EMILY DERRY
I trained as a professional dancer at Performers College in Essex.
I have a level 6 Trinity Diploma in Dance Theatre and I am qualified ISTD DDE dance teacher in Ballet, Tap and Modern Jazz.
I am also a qualified Acrobatic Arts Module 1 and 2 Instructor, a Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Instructor, an Aerial Instructor (silks, hoop, trapeze, rope and sling), Aerial Yoga Instructor and Cosmic Kids! Yoga Instructor .
I have taught many styles of dance ranging from Irish, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical theatre, Chair Acro and Street Dance to all ages.
I have created my own workshops and children’s parties for 6 years
I love interacting with children, and dancing and party games are what I love doing, so I become one of them, enjoying the fun as much as the children do.
I am known as “Emily Cheese” by the children I have met, because I am always happy and smiling.
I have taught all ages in dance from Tots to Adults.
I worked at Haven Holiday Park as a fun dancer, been on tour with Ben – The Michael Jackson tribute Act, toured with Rory and appeared in the film Cuban Fury.
Why choose me?
- Fully qualified dance and aerial teacher
- Fully insured
- Paediatric First Aid trained
- DBS checked
- Covid secure working environments
LUICIA DILLOW
I started dancing at the age of seven, training in Street, Tap, Ballet and Musical Theatre before later exploring Contemporary styles. From an early age, I loved learning new skills and performing, and this passion for movement eventually led me into aerial and acrobatic arts.
My love of teaching began when I started assisting classes at the age of eleven, and I have enjoyed helping students of all ages build confidence, strength and a love for movement ever since. I graduated from Canterbury Christ Church University in 2026 with a First Class BA (Hons) degree in Dance Education. I have also completed my Level 4 Diploma in Dance Teaching, achieving distinctions in all units, alongside First Aid, SEND Awareness in Dance, Progressing Ballet Technique Levels 1, 2 and 3, and specialist aerial teacher training.
As a qualified aerial teacher, I enjoy combining my dance and performance background with aerial arts, helping students develop strength, technique, flexibility, body awareness and performance quality while encouraging them to challenge themselves and have fun. I teach aerial disciplines including hoop, silks and static trapeze, and aim to create classes that are supportive, inclusive and exciting for every student.
Outside of teaching, I have performed in productions with Nova Grace Productions, The Arden Theatre, Claire Snoad Productions and Lara Hogbin, as well as appearing in a music video for Roleplay Music. These experiences continue to influence the creativity, energy and performance quality I bring to my teaching.
I love helping children and young people discover what they are capable of, whether they are completely new to aerial or looking to develop their skills further. My aim is for every student to leave class feeling proud, challenged and excited to see what they can do next.
