About US
MK Dance
MK Dance is a recently formed Croydon and Bromley dance School by Kathryn Billings, who has been qualified to teach since 2005. At MK Dance we offer classes in
RAD Ballet
The dance school follows the Royal Academy of
Dance syllabus which prepares pupils for classical ballet examinations
from Pre-Primary through to Advanced II.
The
Royal Academy of Dance syllabus and examinations are internationally
recognised and accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
(QCA)
ISTD Tap
The dance school follows the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing syllabus which prepares children for examinations from Primary to Advanced 2
Street Jazz
A fun class for children to learn all the latest dance moves. Building childrens confidence and creating their own dance style. Classes start from 4 years old.
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All pupils are encouraged to set goals for themselves through either examinations or class presentation. Whilst we offer the opportunity for pupils to take exams these are not cumpolsory, we believe that pupils should be encouraged to develop confidence, discipline, creativity and independence which will help whether they decide to pursue a career in dance or take another route in their lifes.
Teachers
Kathryn Billings (Principal)
Kathryn Billings has studied with the Royal Academy of Dance gaining a BA(Hons) Art and Teaching of Ballet and was awarded by the Academy a Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance (LRAD).
After Graduating Kathryn has continued to teach primarily in Croydon and Bromley. Kathryn founded her own school, Kathryn Billings School of Dance in Bromley and Croydon, which now runs under the MK Dance name.
Kathryn has taught over 200 pupils during her teaching career, developing students for examinations with 100% success rate.
Arlette Mangion (Ballet Teacher)
Arlette was introduced to Ballet at the tender age of two
and a half at The Ballet School in Malta. In her early teens she started
taking classes at Creative Dance Studio. It was at this time that
Arlette realised that she wanted to fully commit to Ballet as a career.
She, therefore, decided to apply for a degree in Ballet Education at the
Royal Academy of Dance.
Arlette
graduated in July 2011 and achieved her Registered Teacher Status, Arlette
has also passed her Advanced 2 examination in March 2011. Arlette
Currently works as a ballet teacher at MK Dance and at Rainbow Day
Nursery in Bromley, She also assists at The Ballet School and Moone
School of Ballet.
Gemma Rix (Tap and Street Jazz Teacher)
Gemma started
taking Ballet lessons from the age of two at a local dance school (Kermel School
of Dance) in Gosport. Taking classes in Modern, Tap, Jazz, National and Song. From five years upwards Gemma took part in local festivals and pantomimes which lead her to the all England finals.
Gemma auditioned for the full time courses at Laine Theatre Arts, Bird
College and Italia Conti. Gemma gained Scholarships at Laine’s and Italia Conti but her heart was set on Italia Conti due to its fantastic teaching course.
Throughout her three years studying she achieved her diploma in musical theatre as
well as her teaching qualifications in
Modern, Tap and Ballet.
All teachers are CRB checked and fully insured.
