PRINCIPALS AND TEACHERS

Katie Rix LPTD (Dist.)  – Co-principal and teacher

Katie began dancing at the age of two, and as she got older studied towards her teaching exams until she went away to Cambridge University at 18 years old. Whilst at university, Katie was heavily involved with the dance society, as president for two years, as well as teaching tap. After returning from university, Katie met Leanne and together they completed their teaching exams and opened Dance Trix! Katie has a PhD in Developmental Psychology and spends her time running Dance Trix, teaching for the Open University and being a mummy to Maisie and Courtney. Katie is also a qualified examiner with the Professional Teachers of Dancing. 

Leanne Curry LPTD (Dist.)  – Co-Principal and teacher

Leanne began dancing at the age of three- She has always enjoyed performing and has danced in several West End stages in dance showcases throughout her childhood and teenage years while undertaking various dance exams. While at college, she spent her evenings and the summer months working at after school clubs and activity centres where she grew a passion for helping children to learn. A later degree from the London College of Fashion and subsequently working in a buying office then led her to pursue her creative side and she is often seen at a sewing machine fixing costumes for the annual Dance Trix show! She is a mum to Adam and baby Alice who was born is 2022.

Katie and Leanne lead on all our adult and children’s classes and are both fully DBS checked, licensed chaperones and first aid trained.

SUPPORT AND SUPPLY TEACHERS

You may also occasionally see the following teachers representing or supporting Dance Trix:

Sam Cadman Stu.PTD- Teaching Support

Sam started dancing when she was 2 years old and passed many exams in Tap, Ballet and Modern, reaching teaching level when she was 16. Sam has danced at many showcases, dancing at theatres such as Her Majesty’s Theatre and Royal Albert Hall. Sam has also danced multiple times at Disneyland Paris and has been privileged to perform in the Disney parades. After a break from dancing Sam is currently attending our Advanced classes, and is working towards taking more of her teaching exams. Sam is a DBS checked licensed chaperone.

Natalie Rix- Class Helper

Natalie started dancing at a young age and began dancing at Dance Trix winter 2015. She recently gained her Inter Foundation jazz Level 5 tap and Grade 4 lyrical. She is currently working towards her Grade 4 hip hop and Grade 5 ballet.  Natalie attends classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays and assists Katie on Wednesdays with HHL1 and Blue Group . She aspires to be a dance teacher in the future and is pleased to get the opportunity to work towards this.

Lily Atkins – Class Helper

Lily started dancing at Dance Trix at the age of 4, and has been a part of the Dance Trix family for 10 years now.  She currently attendes hip hop and lyrical classes on a Wednesday, and ballet, tap and jazz on a Saturday.  Lily really enjoys appearing in the summer showcases each year.  Lily helps with our Peach and Rose Groups on a Friday evening, which she loves, and is enjoying the experience of working with younger children.

Lucy Ellingworth- Class Helper

Lucy was one of the first students at Dance Trix- she attended our very first lesson back in 2012 when she was just 3 years old and has been with us ever since! She loves dancing and helping out with Amber and Yellow groups on a Saturday afternoon is the highlight of her week. She has recently completed her Inter Foundation jazz exam and is working towards her Grade 5 ballet and Inter Foundation tap. She also loves performing and is excited to be participating in our Summer Show.

Lily Millington- Class Helper

Lily has been dancing with Dance Trix since she was 6 years old and loves attending her own classes as well as helping the younger students. She enjoys developing her skills with our exams- attending 2 weekly classes she has most recently completed her grade 3 lyrical and jazz exams and is currently working towards her grade 4 tape, grade 3 ballet and grade 2 hip hop. The annual Dance Trix show is also a highlight of her year. Lily assists Leanne on a Monday with the Mini Street class.

 

Becca Bartholomeusz- Trixies Class Helper 

Becca has been attending adult tap and ballet classes at Dance Trix for several years now and assists with the Friday Trixies class!

ADMINISTRATION

Denise Saitch- Saturday Class Receptionist

Denise, who is Katie’s mum, has been with Dance Trix for a few years now. She joined as one of the original beginner adult tap dancers, but whilst at Dance Trix has now obtained her Gold Medal in Tap. Although learning to dance later in life, she is no stranger to the world of dance having had daughters who all danced from an early age.  Outside of Dance Trix Denise is an Invigilator for GCSE and A Levels at a Chelmsford Grammar School.

Denise is our Saturday receptionist / administrative support at our Saturday lessons and is a fully DBS checked licensed chaperone, and first aid trained.

Kerry Streeter- School Administration Support

Kerry is a secondary school music teacher with 15 years classroom experience. Since becoming a mum she made the choice to take a break from teaching to spend more time with her family. She also has previous experience in an administration role for a global financial organisation. Kerry joined the Dance Trix family in 2021 when her daughter joined one of the classes. She is a fully DBS checked licensed chaperone.

Tiffany Stuckey- Rose Group Class Support

As a mum to one of our Rose Group students, Rose Group parents will see Tiffany at class seeing children in and out of the studio and supporting with toilet runs and shoe changes! She is fully DBS checked and a licensed chaperone. 

Michelle Biggs- Peach Group Class Support

As a mum to one of our Peach Group students, parents will see Michelle at class seeing children in and out of the studio and supporting with toilet runs and shoe changes within the lesson! She also is fully DBS checked and a licensed chaperone.