Allie is a Bristol-based dance artist, she started off her Flamingo Chicks journey by volunteering with us before leaving to attend Plymouth Conservatoire to study Dance Theatre. She Graduated in 2019. Throughout her degree, she undertook training in Ballet, Yoga, a range of Contemporary techniques, as well as a term of training in African dance. As well as that, she also undertook many workshops with professional artists and companies, such as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Heather Walrond Company, Adam Benjamin, Vincent Dance Theatre, and Dane Hurst. Before going to university, she also undertook training for many years in Modern, Jazz, Ballet, and Contemporary. Her main focus is on community dance and she has previously worked with adults with Dementia as well as adults and children with a range of additional needs.

Amy Young is a professional dancer, teacher and choreographer. At 18 years of age she earned a Dance and Drama Award to attend the SLP College of performing arts in Leeds. After working hard for three years she achieved a Trinity National Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre with Distinction.

Proficient in all aspects and styles of dance, Amy has performed with many different dance companies within the UK and overseas.

As well as performing Amy is currently teaching in dance schools, primary and senior schools and also holds private dance classes.

Amy is also a qualified Zumba instructor.

Andrew’s interest in performing arts started in his early teens with the involvement of amateur dramatic societies and school performances. He thrived on the freedom of expressing himself through the medium of performance which lead him to take a more serious view on dance as an art from before leaving.

Andrew completed his A levels under the direction of Sue Lewis, Artistic Direct of FFIN Dance, before moving to Scotland to complete a degree in contemporary dance performance at The Scottish School of Contemporary Dance. Whilst studying at SSCD Andrew had the privilege to work with Janis Claxton, Tommy Small, Errol White to name a just a few. His training culminated with a national tour with Space Cadets, The Scottish School of Contemporary Dance’s student dance company.

Andrew has also performed work with FFIN Dance,  National Dance Company Wales as well as a tour with company Plunge.

Andrew is company director for Magnetar Events which he has set up in hopes to make a difference. He believes in providing a supportive, friendly and encouraging environment for performers of all ages and abilities to thrive. It is his aim to defy the limitations and preconceptions that society has set, encouraging young people to express and perform showing that everyone who is given the right encouragement and support can reach their true potential.

Andrew also teaches for performing arts schools around South Wales which include Universal Academy of the Arts and TDM to name a few. He is very proud to be a member of the Flamingo Chicks flock too!

Charlotte is a professional dancer, choreographer and dance teacher, working in and around Cardiff. She completed her vocational dance training at the University of South Wales, specialising in contemporary dance, and graduating with a First Class BA (Hons) degree. Charlotte is a great advocate for dance in Wales, having been chosen as a One Dance UK Ambassador and Dance Consortium Future Leader for 2018/19. She also has vast experience of delivering dance classes and workshops to a range of students in a variety of styles.

Since graduating, Charlotte has been developing a piece of contemporary dance that is designed to be accessible for audiences with a visual impairment. Charlotte is very excited to be delivering inclusive dance classes with Flamingo Chicks, as she loves sharing her passion for dance with others, and inspiring the next generation of young creative minds.

Emily is a qualified ballet teacher living in Caerphilly, South Wales. She trained professionally at the Royal Academy of Dance London, graduating with a BA(Hons) Ballet Education. During this time Emily taught in a variety of settings including with the inspiring Candoco dance on their groundbreaking Foundation Course in dance for Disabled Students, the first of it’s kind in the UK.

She has delivered GCSE dance in schools across Port Talbot as well as teaching classical ballet and modern jazz across Dublin, Bristol and Cardiff. Emily is passionate about providing enjoyable and encouraging dance lessons, empowering young people and giving them the confidence to grow.

Georgia is a community dance practitioner and aspiring choreographer and creator. Georgia graduated from The Royal Academy of Dance in 2018 with ambitions to work in the community in her local area in Kent. As well as working as a freelance dance teacher, Georgia is a founder of her company ‘GPCreatives’ offering bespoke creative dance workshops in schools, she aims to inspire a new generation of students on the opportunities creative dance brings. She says “My aim is to help students realise their creative potential through the art of dance”. Georgia is incredibly passionate about encouraging a fun learning environment and is very excited to begin working for Flamingo Chicks, and to meet a new flock of fantastic dancers.

Joanna has danced since the age of two. After completing her dance teaching qualifications at the Deborah Capon Dance College, she taught for two years across Yorkshire before teaching in Dubai for two years. She currently teaches many style of dance across Yorkshire, her youngest student being 11 months, her oldest being 72! Joanna is very passionate about teaching dance and loves seeing the difference it has on both physical and mental wellbeing for all ages and abilities.

Joanna is very excited to be working with Flamingo Chicks and to help spread their amazing work across Yorkshire.

Lauren first started dancing at two-and-a-half years old where her enthusiasm for dance quickly grew from a hobby into a vocation. Lauren studied a variety of dance disciplines including Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary.

Lauren’s passion for teaching dance was kindled at the age of 13 when she was selected to become an assistant in classes at her dance school. These early teaching experiences fuelled her passion and led to her decision to attend The Royal Academy of Dance where she received a degree with honours in ballet education.

Lauren has gained a wide range of teaching experience across a number of sectors and dance schools, teaching students from a wide demographic and adapting to suit students of all abilities and needs. 

This experience led Lauren to open her own dance school – Lauren Haith School of Dance – in 2018. The school is founded on Lauren’s passion is to provide inclusive dance classes and nurture a love of dance for all students.

Lauren is always looking to evolve her teaching practice and continues to gain new skills and experience to deliver the most inclusive and engaging classes she can.

Matt started dancing in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire with an interest in musical theatre and acting. He undertook a performing arts course at college in Leeds, with a keen focus in dance. Following this, Matt completed his professional training at the Scottish School of Contemporary Dance in 2010.

After Graduating Matt joined EDge 11, the postgraduate performance company of London Contemporary Dance School and studying repertory from Jeremy James. Matt has performed professionally in the UK and Internationally with Jorge Crecis, John Ross, Caroline Bowditch, Dam Van Huynh and Nuno Silva.

Matt has a keen interest and passion for teaching and has worked for London Contemporary Dance School, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Samuel Rhodes Special School, Middlesex University and Birkbeck University. He has a wide range of experience working with people of many ages and levels of experience, such as young people in pre-professional training, disabled people, dance students, adults and professional dancers. His teaching practice is centred on inclusivity and empowerment, enabling people of any background and experience to reach their full potential.

Graduating with a 1st class degree in Diverse Dance Styles, Rochelle quickly began developing her career within her dream line of work. As a dance choreographer & dance teacher, Rochelle has choreographed routines for projects as well as teaching urban and contemporary to disabled and non-disabled students. Rochelle’s ethos behind her passion is to make dance accessible for all bodies. She currently teaches street dance to primary school students and infuses an encouragement of self love into every session. Combining the creativity of both teacher and student, Rochelle seeks to build something interactive and challenging for each student.

Sam began his professional training in contemporary dance and classical ballet at the Scottish School of Contemporary Dance, Dundee, and went on to complete studies in Musical Theatre at TTC, Essex.

Since graduating Sam has worked around the world performing. But, parallel to a performing career he has worked as a consultant in development and producing roles in creative learning, education and health and wellbeing. Sam’s specialty is in learning and development for children and adults who have severe or complex needs, adverse childhood experiences and trauma. Sam achieves this by using a combination of creative arts in his practice such as Music, Singing, Dance and Drama. Sam is also a Makaton Tutor.

At the heart of his work, and a clear thread throughout, is his energy – inspired by the passion of performing he’s had from a young age, and his purpose of creating a space for everyone to flourish and have fun!

Sarah is passionate about the physical and mental health benefits dance can have on people’s lives and therefore strives to make dance as inclusive and accessible as possible, regardless of age, ability or background.

After completing her degree in Contemporary Dance at Bath Spa University in July 2017, Sarah has built a portfolio career working as a performer and dance teacher in a variety of settings. Her aim is to share dance with as many people as possible, whether that’s as an audience member appreciating dance, or as a participator themselves. Sarah is vice-principal of a dance school in Bristol, and teaches dance, yoga and mindfulness at a range of primary schools in Bristol and Bath. She enjoys working with a range of children and is inspired daily by their creativity and energy.

Graduating from The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts with a First Class Honours Degree in Acting, Sophie has been working as a freelance theatre artist and facilitator ever since. An experienced movement director and puppeteer, Sophie uses a devised approach in running classes and workshops. 

Working mainly from a physical and explorative perspective; Sophie’s core focus is always on confidence building. This means helping a student go beyond what they believe to be possible; so that they surprise themselves and others around them. Advocating an inclusive safe space for discovery and play, whilst also helping people hone their craft through technique and practice.

Victoria started attending ballet lessons when she was three years old. She went on to take other dance classes as she got older, such as; tap, modern, breakdance, contemporary, hip hop and commercial streetdance. She also has a passion for drama and acting and started going for graded examinations with LAMDA where she eventually received her acting diploma. She has a BA Hons degree in creative arts; Dance and Drama, from Bath Spa University and then trained with the Streetdance Teacher Training Company. She completed a Speech and Drama teaching diploma with New Era Academy and is a licensed Zumba instructor.

She later travelled with a children’s theatre company and can also be seen projected as an Edwardian woman in the Titanic museum in Belfast. She is now a founding member of a local children’s theatre company called the Page Park Performers.

Zoe is a freelance dance artist, based in South-East London. After graduating from London Studio Centre in 2014, Zoe has pursued her passion for bringing dance to every corner of our community, involving people of all ages, abilities, and cultures. 

Over the past 8 years she has taught in a range of schools, museums, galleries, and care services. She has worked extensively with children and adults with additional needs and enjoys using dance to allow people to grow and reach their personal goals.

Beth is a community dance artist based in Manchester. From a young age she has trained in a variety of styles, including Ballet, Jazz, and Modern, but took a particular shine to Contemporary Dance, which she went onto study at Kingston University London. While completing her degree she worked as a facilitator in hospital settings for adults and children with acquired brain injuries. Through this work, she was able to use movement as a form of mental and physical therapy and became captivated by the power dance could hold in people’s lives. Since graduating, Beth has worked in a local Primary School where she delivers dance classes for KS1 and KS2 children with a focus on building self-esteem and creativity through the joy of movement. Beth hopes to continue using her passion for dance as a tool to ignite positive change for people and their communities.

Alice graduated from the Performance Preparation Academy (Guildford, Surrey) in 2018 where she spent 3 years studying Musical Theatre. Along side her performing career, Alice has always had such a passion for teaching and has taught ages ranging from 2yrs to young adults in a variety of disciplines, including singing, drama, dance and musical theatre. In the last year Alice has had the privilege of working at some incredible SEND schools and has loved creating an inclusive environment for her students to creatively thrive in! Alice is thrilled to be joining the Flamingo Chicks team and can’t wait to spread a little joy, creativity and kindness through the form dance!

Non is a registered Teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance based in Cardiff, South Wales. Completing all Vocational RAD grades, Non achieved a high level of classical ballet training at her local ballet school, The Mandy and Shirley Morris School of Dance. An associate of the RAD, Non completed her professional teaching qualification (Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies) during the Covid-19 pandemic, officially graduating in September 2022. Since then, she has also trained as a Silver Swans Licensee. Non is now a teacher with Mandy and Shirley Morris, and is assistant ballet coach to the Welsh Rhythmic and Artistic Gymnastics foundation and senior squads. Additionally, Non has been fortunate enough to coach ballet for the Wales Synchronised Ice Skating Academy.

Non’s other achievements include securing a ‘New York City Dance and Performance Award’ for her role in Sarah Michelson’s ‘Dover Beach’, later touring America and Europe to appear as a soloist in another of Michelson’s creations, ‘Devotion’. Non also has a BA in History from the University of Exeter, graduating with a 2:1 in 2018. Whilst at university she was the ballet coach for the Dance Society, leading weekly sessions for beginner and advance students. Non won several awards at various inter-university dance competitions for her choreography and was recognised for her involvement in leading the winning team. Non is also a fluent welsh speaker and advocate for promoting the language, and completes all her dance training and teaching alongside working at the Wales Millennium Centre.