Hi, I’m Lara!

My background is in performing arts. I trained as an actor at East 15 Acting school where I studied a course called "World Performance", which looked at different performance styles all around the world! I absolutely loved every second of it! During this time I performed in Alice In Wonderland (as Queen of Hearts), In the film “Butterfly Lost” (role of Shannon) and I performed at my actors showcase in the actors church in London Covent Garden.

I feel extremely passionate about bringing that fun and energy to children through music and play, which is what drew me to Hartbeeps! I stumbled across Hartbeeps North Kent after my little boy started school and what a great find it was!

I absolutely love Hartbeeps! It genuinely doesn't feel like work and I get to feel like a big kid all day every day:) I love seeing the children engaging with all the different themes and props and I adore seeing the benefits as children develop through fun and play! It’s all very magical or maybe even magic sprinkles! My favourite puppet HAS to be Lola, she's just so much fun:) And Dexter is a firm favourite of course as he bring such excitement and smiles each week❤

FUN FACT:

Lara once played a bee and Turkey in a show! She assures us the pictures are brilliant and in true hartbeeps fun:D

Hi I’m Hazel!
 

I moved to London from Dublin (Ireland) back in 2011 as I had been awarded a scholarship (Dance and Drama Award) in order to study at the amazing Millennium Performing Arts College where I gained a HNDiploma in dance and performing arts:)
 

After graduating, I was lucky enough to go on to enjoy a rewarding career within the performing arts industry and I enjoyed many wonderful  years performing on cruise ships, in hotels, on tour, at world famous attractions, at corporate events and on TV!
 

As the years went on, I fell more and more into teaching which is when I discovered Hartbeeps! I was in awe of the wonderful, magical and unique sessions and jumped down the rabbit hole feet first! I couldn’t wait to learn all about Hartbeeps and have always had a real affinity with children from all of my years of teaching dance, and found that teaching parents and toddlers/babies was a natural progression for me☺
 

I adore the interactive and carefully curated sessions which are fun, educational and completely original compared to anything else I’ve ever seen! I am also an advocate of signing, inclusivity and using multiple means of communication and love that we have recently introduced the new Hartbeeps Baby Signing Hub. 
 

I have proudly worked for Hartbeeps South London and Hartbeeps Medway over the years and worked for the “Hartbeeps At Home” programme where I created 20+ videos for Hartbeepers nationwide to enjoy during lockdown.
 

After many years of teaching, I was thrilled to have been offered the incredible opportunity to co own the North Kent Franchise with my good friend Kirsty from January 2023 and I cannot wait to work with the incredible team we have to expand, grow and learn together:)

FUN FACT:

I have worked for many a Princess companies over the years and have frequently play the parts of Ana, Elsa and the Little Mermaid. I had the honour of playing Princess Fiona at a children’s hospice in London for Dreamworks and to this day it is one of my most special memories as it was a magical day for the children involved❤

Hi everyone! I’m Becky!

I loving being a part of the Hartbeeps North Kent team and cannot WAIT to go on some wonderful and magical adventures with you all!☺

I trained as a dancer/gymnast and theatre performer and have been incredibly lucky to enjoy a career doing what I love! I have been lucky enough to travel the world performing on various Cruise Ships, Theatre shows, Pantomimes and International Tours. I have worked for the Main Mouse himself (The Walt Disney Company) in both their magical theme parks and on their touring theatre shows.

I am looking forward to jumping down the Hartbeeps rabbit hole with you all and taking you on some fantastic and immersive adventures❤ Looking forward to meeting you all!

FUN FACT:

Alongside my teaching work, I have the pleasure of performing LIVE with Mr Tumble throughout the year in his UK festivals, at Butlins and at Theatres nationwide:)

Hello! My name is Kirsty and I love sharing the Hartbeeps' magic sprinkles with mums, babies and toddlers across our three amazing programmes!

I have two boys and a step daughter that I love nothing more than being silly with:) They often go on magic carpet rides (me dragging the blanket with them on it across the floor), karaoke and crazy dances - We love all things musical in our house!

I started my career in social care, progressing to become a deputy manager of a Childrens home for children who have experienced trauma and neglect❤ After having my 2nd child, I sought work that would fit in around a busy family life and someone mentioned Hartbeeps to me. I was invited to come along to watch a class take place and just knew that is what I wanted to do - I signed up IMMEDIATELY!

I absolutely love being an imaginator and seeing all the babies develop and grow into the older classes. The friendships I have made personally and also watched flourish in classes (not just with the babies but adults too) have made a real imprint on me and I’m so lucky to call this my job:)

When a rare opportunity became available to buy my own franchise I snapped it up. A later opportunity arose where North Kent Hartbeeps became available so I got in touch with Hazel and the rest is history.

FUN FACT:

I can get my foot behind my head and I can sing a brilliant version of "it's oh so quiet" by Bjork haha!

I hope you will join us and experience the magic! Come along and see what everyone is talking about……