
About us...

About us...
Our journey
Founder, Maria Richards, an Industry Professional & previously Home Educated, started Home Edu-Stage in May 2024.Â
We initially began with in person community based sessions, located in South Croydon, London. This began as Maria felt it was a space she was missing growing up. Maria was diagnosed with dyslexia, dyspraxia and auditory processing when she was younger. The arts helped with her co ordination, her timing and her confidence. The key focuses of the sessions she leads are: enjoyment ,connection and knowledge. Over the past two years of running, we have had many requests to expand our reach. Maria wanted to be able to offer dance education to children no matter their location. Which then further inspired the makings of our certificate. What we have now created in partnership with award winning company 'Technology Triumphs' is an online level two certification in dance,  accredited by 'NCFE'.  This is a course designed specifically for students that want to dance, whether that be professionally or as a hobby.Â
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 Maria Richards
About our founder
Growing up Maria studied at various schools training the following styles: Ballet, Hip Hop, Musical theatre, Contemporary, Jazz and Commercial. Â Being home educated she'd often spend a few hours a day training, either in person classes or copying something online. At sixteen she gained a place to train at The Urdang Academy, before finishing she was scouted and signed to an agency and started working professionally at the age of 17. She is now represented by multiple agencies all over London.
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Her professional credits include:
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Dancer for 'Bad Habits' - Ed Sheerean
Dancer for 'In denim we can' - Primark global campaign
Lead Dancer in 'Pour the milk' - Robert DohertyÂ
Dancer in 'Kahru x Zomer' - Vogue JapanÂ
Dancer in 'Chorus line reimagined' -Stephen Mear
Dancer for dazed cabaret shoot
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