Meet the Team
Amy Goater
Founder and Principal of
Step-In time theatre school.
Amy trained in Musical Theatre at KSA Performing arts. After leaving college Amy has had a long career in the cabaret industry. She has spent many years as a touring cabaret artist around the UK and Europe. Additionally to working as a soloist, you can find Amy's playing her alto ego "Strawberry Sundae" whom is part of comedy vocal group "The Sundaes".
The Sundaes were featured on BBC1s 'All Together Now' and were lucky enough to make it to the final. The Sundaes are a sensational international act and have been seen all around the UK in the top holiday parks, many seasons in Mallorca and as headliners in Pride events all over the UK and Gran Canaria.
Not only does Amy have over 10 years of experience in the field but she has spent her time teaching Drama and Singing to children ages 4-15. Her bubbly, nurturing teaching skills has seen her student excel in their learning.
Amy's believes that performing arts should be accessible to everyone. She see performing arts not only for those who want to succeed in the field but to help them with valuable life skills. She enjoys seeing her students grow as a performer and as a person.
Amy is very excited to open her new school, work with her incredible staff and welcome in future stars.
Melissa Cavanagh
Step- In-time teacher.
Melissa is a performer & teacher originally from Sunderland. She was a contestant on series 5 of 'The Voice UK' after Boy George picked her to be one of the twelve artists on his team.
Since moving to London to pursue Musical Theatre, she has performed in various pantomimes across the UK & performs regularly with girl group Diva Fever.
Aswell as performing, she also loves teaching Musical Theatre since beginning her teaching journey 3 years ago. With 17 years of industry experience and knowledge under her belt, she is ready to take your children to the next level.
Melissa has an Enhanced DBS and is a licensed chaperone.
Elizabeth Lundy
Step-In time teacher.
Elizabeth graduated from Performers College with a first class BA (Hons) Degree. She worked on a creative feature project depicting the architect Patty Hopkins, a soloist performer for an interactive experience (2022).
Additionally, she performed also a soloist tapper in the new show ‘Noise Boys’, performing across the world for 8 months, onboard the NCL Prima (August 2022-March 2023).
Most recently, she performers as one of 9 dancers, in the ‘Graveyard Frug’ at the British Movement Awards, under choreographer Stephanie Martis (June 2023).
She’s been teaching different styles of dance to young students and college level students for 4 years, and has a passion and enthusiasm to inspire and nurture her students, developing both their skills, and confidence!
She absolutely cannot wait to get started, working with all the little stars at Step-In Time Theatre School!