ABOUT US
Finesse Stage and Screen is professional performing arts training for young performers aged 6+ in Loughborough.
Founded by working West End performers DJ & Liv, our weekly sessions combine acting, singing, dance, stage and screen training in a supportive, ambitious environment where young performers are encouraged to grow in confidence, skill, and creativity.
We offer:
• Weekly Sunday training sessions
• Acting, singing & dance classes
• Stage & screen performance training
• Audition preparation & self-tape support
• Industry workshops with West End creatives
• Professional showcase opportunities
At Finesse, we care about high standards, hard work, confidence, and joy. Whether your child dreams of performing professionally or simply loves being on stage, we’ll help them grow in a space where they feel challenged, supported, and inspired.
If your child loves performing, we will take them seriously and help them grow.
We’re DJ & Liv — working West End performers, teachers, and the founders of Finesse Stage and Screen.
After years performing in theatres, tours, and professional productions across the UK and internationally, we created the training we always wished existed growing up — ambitious, exciting, high-level, but still human.
Finesse is a space for young performers who genuinely love it. The ones singing in the mirror, filming self-tapes at home, putting on shows for their families, dreaming big. We take that passion seriously and help it grow.
Our sessions combine professional training in acting, singing, dance, stage and screen with the kind of support and encouragement that builds real confidence. Small group sizes. Industry-standard expectations. West End experience brought straight into the room.
We’re not interested in creating a factory. We care about building confident, skilled, happy performers who feel inspired every time they walk through the door.
Whether your child wants to perform professionally or simply loves being on stage, they’ll be pushed, supported, and genuinely seen here.
DJ
Djalenga Scott-Fines
Co-Founder and Teacher
Djalenga is a working West End performer, actress, and educator with over 20 years of professional experience across theatre, touring, and screen.
Alongside her performing career, DJ has always had a huge passion for teaching and developing young performers. Her approach combines professional-level training with warmth, encouragement, and honesty, helping students grow not only in skill, but in confidence and belief in themselves.
She is currently starring as Velma Kelly in the international tour of Chicago. Her theatre credits include Chicago (Adelphi, Cambridge & Garrick Theatres), Annie (Piccadilly Theatre), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, West Side Story, Flashdance, Grease, Fame, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats, and Batman Live. Her screen credits include work for the BBC and feature film.
DJ brings real industry experience directly into the studio, creating training that feels exciting, inspiring, and relevant to the industry performers are aspiring to join. She is passionate about helping young people feel seen, challenged, and genuinely excited about performing arts.
Liv
Olivia Fines-Baker
Co-Founder and Teacher
Olivia is a versatile actor and educator based in Leicestershire, with a career spanning the West End, UK tours, and international stages. She trained at the renowned Laine Theatre Arts, where she developed the technical skills and artistry that have shaped her career as both a performer and teacher.
Her stage credits are extensive and include leading roles such as Stephanie Mangano in Saturday Night Fever (UK Tour and West End premiere), as well as appearances in She Loves Me at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Miss Atomic Bomb, Grease, Fame, The Producers, and Singin’ in the Rain – both in the UK and in Tokyo, where she played the iconic role of Lina Lamont. Olivia also starred as Eve Kendall in North By North West at Theatre Royal Bath before transferring to the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto. On screen, she recently appeared in Hamlet (2024). Recently she has returned to the role of Lina Lamont in Dubai and China and is currently appearing in The Eric an Erne UK Tour.
Alongside her performance career, Olivia is deeply passionate about education. Drawing on her wealth of professional experience, she is committed to inspiring and mentoring the next generation of performers, instilling in them both confidence and craft.
Our Professional Guest Tutors
Meet
Aaron is a London-based vocal coach and musical director with a focus on technique and storytelling. He teaches privately and online, and is currently studying for his MA in Vocal Pedagogy with The Voice Study Centre. He also holds a PGCert in Music Education from Trinity Laban Conservatoire. Aaron’s sessions combine expert vocal training with practical, empowering advice for performers.
Aaron Alexander
Musical Director
Jonny is a Loughborough-born stage and screen actor who trained at Guildford School of Acting. His screen work includes The Jetty (BBC), Devi (Sky Arts), EastEnders, Coronation Street, and Hollyoaks. On stage, he’s starred in An Officer and a Gentleman, The Wizard of Oz, Annie, Grease, and My Beautiful Laundrette. He brings energy, depth, and authenticity to his coaching.
Jonny Fines
Guest Teacher
Llandyll is a West End performer and choreographer with over a decade of experience. He has appeared in Joseph (London Palladium), 9 to 5, American Idiot, Grease, and Saturday Night Fever. He’s worked internationally in musical theatre, performed lead roles in pantomime, and even starred in the movie musical Walking on Sunshine. His choreography is dynamic, detailed, and full of life.
Llandyll Gove
Choreographer
Luke is a professional actor with stage and screen experience across the UK and internationally. He recently starred as Zak Mayo in An Officer and a Gentleman and has performed in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Billy Elliot, Footloose, American Idiot, and Hairspray. Panto fans will recognise him from Dick Whittington (Cambridge Arts Theatre). On screen, Luke appears in Andor (Disney+) and Masters of the Air (Apple TV).
Luke Baker
Guest Teacher
OUR PATRONS
Brenda
Edwards
Brenda is a powerhouse performer known for her roles in We Will Rock You, Chicago and Hairspray. A finalist on The X Factor and a regular on ITV’s Loose Women, Brenda brings her vibrant stage presence, industry wisdom, and huge heart to the Finesse family.
Janette
Manrara
Janette is a beloved dancer, choreographer and TV presenter best known for her years on Strictly Come Dancing and as host of Strictly: It Takes Two. With her Cuban flair, world-class experience and infectious energy, Janette supports our students with passion and pride.