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Meet The Team
Our Talented Teachers
All of our Ballet, Modern and Tap classes are taught by highly qualified and professional teachers, all of whom are DBS checked to secure the safety of all pupils. The aim of the school is to provide a safe and fun environment for children and adults to learn. We strive to help develop self-confidence and the love of dance in our students while preparing them for exams and performances.
Founder and Principal of MK Dance
Kathryn Billings
Kathryn began dancing at the age of three and trained through to the Royal Academy of Dance, earning a BA (Hons) Arts, Licentiate of the RAD (LRAD), and Registered Teacher Status (RTS). She is also ISTD qualified and trained in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), Acrobatic Arts, and Pilates, allowing her to deliver well-rounded, safe, and progressive training for dancers of all ages and abilities.
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After graduating, Kathryn taught extensively across Croydon and Bromley before founding MK Dance in 2008. Since then, she has taught over 400 pupils and prepared students for examinations with a 100% success rate. She is also an experienced mentor, supporting new RAD Teaching Certificate candidates as they begin their teaching careers.
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Alongside running MK Dance, Kathryn works within a secondary school setting, where she supports and mentors SEND pupils, using dance and movement to build confidence, inclusion, and personal development.
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In addition to her professional work, Kathryn is a proud mum to Poppy, Matilda, Eliza, and Arlo.
Tap, Modern and MK Associates Co-Ordinator
Charlotte Raven
Charlotte leads our ISTD Tap and Modern classes at MK Dance and leads our MK Associates class, having created her own Jazz syllabus. Charlotte is a graduate from The Urdang Academy and previously went to The Brit School.
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Whilst at these colleges, Charlotte trained in Musical Theatre and multiple other genres of Dance. Charlotte has DDI qualifications in Tap and Modern Theatre. Before joining MK Dance, she previously assisted and taught at a number of local dance schools, and covered classes and fitness classes at The Brit School.
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Ballet Teacher
Chloe Spencer
Chloe's passion for ballet began at age 3; when her babysitter was ill so she was taken to a ballet - the first time she sat still, as she was transfixed! She is ISTD Trained in Classical Ballet, Tap & Modern to high levels and has performed with the English Youth Ballet in Coppelia & Giselle en pointe shoes, and in various folk and rock music videos, a feature film and the Olympics Opening Ceremony.
She comes alive when she’s teaching and inspiring children and adults to dance. She’s passionate about sharing the joy of dance with everyone, and runs community dance projects that make dance inclusive for all backgrounds and SENs, and builds communities.
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Ballet Teacher
Molly Jones-Doherty
Molly is a London-based performer and dance educator. Her passion for dance began at the age of three and has shaped her journey in the performing arts ever since. She trained at The BRIT School and then graduated from Performers College with a Degree in Musical Theatre & Dance where she received rigorous training in singing, acting, and dance.
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Alongside her performance training, Molly pursued her love for teaching. She completed her DDE (Diploma in Dance Education) qualifications in Ballet, Tap, and Modern, allowing her to pass on her passion to young people with both technical depth and creative expression.
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