Katie Gibbons: Principal
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Quals:
PGCE PCE - Dance
BA (Hons) Dance Practice and Performance
2nd Fellowship Member - The Midland Academy of Stage Dancing
Member of Alixa Flexibility
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Experience:
Performance training of 26 years
Assistance Teaching and Teaching experience of over 22 years
Dancer for entertainment companies around the West Midlands
Participated in PHD performance based work
Been part of various Dance Science related studies
Performance and Pedagogical practice experience from Portugal
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Studied:Ballet (soft shoe and pointe), Tap, Disco, Street, Hip Hop, Musical Comedy, Acrobatics, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary and Physical Theatre.
'I absolutely love my job! Teaching my students brings me such fulfilment. Seeing them improve week in and week out is proof that what we do here and how we teach works! I think I'm a little obsessed. We teach from a safe practice pedagogical approach, constantly talking to our students about correct alignment and weight distribution to minimise risk of injury. The highlight of my year is seeing all those smiling faces in the finale on our final show, just WOW!'
Katie Martin - 2019
David Smith: Teacher
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Quals:
BA (Hons) Dance Practice and Performance
Advanced Teaching Member - The Midland Academy of Stage Dancing
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Experience:
Performance training of over 22 years
Assistance Teaching and Teaching experience of over 9 years
Undertaken various KLM Workshops
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Studied:
Ballet, Physical Theatre, Street, Hip Hop, Tap, Disco, Musical
Comedy, Jazz, Acrobatics and Contemporary.
Laura Taylor: Teacher
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Quals:
Elementary Teaching Member - The Midland Academy of Stage Dancing
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Experience:
Performance training of over 32 years
Assistance Teaching and Teaching experience of over 25 years
Undertaken various KLM Workshops
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Studied:
Ballet, Pointework, Modern, Tap, Disco, Musical
Comedy, Jazz, Ballroom and Latin, Line Dancing, Zumba, Gymnastic Dance
and Contemporary.
Maisey Tromans: Teacher
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Quals:
Elementary Teaching Member - The Midland Academy of Stage Dancing
BTEC National Ex. Diploma in Dance - BOA​
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Experience:
Performance training of over 16 years
Assistance Teaching and Teaching experience of over 10 years across various schools
IDTA and MASD Training
Undertaken various KLM Workshops
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Studied:
Ballet, Pointework, Street, Hip Hop, Breakin', Freestyle, Tap, Disco, Musical
Comedy, Jazz, Gymnastic and Contemporary.
Sofia Williams: Teacher
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Quals:
Elementary Teaching Member - The Midland Academy of Stage Dancing
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Experience:
Performance training of over 10 years
Assistance Teaching and Teaching experience of over 4 years
Undertaken various KLM Workshops
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Studied:
Ballet, Tap, Disco, Musical
Comedy, Jazz, Acrobatics and Contemporary.
Saturday Assistant Teachers:
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Evie, Scarlett, Felicity, Imogen W, Amelia W, Amelia P, Emily and Imogen R.:
All helpers do every class available to them with us, developing as dancers with us since they were small children. Now as our school is growing, we ensure we have enough assistant teachers for all of our classes. They bring their experience and joy of dance with them on Saturdays and weeknight to help assist the younger generations. All girls are currently working through their MASD grade work.
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Bev - Administrative Assistant:
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Bev provides assistance to KLM by undertaking various administrative tasks, from organising tickets, to answering Facebook messages. She is also always being on hand for a chat and a cuppa!
Michelle Potter - Admin and Wardrobe:
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Michelle gives up her time to help organise all things KLM, from our shows, making them run as smoothly as possible, to ensuring we have all consent forms and licenses organised. She also undertakes admin purposes prior to our shows going ahead, to make sure everyone is safe and cared for. Alongside this, Michelle also audits and keeps on top of our ever growing costumes, ready to ensure our dancers look fabulous on stage!
Thankyou Michelle!
Jemma - Wardrobe Mistress and Admin Assistant:
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Jemma provides assistance to KLM by undertaking various administrative tasks, from creating examination numbers for our dancers, to create headdresses and accessories for our show. Jemma also runs our Toddler class creating a safe, nurturing class focuses on stories and playing with our young tots. She can also be found attending to our garden and space around the studio!
Thankyou Jem!
