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Meet the Teacher

Portrait of Daisy Payne, founder and principal of Apex Acro Academy
Founder & Principal of Apex Acro Academy

Meet Daisy

Hello and welcome to Apex Acro Academy!

My name is Daisy, and I am the founder and Principal of Apex Acro Academy.

Dance has been a huge part of my life from the very beginning. I started dancing at just 2 years old and have since trained in a variety of styles, including Acro, Ballet, Modern and Contemporary to name a few.

My passion for dance led me to study at university, where I gained a degree in Dance. After graduating, I went straight into teaching, where I discovered just how much I loved sharing my knowledge and helping young performers develop their skills and confidence.

Following a year of teaching, I took on a professional dance contract with TUI, which gave me valuable experience and a greater understanding of the professional dance industry and the ever-changing world of performing arts.

When I returned to teaching full-time, I realised that my heart truly belonged to Acro. I loved the excitement, determination and happiness it brought to the children, and seeing them achieve things they never thought possible.

This passion inspired me to found Apex Acro Training in January 2026. What started as a small venture quickly grew beyond anything I could have imagined!

With the growing demand for both private and group lessons, I decided to take the next exciting step and open Apex Acro Academy – a dedicated acro studio where children aged 3–18 can learn, develop and thrive.

My vision has always been to create more than just a place to learn tricks. I want Apex to be a safe, welcoming and encouraging environment where every child feels valued, can build confidence, make friendships and develop a genuine love for the sport.

I am incredibly proud of how far Apex has come already, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for our growing acro family!

Thank you for being part of the Apex journey. ❤️