Trish Nawacki is the mother of two children and has been involved in singing and theatrical work for the last 20 years. She has sung in various rock and pop bands playing in both the West Country and South East area.
Prior to joining Mad Academy, Trish was running a local musical/play group for pre-schoolers in Earley and working as an IT Manager for a major construction company. Trish also has further musical teaching experience gained from teaching the guitar to groups of children in Plymouth. Visit
Trish’s timetable to find a suitable class.
Trish’s Team of Class Instructors
Elaine Edmondson
Elaine has worked for MAD academy for many years teaching very successful classes in the Wokingham area and Trish is delighted that Elaine now shares some of her MAD magic across the Reading area too!
Elaine discovered MAD Academy when looking for a class for her daughter, Caitlin, and they both enjoyed them so much, she became a teacher! She began singing and dancing at a young age, and danced with the Devon Dance company, before attending the Sylvia Young Theatre School.
Elaine spent many happy years working as a Butlins Redcoat and Costume Performer, appearing as both ‘Noddy’ and ‘Big Ears’ in Toyland, before moving to Berkshire.
Rachel Newman
Rachel has a degree in Primary Education with Music – specialising in instrumental tuition and currently volunteers with Reading Youth Orchestra playing first violin. Rachel is a very talented musician and loves to pass on her passion for music to children. She is looking forward to welcoming you to her classes in Purley on Thames.
Rebecca Holder
Rebecca has been dancing since the age of 3. She attended the Royal Ballet associates for 4 years and qualified at London Studio Centre obtaining a foundation degree in Performing Arts; whilst there Rebecca trained in a variety of different styles including, ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, street, commercial, hip hop, lindy hop, jazz partnering, lyrical and pointe work. Rebecca performed in ‘Coppelia’ with the Royal Ballet Company and has also toured the UK in ‘The Jazz Company’ directed by Petra Siniawski (Director of West End Wicked). She has also completed training in ISTD ballet, tap and Modern, RAD Ballet and a DDI in ISTD modern. Since graduating Rebecca has enjoyed teaching a range of different styles in London, Reading and Cheltenham. Rebecca has also been teaching a Pre School Dance group called Tiny Tribes. Rebecca has recently relocated from London to Reading and she is a very talented addition to the MAD Academy team of teachers.
Lucy Seymour
Lucy Seymour – Lucy has been singing and dancing since the age of 6. She obtained O’level Music, Grade 8 singing and and since moving to Reading has been involved in many local
theatre companies having performed principal roles (such as Nancy in Oliver! and Helen in Half a Sixpence)and directed both children and adults. She is also a licenced chaperone for
children in theatre.
She graduated from Reading University with a Masters Degree in Medical statistics. She worked as a statistician whilst continuing dancing, singing, directing and performing. She also teaches maths to private students.
After having her two children, Jacob and Anna, she went back to her office job. Now that they are starting secondary school she decided it was time for a
change and for her to do something that combines her love of working with children, education and music by teaching with MAD.
Lucy now brings her bubbly personality and beautiful singing voice to the MAD Academy classes in Burghfield and Woodley.
Testimonials
"Edie still loves MAD. Last week we pulled up in the car park and she said “let me out, I’m sooo excited!!!!"
Edie's mum
"Darcy and I are fairly new to the sessions but have enjoyed every single one! Darcy was only 3 months when she started and I thoroughly believe she has benefited from the activities and meeting other babies. Thank you to Elaine who is wonderful at what she does and is so lovely!"
Darcy's mum
"Flo has loved the class. It is well structured, encourages language and numeracy skills and is totally age appropriate. The variety of activities and music/songs has allowed Flo to develop her love of music. Lucy is an excellent teacher and Ralph the teddy bear is a great hit as are the stickers."
Flo's mum
"Evie is loving your classes!"
Evie's mum
"Great fun, Sam really enjoys coming. The classes have helped him to develop into a confident 2 year old."
Sam's mum
"Brilliant, Lucy loves it and talks about the class all week. We see her try things she picks up in the class. The teacher is creative, welcoming and makes the class great fun. Don’t know what we will do for the next few Mondays. Thanks."
Isla
"Isaac has absolutely loved the colours song. We also really enjoyed the Christmas class this week."
Lucy
"MAD is by far the best child's music and dance class I have been to. Each week, different songs and activities. Trish has a wonderful way with the children who adore her. A wonderful, fun and energetic class."
Mum of Penny Booth (2 years)
"MAD Academy is the highlight of Edie's week. She loves it all, especially the bags of props/toys and instruments."
Charlotte
"Excellent lessons. Very enjoyable and educational. Excellent mix."
Kelly
"Adore it! Fantastic class, great props. Marina cries most mornings if we can’t go to music."
Mrs Anteline
"A lovely class. Elaine is SO lovely with the children and it is very inclusive."
Mrs Proudfoot
"Elaine is a fantastic teacher. She is really good at names and will encourage James by saying ‘that's great James’ etc, when they are trying really hard to copy a move. James has really gained confidence since starting MAD several months ago. Thanks."
Natasha, mum of James
"Excellent energy and atmosphere in this class. We enjoy it very much!"
Lucy Hodges
"Deby's natural Enthusiasm, love of the babies and energy make the sessions fun, varied and lively. She gives me lots of good ideas about how to entertain Heidi at home."
Mum of Heidi
"Claire is very good with children and is one the best teachers we have had. She keeps the little ones occupied and interested and is also very approachable."
Mum of Vijoleta
"Sadly, Laura is coming to the end of her time at the MAD Academy. She has really enjoyed the classes since she was 3 years old. We think the classes are just fab – they are energetic (a work out for Mums too!) and their success is due to the sheer enthusiasm that class leader Trish puts into them. You can’t help joining in. We will miss the classes very much."
Mum of Laura
"Absolutely Brilliant. Olivia hasn’t tired of it and is so excited on Monday mornings. Jude is lovely and so calm and gentle with the children. A resounding success."
Mum of Olivia
"Absolutely fantastic! Josey enjoyed all her classes. Lisa was great, always enthusiastic, and showing she enjoyed what she did reflected on all the babies and mothers."
Mum of Josey
“Brilliant classes always fun-filled and action packed! It has given my daughter more confidence and she loves the music and her MAD CD has to be played on EVERY car journey accompanied by lots of singing."
Mum of Becky
