Carina graduated from Laine Theatre Arts in 2001 with a Musical Theatre Diploma with Honours. She also gained her Associate teaching qualifications with the I.S.T.D. in Ballet, Tap and Modern Theatre. Whilst training, Carina played the roles of Mrs Johnstone is Blood Brothers and Adelaide in Guys and Dolls and was awarded the Laine Theatre Arts Drama Award and the Laine Theatre Arts Associate award. Carina received training from West End choreographers and performers and went on to work with some of them professionally.
Carina has had a varied career and has performed all over the world as a professional dancer and singer. She has worked onboard Cruise Liners, performed in various UK Theatre Tours, many Pantomimes, and has performed in various shows in the UK and abroad. Carina has also appeared dancing on many TV shows including ITV1 Des and Mel, BBC’s The Saturday Show, ITV1 Ministry of Mayhem and The John Daley Show (Ireland). She has worked as a backing dancer appearing in various music videos, and has performed at many concerts including Wembley Arena.
Carina has taught in vocational schools and many dance schools in London and now, having moved back to Weston-super-mare, is pleased to be back teaching near home. Carina runs Carlea Theatre Arts with her sister Leanne.
