Principal - Katie Griffin
Katie is an experienced fully qualified professional dance and musical theatre teacher, who has trained at several renowned dance schools throughout the UK, LA & New York. She has a strong passion for helping others achieve their goals and has the drive and determination to help others succeed the way she has throughout her career.
Where it all began....
Katie started dancing at the age of 9 as a disco Freestyle dancer, Katie went to competitions travelling up and down the country and achieved premier champion status. When Katie reached the age of 15 she wanted to become more than just a freestyle dancer so then went on to study all different styles of dance, jazz, latin, street, ballet and tap, during this time she realised that her passion for dance and musical theatre was more than just a hobby. Katie then went on to receive professional training from dance & musical theatre experts throughout the UK as well as training at the dance industry experts the Edge performing arts centre in LA and Broadway Dance centre in New York.
At the age of 16 Katie auditioned for numerous well known Musical theatre schools and won a DADA (dance and drama award) to go and train at ‘The Urdang Academy’ which she graduated from in 2010. During her time at Urdang she was taught by several industry professionals and gained the knowledge and experience required to further her career. After Graduating she went on to perform in numerous European tours and pantomimes.
In 2013 Katie decided to step away from performing and started teaching to help others achieve their dreams, she is a qualified dance teacher with the I.D.T.A ( international dance teachers association) and is a member of the A.D.F.P which allows children to take part in exams and also disco freestyle competitions. She loves teaching and working with children of all ages, Katie works hard to ensure all children in her classes have fun and fulfil their full potential.
Katie has been running Kreative for 9 years and has helped children become world champions, go off to musical theatre colleges and also taught and progressed dancers into dance teachers.
Teacher - Alannah Pilborough
Alannah graduated from Momentum Performing Arts Academy with a three-year Performing Arts Diploma and DDEs in Classical Ballet and Modern Theatre Dance. Whilst in training, Alannah was awarded the First Year Performance Award and the Teacher Training Award.
Alannah's professional journey has taken her across the globe, where she has made her mark in TV, theatre, and international tours as a dancer, actor, and choreographer. Her passion for the performing arts is matched by her commitment to lifelong learning and sharing her industry expertise with her students.
Alongside performance, teaching is very close to Alannah’s heart. Alannah has taught a wide range of genres to many age groups both in the UK and abroad. Teaching is a core passion for Alannah, and she is devoted to nurturing the next generation of performers with the knowledge and skills she has acquired throughout her career.
Teacher - Holly Early
Holly has been freestyle dancing on the southern circuit for over 12 years and has achieved champion status in all three styles; in 2017, she made it to the semi finals in the Freestyle World Championships in Blackpool.
Holly has also achieved champion status in street dance and has danced in shows at the O2 Arena. Holly is passionate and confident about teaching and looks for the best in all children at dance.
Holly has recently taken her Freestyle IDTA Associate qualification ( July 2021) and is now our latest qualified teacher at Kreative , trained by Miss Katie. She is happy to be taking on more classes as a teacher .
Teacher - Victoria Mudima
Victoria graduated from Addict Dance Academy in 2016 and since then has enjoyed success in TV, Stage and Live Shows
Her TV credits include: The Masked Dancer (ITV) Britain’s Got Talent (ITV) Dancing on Ice: Oti Mabuse (ITV) Strictly Come Dancing (BBC) The Greatest Dancer (BBC) and The Royal Variety Performance (ITV) to name just a few!
Victoria has performed alongside A- List Artist Mabel on her Tours, Music Videos and TV appearances. In 2023 she performed with Supergroup Take That in Hyde Park: BST.
Other credits include: Capital Summertime Ball under the direction of Elizabeth Honan. The Closing Ceremony of the 2023 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. TINA The Musical. EMA Awards & Global Awards.
She can also be seen in the new Robbie Williams Biopic movie ‘Better Man’ directed by Michael Gracey, Choreographed by Ashley Wallen (2024)
Additional to her many years of performing, she also has over a decade of teaching experience. Victoria is fortunate enough to be in a position where she is able to encourage and inspire the next generation of dancers through her performing, teaching and judging.
Teacher - Zoe Collins
Zoe has recently joined Kreative as a dancer teacher. She recently returned from her travels, working on a cruise ship with Royal Caribbean and now has jumped straight back to what she loves doing most, teaching!
Zoe has danced since the age of 7, in a range of styles such as contemporary, jazz, tap, musical theatre, street dance, lyrical and more. After her GCSEs she went on to get her Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dance before training at Kingston School of Arts and obtaining a first class degree in dance. Zoe has taught ages from 6months up to 65years over the course of the last 4-5 years and she can’t wait to see you all in class!