Est. 2014 · Cardiff & Newport
Your Coaches
Meet the professional teachers behind Adult Ballet Wales
Daisuke
Founder of ABW
Director of Adult Ballet Wales
Alesha
Ballet Teacher
Pointe Expert
Founder & Director
Daisuke
Daisuke is a fully qualified professional ballet teacher with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) and holds a Fellowship qualification — the highest level available.
He is the youngest person and the highest qualified teacher, and the only one in Wales to hold the highest ISTD Cecchetti qualification in the country.
Daisuke is the founder of Adult Ballet Wales and directs Children's Ballet Wales across South Wales with his wife, Ms Natalie.
Daisuke began his own ballet training at the age of 17 — a late starter who went on to perform with professional companies and build one of Wales' most respected ballet organisations.
Professional Career
- Serbian National Ballet
- Ballet Cymru
Qualifications
- Diploma — Trinity College
- 1st Class Honours Degree — Middlesex University
- PGCE — University of South Wales
- Fellowship — ISTD
Teaching Career
- Guest Ballet Master — National Dance Company Wales
- Guest Ballet Master — Ballet Cymru
- Guest Ballet Master — Rubicon Dance Company
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (2020–2022)
- Coleg Gwent (2014 – present)
- ISTD Cecchetti Representative Nominated Teacher
- Board of Committee — London Cecchetti Associate (2021–2023)
- Guest Teacher — Cecchetti Scholars
Ballet Teacher · Pointe Expert
Alesha
Alesha is a DDE-qualified teacher in Ballet and Modern, and holds professional training in various styles including ISTD qualifications in Tap, Modern Jazz, and Contemporary.
Over the past few years, Alesha has been teaching in several theatre and dance schools in Cardiff and is passionate about passing on her knowledge and watching her students grow and improve.
She teaches both dance and singing, assistant directs, and serves as lead musical director for local productions. She also produced her first short musical and is already looking forward to the next.
Alesha only started dancing at the age of 17. As a late starter herself, she brings a unique and fresh perspective on technique, strength-building, and maintaining a positive attitude — even during the most challenging classes.
She has a special passion for ballet and loves nothing more than watching her students achieve new things. Alesha has been thoroughly enjoying her time with Adult Ballet Wales and looks forward to working with every new student.
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Whether you are a complete beginner or returning to ballet after years away, our team is here to support you every step of the way.