Harriet Wilczynska

 - Admin/dance teacher

Harriet is fully qualified ISTD Dance Teacher who is DBS Checked and first aid trained.

"I started to train to dance at the age  3. I obtained a dance scholarship for my secondary school where I furthered my passion for dance. Following my A-levels I auditioned for a full time dance college. Training everyday I gained a Performers Course plus my ISTD Dance and Teaching Qualification. During training I performed at one of the largest Dance Exhibitions, Move it, in 2010. In addition I took part in a variety of show performance and short films.

Through out college my focus was teaching, i enjoy giving my knowledge of dance to others and seeing how different children develop in dance as well as helping them. My job is extremely rewarding."

Valentina Bogris - Dance Teacher 

Valentina is a classically trained ballet dancer, holding teaching qualifications in DDI Ballet, Tap and Modern.  From the age of 3 she attended The Beverly School of performing arts studying all genres of dance and Musical Theatre. She further continued her studies by attended full-time training at The North London Dance Studios where she graduated with a Performing arts degree. Later she attended The Margaret Howard College where she qualified in teacher training.

As well as pursuing her love of teaching, Valentina has performed in many productions with a wide variety of lead roles. She also danced with the National Youth Ballet performing at the prestigious Saddlers Wells theatre. She has also directed and choreographed many productions.

She loves to encourage young performers and hopes her passion for dance will inspire all her pupils. Her aim is to give each student the knowledge and guidance to strive forward to the best of their ability and excel in the Performing Arts industry. 

Carrie Burke - Dance Teacher 

Carrie is DBS checked, First Aid trained and has a degree in Literature and Film (BA hons) Carrie is a fully qualified dance teacher who holds ISTD dance teaching qualifications in Ballet, Tap and Modern. 

'I started dancing at the age of 4 at a local dance school in Welwyn. Whilst growing up I took my ISTD exams in Ballet, Tap and Modern and also attended Theatre school/ contemporary dance classes. At University, whilst studying for my degree, I choreographed and taught for the competition team and competed myself in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Contemporary. Post Uni, I attended the Anna Morgan Teacher Training college in Kent and gained my DDIs last year and my DDEs this year. I currently teach a lot of ballet, including pointe work and can't wait to join the team at Blitz' 

Beth Higgs - Dance Teacher 

Beth is a graduate of The Margaret Howard Theatre College and has achieved her Diploma in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre, coinciding with teaching qualifications in  ISTD Tap, Modern and Commercial. 

Her experience in Performing Arts has gained her credible accolades such as performances on Cruise Ships across the world, and an appearance on The West End stage. 

She is delighted that she has become a part of our wonderful team and looks forward to watching the students grow.

Rhianna Bolton - Dance Teacher 

Rhianna has recently graduated from the Urdang Academy. Before this Rhianna performed with the London Children's Ballet, performing one of the lead roles in their tour of the Little princess. She was also lucky enough to participate in many competitions including the All England Dance National Finals and being invited to perform at the inaugural Dance Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. As well as this she competed in the Dance World Cup where among other awards she became a world champion in tap.>