Karen Paisey

Senior Ballet Mistress. Karen started dancing at the Dorothy Coleborn School of Dancing where she now teaches. At the age of 10 she was accepted into the Royal Ballet School and graduated into the Royal Ballet Company in 1979. Remarkably, after six years, she attained Principle status . She has performed all over the world leading roles which included Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Cinderella, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Two Pigeons, to name but a few. During her time with the Royal Ballet, Karen had roles created for her by leading Choreographers and danced by Royal Appointment on several occasions. On retiring from the Royal Ballet Company, Karen was invited to teach on the Royal Ballet School’s Associate Programme in Bath. Karen has taught on the Upper and Lower School Intensive Courses. Being involved in the Audition process has added a new dimension to her teaching. Karen has taught nationally and internationally and coaches privately, providing a support structure for Talented Dancers.