Director of 'StageCrafts' since 2013.

- Has years of experience working with young people in performance environments, schools and youth groups.

- Holds a valid and up-to-date Advanced DBS Check.

- Holds IDTA and RAD Qualifications in Ballet, Tap, Modern and Theatre Craft.

- Years of experience teaching students of all ages and abilities.

- Choreographed routines for individuals and groups used in shows and national competitions. 

- Over 25 years of dance experience performing in shows and national competitions.

- Performs herself and has done since a young age including performances with Inspirations.

- Fully Qualified Adult Nurse with up to date basic life support training.

Emily Skill

Dance Instructor/Choreographer