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 and later, a full time role in promoting apprenticeships where she grew a passion for helping children and young people to succeed. 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! As well as teaching at Dance Trix, she is mummy to Adam and Alice. 

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

CLASS HELPERS

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

Sam Cadman Stu.PTD- Senior Class Helper

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 tap classes, has gained her student teacher status and is working towards taking more of her teaching exams. Sam is a DBS checked licensed chaperone.

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 many years now!  She attends Turquoise Group and really enjoys appearing in the summer showcases each year.  Lily helps with our Rose Group and HHL2 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 is currently working towards her Inter Foundation Ballet, Intermediate Jazz and Intermediate Tap exams. 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 Inter Foundation tap exam and is currently working towards her grade 4 ballet, grade 4 jazz and grade 3 hip hop exams. The annual Dance Trix show is also a highlight of her year. Lily assists Leanne on a Monday with the Mini Street & Lyrical class and Pink group.

Florence Kulesza- Class Helper

Florence began her journey with Dance Trix at the age of five. Dancing has become an important part of Florence’s life and she currently attends classes twice a week, training in hip hop, lyrical, ballet, tap and jazz. Dancing has given Florence confidence, strength and a happiness that she wants to pass on to the younger students in HHL1 and Blue group. She has loved performing in the summer show every year and hopes to have a career in dance one day!

Florence Calleja- Class Helper

Florence has been dancing since the age of 9 and has been part of the Dance Trix family for several years now! She loves her own classes and enjoys helping the younger dancers to learn, and over the time she has spent with us, her confidence has grown so much. She attends two weekly classes with us covering tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop and lyrical. The show is the highlight of her year and she loves dancing on the stage and having so much fun with the rest of her group! She helps at Peach group on a Friday afternoon.

CLASS SUPPORT AND CHAPERONES

Denise Saitch- Saturday Afternoon Class Support

Denise, who is Katie’s mum, has been a familiar face at Dance Trix for many years now! She joined as one of the original beginner adult tap dancers and whilst at Dance Trix has obtained her Gold Medal in Tap. Denise supports at our Saturday afternoon lessons and is a fully DBS checked licensed chaperone, as well as being first aid trained.

Kerry Streeter- HHL1 Class Support

Kerry joined the Dance Trix family in 2021 when her daughter joined one of the classes. She is a fully DBS checked licensed chaperone and assists us with chaperoning HHL1 and Blue group on a Wednesday.

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. 

Emma Hunt- Lilac Group Class Chaperone

Emma is a mum to a member of Lilac Group members and can be seen seeing children in and out of their class as a licensed chaperone.