Teachers
Hannah Ayres
Associate of the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) – Freestyle, Tap, Modern jazz, Theatre craft, Pre-Associate Parts 1 +2 – Ballet. Advanced level Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Theatrecraft, Latin American. Gold Medal in Speech London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Diploma in singing (Dip Lcm) London College of Music. After Graduating from Pattisons Theatre Collage Hannah has worked on some of Europe’s largest stages, performed in front of kings and travelled the world in various cabaret shows. Now using all of her previous experience Hannah puts all of her passion into Boogie Pumps making sure its fun, fresh and the place to be!
Christina Harris
Christina trained at The Guildford school of Acting where she recently graduated receiving a BA Hons in Musical Theatre. During her training she played the roles of Gloria Rasputin in Bye Bye Birdie, Janet Morris in Golden Girls, Feste in Twelfth Night and Maisie in The Boyfriend. Since graduating Christina has appeared in Cabaret at the Cellar Bar. Christina has choreographed the Nomad’s pantomine and is choreographing The Pirates of Penzance with Starmaker Theatre Company. Christina teaches dance and drama at numerous schools aswell as teaching LAMDA examination students both Acting and Musical Theatre.
Lottie Stent
I have been dancing since the age of five at a local dance school, competing in dance festivals all over England. I went to a theatre college for my A levels and was able to perform three high profile shows per year. Afterwards, I was accepted in to Millennium Performance Arts (based in London) to train in musical theatre on a three years diploma course. Whilst completing my intensive training I taught dance and was also a part time choreographer. I have taught dance at: ‘Act Too Performing Arts’ in Crawley, ‘Applause Youth Theatre’ in Dorking, and at ‘Hurtwood House’ 6th form college in Holmbury st. Mary. I am also a children’s entertainer for Bella Parties dressing as princesses and making sure all the children have fun! Boogie Pumps is a great new company that allows kids to learn how to dance in a way that can be fun and exciting! I love that I can be part of this and get to see how quickly the kids improve. To see the kids leaving with a big smile on their faces makes it all worth while.
Carly Heale
Carly started dancing at a young age. Achieving advanced certificate’s in ISTD Ballet, Tap and Modern. She moved to London to train for three years at The Urdang Academy in central London. She achieved a Diploma in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre, and thoroughly enjoyed her dance career. Wanting to remain in an active career it made perfect sense to move into the Fitness Industry as a qualified Pilates/Dance/Exercise Instructor and a Personal Trainer. Carly thoroughly enjoys teaching for Boogie Pumps.
Kathryn Carpenter
Kathryn trained at Guildford School of Acting on their 3-year acting degree pathway course. This is where she developed a passion for musical theatre and dancing. During her time there she refined her Tap, Ballet and Contemporary dance skills. She currently works as an actress and was cast as ‘Athena’ in Wrath of the Titans and performed next to Liam Neeson’s ‘Zeus’ and Ralph Fiennes’ ‘Hades’ in the film released in 2013. She has been a lead actress in a number of award winning films, Kathryn has performed on stage at the Riverside Studios, Hammersmith and toured in the classical Greek play ‘Antigone’ throughout the epic Greek Amphitheatres of Cyprus.Kathryn is also a competitive ice skater and recently came 1st place in the British Adult Figure Skating Competition held in Sheffield in the Free Pre Bronze Category. Her performance on the ice gives her a unique perspective on dance performance. Kathryn has been teaching dance, drama and singing for 4 years and is also a qualified yoga instructor, teaching both adults and children.
Lindsay Beale
Lindsay Beale is a Freelance Dance Artist working in West Surrey. Lindsay graduated from the University of Surrey in 2007 with a BA (Hons) in Dance and Culture. Since leaving University she has developed her work as a dance artist, delivering after school clubs, curriculum based classes and also working with early years and adults. Lindsay specialises in Contemporary and Street Dance and has recently trained in Bollywood through Just Jhoom! and also works as project coordinator for Just Jhoom! and has been involved in the development of their Junior Jhoom! Education programme within schools. Lindsay works with a number of different groups and organisations including The Dance Movement, Surrey Arts and is also a member of the Surrey Dance Collective.
Cloudia Knight
Hey, I’m Cloudia Knight, a dance teacher for the wonderful Hannah Aryes at Boogie Pumps. I trained as dancer at Italia Conti London gaining my diploma then I carried on my training, completing my BA (hons) acting degree at Guildford school of acting. I graduated 5 years ago and since I have been lucky to have worked professionally in many areas. I have been in numerous films, adverts, music videos and lots of voice overs for tv and radio. I also have played in many national tours all over the country and I am continuing to go from strength to strength in my acting career. I have been teaching dance for 10 years now and love that i can do this along side my acting. I thrive off the energy that is produced in our Boogie Pump classes and of course the exercise! I can’t get enough!!
Dani Harrison
Dani trained at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama where she recently graduated receiving a BA Hons in Acting. During her training she played the roles of Hannah Chaplin in ‘Chaplin the Musical’ (as well as being appointed Dance Captain), Lily in ‘A Man of No Importance’, Lampito in ‘Lysistrata’ and Ophelia in Shakespeares’ ‘Hamlet’. Since graduating Dani has been working on feature film ‘Spite and Malice’. Dani also trained at the Roshe School of Dance. She currently teaches Acting and Dance at Hurtwood House as well as Ballet at Bewbush School. She loves working with the students at Boogie Pumps and hopes that they come away from lessons feeling confident and positive!
Diana Field
Diana started her initial training at the age of 8 at the Italia Conti Associate school and appeared in many productions, both professional & amateur on stage and in television & film. She has also completed her A Levels in Dance, Performing Arts & Drama and holds an award in Dance Leadership. Being very sensitive to the safety of the dancers body, Diana took her professional fitness training in Studio Instruction at Premier Training International and currently has a place on the Diploma in Musical Theatre at Performance Preparation Academy in Guildford, commencing 2012. She is very excited to be working with the students at Boogie Pumps and can’t wait to share her knowledge.
Lucy Hill
Lucy recently graduated from the Guildford School of Acting and prior to this attended Exeter University where she studied Drama. Lucy obtained the highest grade in the year for her ‘Applied Theatre in Education’ module whilst at Exeter and she has maintained her enthusiasm for teaching since graduating. Her real passion is performance which started at an early age with the Yvonne Arnold Youth Theatre and Haslemere Performing Arts. She has danced in the All England dance Championships and has won both Latin and Ballroom competitions in Blackpool. Since graduating from GSA, Lucy has toured with Apollo theatre Company, and more recently appeared in the Bacchae Theatre Companies ‘Canterbury Tales Made Modern.’ She has also had the privilege of appearing in a recent commercial for Contiki Tours in Prague. She is thrilled to be part of the Boogie Pumps team and hopes to bring her sheer joy and passion for dancing and performance to class!