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Our Team

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Miss Grace

Miss Grace

Miss Grace

Principal Teacher & Company Manager


Grace began dancing at the age of three at Dance Foundation in Clacton, Essex. She completed her Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet training up to Advanced 1, alongside ISTD examinations in Tap, Modern, and Jazz.

She went on to study at the Royal Academy of Dance in London, where she earned a BA (Hons) i

Principal Teacher & Company Manager


Grace began dancing at the age of three at Dance Foundation in Clacton, Essex. She completed her Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet training up to Advanced 1, alongside ISTD examinations in Tap, Modern, and Jazz.

She went on to study at the Royal Academy of Dance in London, where she earned a BA (Hons) in Ballet Education and achieved her Licentiate of the RAD (LRAD) with Distinction. Grace also holds additional certifications in Acrobatic Arts and Alixa Flexibility.

Grace has extensive experience teaching young dancers, including nursery ballet for children from 18 months. She has worked with a number of schools across London, preparing students for RAD examinations and offering private coaching, audition preparation, and choreography.

Her teaching style is calm, encouraging, and age-appropriate—designed to introduce children to ballet through movement, imagination, and music in a supportive and structured environment.

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Miss Emilia

Miss Grace

Miss Grace

Ballet Teacher


Emilia started her professional ballet training at 13 in a state ballet school in Germany and gained more experience in intensives of schools like the Dance Academy Zurich, Palucca School Dresden and the Academy Princess Grace in Monte Carlo.
She has had her first guest contract at the Ballet Dortmund and later on moved to L

Ballet Teacher


Emilia started her professional ballet training at 13 in a state ballet school in Germany and gained more experience in intensives of schools like the Dance Academy Zurich, Palucca School Dresden and the Academy Princess Grace in Monte Carlo.
She has had her first guest contract at the Ballet Dortmund and later on moved to London to complete her studies.

She graduated with a BA (Hons) degree in ballet and contemporary dance at Rambert School, where she also got to work with companies such as Mathew Bourne New Adventures and Akram Khan Company.
Emilia joined The London Ballet company in 2024 and since 2025 she has also been teaching for their associate intensives and workshops.

During her own dance career Emilia has always had a passion for teaching too.
After graduating she took part in the inspire seminars at Royal Ballet School to enhance her knowledge in this field.
Since, Emilia has hosted private lessons in Germany such as assisting in various schools across Germany and the UK.
She cares deeply about a positive learning experience for students at all ages and strongly believes in dance as a transformative tool that fosters creativity, confidence, personality development and overall well-being.

Miss Katie

Miss Grace

Miss Katie

Ballet Teacher

Katie began her professional ballet training at 16 at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and gained further experience working with companies such as Scottish Ballet and Move NYC.

She graduated with a BA (Hons) in Modern Ballet and went on to successfully audition for Northern Ballet's Professional Graduate Programme.

Katie

Ballet Teacher

Katie began her professional ballet training at 16 at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and gained further experience working with companies such as Scottish Ballet and Move NYC.

She graduated with a BA (Hons) in Modern Ballet and went on to successfully audition for Northern Ballet's Professional Graduate Programme.

Katie performed alongside the company in David Nixon CBE's The Nutcracker during its winter tour.

During her own dance career Katie has always had a passion for teaching too.

She currently teaches ballet while working full-time within the Artistic Team at the Royal Academy of Dance.

Katie is committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student feels supported to build confidence, develop strong technical foundations, and foster a lifelong love of dance.

Miss Maria

Miss Amelia

Miss Katie

Ballet Teacher & Class Assistant

 

Originally from Panama City, Panama, Maria grew up with a bilingual English and Spanish background and trained extensively in Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz throughout her school years, earning her Diploma from Ballet Academy by Maruja Herrera. 

Alongside her dance training, she completed her studies in Adm

Ballet Teacher & Class Assistant

 

Originally from Panama City, Panama, Maria grew up with a bilingual English and Spanish background and trained extensively in Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz throughout her school years, earning her Diploma from Ballet Academy by Maruja Herrera. 

Alongside her dance training, she completed her studies in Administration and Humanities, giving her a disciplined and versatile foundation that has shaped both her creativity and her work ethic.

Maria moved to London to pursue her passion for dance further, completing her Foundation Degree at Middlesex University before being accepted into Rambert School, where she is currently studying for her BA in Dance. During her time at Middlesex, she gained valuable experience teaching Ballet and Contemporary to students aged 9 to 20+, discovering a real love for guiding young dancers and helping them grow in a structured yet engaging environment. 

She brings that same warmth, energy, and dedication to every class she teaches.

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Miss Amelia

Miss Amelia

Miss Amelia

Holiday Programmes & Cover Teacher


Amelia began dancing at the age of two in Southampton. She completed her Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet training up to Advanced 1, alongside ISTD examinations in Tap, Modern, and Jazz.

She went on to study at the Royal Academy of Dance in London, where she earned a BA (Hons) in Ballet Education and ac

Holiday Programmes & Cover Teacher


Amelia began dancing at the age of two in Southampton. She completed her Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet training up to Advanced 1, alongside ISTD examinations in Tap, Modern, and Jazz.

She went on to study at the Royal Academy of Dance in London, where she earned a BA (Hons) in Ballet Education and achieved her Licentiate of the RAD (LRAD). 

Amelia has experience teaching young dancers, from nursery ballet for children from 18 months up to adults. She has worked with a number of schools across London, preparing students for RAD examinations and encouraging pupils joy for dance.

Miss Lucy

Miss Amelia

Miss Amelia

Ballet Teacher & Class Assistant

 


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