Classical Crossover Singer

Carley Dawson is a classical crossover singer with over 15 years experience as a musician. Carley trained in singing with Justin Lavender, head of music at Royal Academy of Music, London, and completed her advanced performers certificate in Singing with Guildhall, London. She obtained her Masters Degree in Theatre in 2019 and her BA Hons Degree in Performing Arts and Music in 2014. Alongside her training Carley has performed with some of the top professionals in the industry including Jon Andrews, Jonathan Prentice, and David Habbin (from Amici Forever), and has performed in many acting productions both nationally and internationally.

Carley went on to sing for events whilst running a theatre company in the field of mental health and wellbeing; producing and directing touring work across schools, theatres, and to the West End. Carley obtained her Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, and worked as a qualified Performing Arts Lecturer across BTEC and A-Level Performing Arts and Music, and taught as a vocal and drama teacher for over 15 years across stage schools.

Carley now proudly continues her performance career and is founder of The Performing Arts Institute.