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
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 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 with her #DNDanceFamily.
Miss Chanelle
Head of Student Progression & VP of Planning
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. New a huge part of the core team, Chanelle oversees the progression of all students throughout the school, incorporate exams and awards as well as supporting those moving on to vocational college.
Miss Jane
Head of DN Company & VP of Dance
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). Jane is much loved across the school and is dedicated to the growth of every student she teaches. You can always rely on her to brighten up your day!
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. We are very lucky to have her!
Miss Amy
DN Dance, Dance Babies Teacher & Head of Younger Yrs Programme
The lovely Amy with a brilliant bright smile brings infectious warmth and enthusiasm to her classes. Amy is Head of our Younger Yrs Dance Programme & DN dance parties as well as a key member of our DN Dance Babies team.
Miss Hope
DN Dance, Dance Babies & Lead Theatre Teacher
Miss Megan became the effervescent face of our studio back in 2017 and is a wonderful teacher 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 Olivia
DN Dance & Dance Babies Teacher
Miss Olivia is a ballet & tap whizz! A fully qualified RAD ballet teacher, Olivia brings so much to our team. Joining us from Southern England, Miss Olivia also shares her skills in our Dance Babies classes.
Miss Zoe
DN Dance Teacher & Younger Yrs Programme support
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. Catch her in birthday parties too.
Miss Lorna
DN Dance Teacher
Miss Lorna is our specialist commercial 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 Alex
DN Dance & Dance Babies Teacher
A smile that could light up any studio. Miss Alex has an amazing ability to capture the attention of every child, draw them in and spread her infectious love of music and dance to the next generation. You can also book Miss Alex for a birthday party.
Miss Kate
Acro Teacher
With a BA (hons) in Circus Arts, Kate brings a wealth of expertise to our Acro classes. A highlight of Kate’s professional career is an Acrobat on BBC’s show Tumble. Precision and power are just some of her focus skills. Her energy and fun brings sparkle to her classes.
Caroline
Administrator & Team Organiser
What would we do without Caroline! As well as looking after all our DN babies and theatre enquiries, Caroline takes care of the studio shop and the day to day administration and keeps the whole place ticking. Caroline doing what she does, means the rest of the DN team can focus on what they 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!