Meet The Team

Principal & Dance Teacher
Tianne Rankin
Tianne has been involved in dancing since the age of 3. She has learnt the disciplines of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Stage and Acrobatics.
Tianne started teaching as a student helper when she was 10 and became a qualified teacher aged 19. She has taught at various dance schools until Morton Performing Arts was formed.
Opening Morton Performing Arts with Charlotte was a dream come true and we can't wait to see what the future holds.

Principal & Singing Teacher
Charlotte Rankin
Charlotte has been performing for as long as she can remember. She started dancing and drama lessons when she was 4 years old and has performed in lots of dance and theatre performances When she was 16 she was awarded a full scholarship at a prestigious performing arts college. She is also a member of West End star Jodie Steele's Elite Associates Programme.
Charlotte loves everything to do with Musical Theatre and never passes up the opportunity to go to a show especially in the West End.
She brings a vast knowledge of Musical Theatre, Singing and drama to the classes.
Theatre credits:
David Copperfield (Pomegranate), Pied Piper (The Brindley), Pied Piper (Whitley Bay Playhouse), Jane Eyre (Billingham Forum), Peter Pan (Whitley Bay Playhouse), 'Rapunzel' in Rapunzel (Horsley Woodhouse).
TV credits:
Nick Jr Mini Movers (Nick Jr), Doctors (BBC), Home Time (BBC), Hustle (BBC), Twinlakes promotional Videos (Nation Wide)

Student Teaching Assistant
Ozma Palfreyman-Ellis
Hello! My name is Ozma and I am currently 13 years old. I have been apart of the dance family since I was 10, and I have come so far. I would recommend musical theater and dance to anyone who has confidence, or aims to build it. Having been here for 3 years has given me experiences I could have never imagined and so much more. Everyone is so positive and coming into dance is a joy I look forward to every week. Thank you 💛

Student Teaching Assistant
Lily
Hi my name is lily, I am 11 years old and i love to perform at Dream Makers. I have always loved acting and performing and all things drama (my dad often calls me a drama queen!)
I joined MPA in June 2025 and we did our first show in November. Being a part of putting on a show was amazing! Now we are Dream Makers for 2026 and beyond and i couldnt imagine a life without dance and musical theatre. Dream Makers has helped to give me confidence and helped make me who I am now and I love to inspire and help others as a student teaching assistant.
Finance: Steve Rankin
Creative: Tom Rankin
