Creative Director and Choreographer

Samantha had a vision for a new, modern and sexy Burlesque troupe, adding her own
naughty twist to the vintage form of dancing. Once Upon a Tease is the brain child of this
up and coming choreographer!

Samantha trained at the Stage Door School of Dancing studying all forms of advance dance.
During her three years training she gained her teaching qualifications for the Imperial Society
of Teachers of Dancing.
She made her professional Dance debut as Principal Dancer for Michael Rose productions appearing
in Aladdin. The following year she was asked to return for the production of Peter Pan and the 2005 production of Beauty and the Beast, where she took on the role of Head Dancer

Other credits include Starburst Cabaret, Hooked on Laughter, Dick Whittington and a Night of a Thousand laughs. After a successful run of performing jobs in the UK Samantha packed up her dancing shoes and
re-located to the States in the glittering town of Hollywood. As well as studying at The Edge dance studios in Hollywood she was accepted into the widely recognized Acting Corps in North Hollywood to study the acting technique of Sandford Mesiner under the tuition of Carrie Dobro and Anil Kumar.

Whilst in Tinsletown Mrs Parsons had the opportunity to perform at the Black Box Theatre as the lead in Legally Blonde. She then went on to appear in the productions of A Boys life and Moonstruck. After settling back home Samantha returned to her first love. Choreographing all over the UK, for Dance and Cheer 49, Bourne Rep, Solo Teachers and Go Experience.

Bringing Once Upon a Tease to life is a real dream come true for Samantha and she can not wait for the world to see this naughty show!
Kristiana Groves

Kristiana is Once Upon a Tease blonde bombshell!

Kristiana studied at the Stage Door School of Dance where she was trained in Ballet,
Tap, Modern and Spanish dance all to the highest level.
With her many talents Kristiana has been fortunate enough to take part in many theatrical
productions all across the country including the West End.
The former member of cabaret group 'Starburst' has now found success working and singing at UK holiday parks entertaining holiday makers from all over the world.

With her own successful solo cabaret and the newly formed duet 'Blondelicious' Kristiana is a very busy girl but sees 'Once Upon a Tease' as the perfect way to do the things she loves the most…… singing and dancing.

Kristiana can't wait to perform with the Once Upon a Tease girls.
Hannah Coley

... starring as Pandorra Snow

Hannah is a true delight, oozing the sex appeal and glamour of Hollywood's Golden age!

Hannah trained at the Stage Door College were she gained her advance levels of dancing in
every form of dance possible! She made her professional dancing debut in Aladdin at The Lighthouse Theatre. Other theatre credits include Snow White, Jack and the Beanstalk, Pavilion Theatre and Hooked on Laughter, Pier theatre.

Hannah was a member of the successful Cabaret group Starburst. Touring around the south of the UK performing various styles of dance, from the Can Can to the Charleston. Hannah has most recently been seen performing in a three piece Motown tribute act with 'Showstarz Entertainment Creations'.

Hannah is delighted to be apart of Once Upon a Tease!
Sabrina Evans

... starring as Sleeping Tease

Sabrina is a true darling of Burlesque! Bringing a seductive sparkle to Once Upon a Tease!

After graduating from Reynolds Performing Arts in 2006 Sabrina started her dancing career
at DisneyLand Resort Paris doing various face characters and as a parade dancer. She then
went onto work for Mirarge Show Productions aboard the Ocean Majesty in 2007 as a dancer,
where she cruised Norway and the Baltic cities, Iceland and Greenland and the Mediterranean.
The following summer Sabrina spent in Spain working for Presumed Innocent Show in an Irish Tribute show where she performed in 5 star hotels in the south of Spain. Then in 2009 she was working for the same company but in Portugal in a Cabaret Show for various hotels in the Algarve. Then in January this year Sabrina was dancing in various hotels in Paphos, Cyprus for 4 months in a Cabaret Show.

Sabrina is really looking forward to working with the Once Upon A Tease girls as its a new challenge she can't wait to begin.
(Photography by Eddie Irons)
Kate Elizabeth Wignall

... starring as Duchess Tink

Kate was born in the Ribble Valley in Lancashire. She trained at the Northern
Ballet School in Manchester and as a junior associate with the Royal Ballet at
Chetham's School of Music.

Kate was the senior North of England ballet champion and has danced with the English Youth Ballet
and Manchester City Ballet. At the age of 17 Kate auditioned to study in London with the Central School
of Ballet and was awarded a three year scholarship. She toured with Ballet Central and graduated in 2005 with a B.A honours degree in Professional Dance and Performance. After graduation Kate joined the European Ballet for their national tour of Cinderella and Ballet Gala.

Kate is delighted to be joining "Once upon a Tease" and sees this as a new and exciting chapter
in her dance career.
Tahrah Jan

... starring as Miss Honey Dupree

Tahrah is a Divine beauty with vocals that are out of this world! Miss Jan is the voice
of our naughty fairytale!

Tahrah is an all round performer and trained at the Stage Door college studying Tap, Ballet,
Modern, Jazz and Spanish dance. She made her stage debut in Peter Pan at the Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth. Other credits include many dance festivals, Cheriette for Bournemouth AFC, Cinderella
and Aladdin for Michael Rose Productions, Jack and the Beanstalk for UK Productions and Performing at the Wimbledon Theatre and Her Majesty's Theatre in the west end.

Tahrah has also worked as a singer in her solo act under the management of Claudette Evans, when she had the honour of singing for the late George Best.
Emily Wilson

Emily is Once Upon a Tease's sizzling Pin Up
with hot vocals to match.

Emily has been dancing and singing since the age of 5, performing in various
competitions around the country. She gained her training from Jo Heynes school of Dance
until the age of 16 studying ballet, tap and modern.
Emily then received a full time scholarship to train at Laine Theatre Arts for 3 years were she
completed her Advanced 1 RAD Ballet and Modern exams and also gained a National Diploma in Dance and Musical Theatre.

After finishing at Laine Theatre Arts she then went to the Academy of Contemporary Music to study vocals and gained a BA Hons Degree in Vocals and Contemporary Music.
Emily now performs as a lead singer and songwriter in her own rock band Checking Pulse, were she has gigged many times around the country performing at many great venues.
Sarah Biggins

... starring as Ali Lemure

Sarah is a divine beauty with vocals to blow your mind!

She has performed in venues across the world in her own cabaret nights and shows
such as Blues Brothers and Guys and Dolls. Sarah played Sandy in Grease and Roxie Hart
in Chicago.
She has undertaken seasonal work abroad with First Choice Flights and Holidays for two seasons and
is currently also a member of Soulesque; a three piece tribute act of Motown Live.

Sarah is very excited to be a part of Once Upon A Tease and cannot wait to see its success.
Michelle Holland

... starring as Red Divine

Michelle is Once Upon a Tease's Enchanting Vixen.

Michelle has been dancing since the tender age of seven. She trained professionally
at Jan Mizen and Stage Door school of Dance in a variety of dance techniques, which include
Ballet, Tap, Spanish and Modern. Michelle debut as a professional dancer at Disneyland Paris.
Other credits include Her Majesty's Theatre, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast.

Michelle is very thrilled to be joining the Once Upon a Tease cast.
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