Meet The Team
professional dancers, amazing teachers
Our Amazing Dance Teachers
Our professionally trained and super talented teachers specialise in a range of dance styles from Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary and Pointe through to Musical Theatre and Dance Acro. There’s no better opportunity to learn from the professional experience of so many great teachers all in one place.
DN Dance Team
Miss Nicky
Founder & Principal of DN Dance
The inspiration and drive at the heart of everything we do, Miss Nicky is the fabulous founder and principle of DN Dance. After 7 years performing around the world as a professional dancer, Nicky settled in Edinburgh and opened the doors to her first ever class back in 2010. Now, surrounded by an amazing team, super talented students, and supportive parents, Nicky is more motivated than ever to continue this wonderful journey to the stars with her #DNDanceFamily.
Miss Jane
Assistant Principal & Head of Comp Team
Our passionate and dedicated Miss Jane brought magic to the growing DN Dance team back in 2014 and has excelled ever since. Jane became owner and principle of our Kirkliston & Winchburgh branch in 2017 and launched our super fabulous competition team (DN Company).
Miss Chanelle
Head of Student Development & Progression
Nicky’s self-appointed work-wife, our super talented tapper Miss Chanelle brings fun and friendliness to every class. Chanelle joined DN Dance in early 2014, soon becoming owner and Principal of our very first franchise, Edinburgh Crewe Branch.
Miss Beverley
DN Dance & Dance Babies Teacher
Miss Bev’s 10 years performing as a professional dancer on the world’s biggest cruise lines means she has bags of experience. Her friendly, enthusiastic and super fun nature make her classes really popular. Miss Beverley and Nicky met on their very first cruise ship together and have been best of friends ever since. In 2013, Bev waved goodbye to her last ship and joined our wonderful DN Dance Family, we are very lucky to have her!
Miss Amy
DN Dance & Dance Babies Teacher
The lovely Amy with a brilliant bright smile brings infectious warmth and enthusiasm to her classes. Amy teaches our younger years (DN Ducklings) classes, dance parties and is a key member of our DN Dance Babies team.
Miss Megan
DN Dance, Dance Babies & Theatre Teacher
Miss Megan became the effervescent face of our studio reception back in 2017 and is a wonderful teacher in training who just loves to see students derive real joy from their classes. Students sprint into the studio to see Miss Megan, her Dance Acro classes are a huge hit!
Miss Zoe
DN Dance & Lil Beatz Teacher
Miss Zoe specialises in street and hip hop, and is an excellent tap dancer too. Zoe has a super laidback and calm demeanor and is great with kids of all ages.
Miss Lorna
DN Dance Teacher
Miss Lorna is our specialis commercial dance teacher. Commercial is a style synonymous with music videos and live music concerts. Lorna has danced at major events including the Brit Awards, and for some stars including: Dua Lipa, Ellie Goulding, Emeli Sande & Mark Ronson.
Miss Sophy
DN Dance Teacher
Miss Sophy is a tap and ballet whiz, but her absolutle favourite is lyrical. Along with our Friday classes in South Queensferry, Sohpy teaches out over 50s classes at our studios in South Gyle
Miss Hannah
Musical Theatre Teacher
A smile that could light up any studio. Miss Hannah has an amazing ability to capture the attention of every child, draw them in and spread her infectious love of music and performance to the next generation.
Fiona
Administrator & Team Organiser
What would we do without Fiona! As well as looking after all our enquiries, Fiona takes care of the studio shop and the day to day administration and keeps the whole place ticking. Fiona doing what she does, means Nicky can focus on what she does best, the teaching.
Lindsay
Director
Nicky’s husband and partner in crime, Lindsay has joined the DN Dance Family as a full-time team member in December 2019. Lindsay does the stuff in the background, ensuring things run smoothly so the teachers can focus on being teachers!
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