Hellerup

Russell trained as an actor and director at The Kogan Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. As a professional, he has acted in a wide variety of roles in London, Edinburgh, Moscow, and Copenhagen. As well as various films, T.V, and commercials.

As a professional director, credits include Wreck on the 5:25 by Thornton Wilder, Tea by the Sea, that he wrote and directed in 2010. After a  hugely successful production of Ibsen’s “Ghosts” in London, he followed up with a production of “The Beach” by Peter Asmussen here in Copenhagen, when as well as directing he played a leading role. The play was voted in the top 5 English language productions for 2013. Russell directed “Oliver!” (The Musical) in both 2016 and 2018 here in Denmark and to great critical and public acclaim. As well as producing various musicals for SceneKunst since 2008.

Having gained a love and understanding of teaching from the late Sam Kogan, a graduate from The Moscow Arts Theatre.  Russell continues to teach and spread the joy of theatre both through Scene Kunst and by running workshops for professional actors.

Russell er uddannet skuespiller og instruktør ved The Kogan Academy of Dramatic Arts i London. Som professionel har han optrådt i et væld af roller i både London, Edinburgh, Moskva og København. Samt medvirket i diverse film, TV og reklamer.

Hans arbejde som professionel instruktør inkluderer Wreck on the 5:25 af Thornton Wilder, og Tea by the Sea som han skrev og instruerede i 2010. Efter en utrolig succesfuld produktion as Ibsens ”Ghost” i London, fulgte han op med produktionen af ”The Beach” af Peter Asmussen her i København, hvor han både instruerede samt spillede en hovedrolle. Stykket var i blandt top 5 over engelsksproget produktioner for 2013. Russell instruerede ”Oliver!” (musicalen) i både 2016 og 2018 her i Danmark, som modtog positiv kritik fra både anmeldere og publikum. Derudover har Russell produceret diverse musicals for SceneKunst siden 2008.

Russell har fået en forkærlighed og forståelse for at undervise fra den afdøde Sam Kogan, som var uddannet fra The Moscow Arts Theatre. Russell underviser og spreder fortsat glæden ved teater gennem både SceneKunst og ved at afholde workshops for professionelle skuespillere.

Henrik is an experienced teacher in both drama and dance. For many years, he has been affiliated with the Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen as a drama educator and developer of educational programs for children and young people. He has also served as a mentor for school teachers in using dance, drama, and embodied approaches to learning in subjects that are traditionally more focused on books and theory in schools.

Henrik is also an active actor with a wide range of roles as both a dancer and an actor. Currently, he appears in the Netflix series “Kanstanjemanden” and portrays Frederick VI in DR’s new drama documentary “Grønland – 300 år”.

Henrik is a member of the Danish Actors’ Association and originally trained as a music-dramatic actor at Holberg Teaterskole in Copenhagen and as a dancer at the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance in London.

Simone Tandberg has a practical education in Musicology with a specialization in pedagogy. Currently, she is specializing in music leadership with a particular focus on music education. Simone prioritizes well-being and the joy of singing and performance. Through her pedagogical approach, she aims to create trust with her students and meet them at their individual levels.

“Working with children and young people is an incredibly exciting job for me. They bring perspective to everyday life with their free thinking and immediate presence.”

As an instructor, Simone has taught children and young people for 3 years, creating a space that allows for humor, professionalism, and development. In addition to that, Simone also works with a larger adult choir where community and the joy of singing take precedence.

As a performer, Simone has participated in X Factor (season 5) and been part of the cast for various musicals in primary school, high school, and university settings.

Siv took her first dance steps at the age of 3 and has since built significant experience in various dance styles, including jazz ballet, classical technique, and show dance. 

As early as 10 years old, Siv began her professional dance career, participating in various productions, events, commercials, and films, as well as working as a dancer and background dancer for various Danish artists, including events like the Danish Melodi Grand Prix, Music Awards, CPH Pride, Copenhagen Fashion Week, Kulturnatten KBH, and music festivals, among others. 

Over the years, Siv has danced a wide range of styles, including ballet, funk, hip-hop, modern, step, as well as standard and Latin American dances. However, her heart and inspiration always return to the classic jazz-show dance, where emotions and the body can meld into a storytelling dance. Conveying a narrative through the body and the joy of passing it on has also been the motivation for teaching dance and body awareness for over 15 years concurrently.

For as long as she can remember, Laura has been captivated by the dramatized reality in the world of music and theater — initially fueled by melancholic ballads and colorful MGP shows (Anne Gadegaard in golden pants doing the splits was the ultimate inspiration!). And while new inspirations have been added over time, the joy of performance (in the broadest sense of the word) has remained.

Since the third grade, Laura has participated in a number of choirs and ensembles, received solo singing and ensemble instruction, played the flute, piano, and guitar, and taken part in a series of musicals, including at Den Kreative Skole in Fredericia, Viby Efterskole (class of 2013/14), and later at Fredericia Gymnasium. She believes that all the teaching and instruction she received and observed as a child and young adult provide a fantastic foundation for teaching children music, dance, and theater herself — and passing on the joy and enthusiasm!

Laura is committed to taking the children and their ideas seriously and to teaching them to do the same, both for themselves and others. She works on cultivating their interest and attention towards storytelling, as well as supporting the children’s sense of body control through singing and rhythmic games and age-appropriate dance exercises.