Kathryn Hurley
Kathryn Hurley began her training at the Corraine Collins Dance Studios before completing a BA (Hons) Degree in Dance and Theatre Performance at the prestigious Bird College of Performing Arts, Sidcup, Kent. Whilst here, Kathryn gained her teaching qualifications with Honours. Since then her versatile training has enabled her to work within different dance genres gaining valuable performance and teaching experience.
Upon graduation she toured Germany in Sesame Street - The Musical. Kathryn danced aboard MS Braemar for Fred.Olsen Cruises travelling throughout Europe, Africa and Scandinavia. She was a member of NCDC (Newbury Contemporary Dance Company) and then went on to perform with Meridian Dance Theatre and 'All You Can Eat' an Arts Council Funded Project promoting Healthy Eating in Schools. Kathryn worked as a dancer and Choreographer for 3 years for Welsh language theatre company Cwmni Mega. She has vast experience teaching dance in primary and secondary schools and dancing schools throughout the South West and the University of Bristol. Kathryn has also performed more recently at the Bristol Harbourside Festival. In 2006, Kathryn created Phase One Contemporary Youth Dance Company, a professionally led Company which toured schools and venues across Bristol and South Gloucestershire to high acclaim. The company won 'Best Dance Bid' for their work in 2007.
Upon graduation she toured Germany in Sesame Street - The Musical. Kathryn danced aboard MS Braemar for Fred.Olsen Cruises travelling throughout Europe, Africa and Scandinavia. She was a member of NCDC (Newbury Contemporary Dance Company) and then went on to perform with Meridian Dance Theatre and 'All You Can Eat' an Arts Council Funded Project promoting Healthy Eating in Schools. Kathryn worked as a dancer and Choreographer for 3 years for Welsh language theatre company Cwmni Mega. She has vast experience teaching dance in primary and secondary schools and dancing schools throughout the South West and the University of Bristol. Kathryn has also performed more recently at the Bristol Harbourside Festival. In 2006, Kathryn created Phase One Contemporary Youth Dance Company, a professionally led Company which toured schools and venues across Bristol and South Gloucestershire to high acclaim. The company won 'Best Dance Bid' for their work in 2007.
Natalie White
Natalie is currently studying at Bristol College of Dancing to complete her teaching qualifications. She has performed in numerous Dance and Singing Competitions and recently auditioned for X Factor and got to the third 'cut'. In 2010 Natalie got down to the last 10 auditionees in Cardiff for the TV series 'Over the Rainbow'. Natalie currently teaches at a number of different schools across Bristol.
Carol Kitching
Carol started dancing tap, ballet and modern at an early age and enjoyed performing on various stages for many years in Blackpool, before moving 'down south'. She achieved her ISTD teaching qualification in 1996 and have thoroughly enjoyed teaching adult tap classes ever since.
Call Kathryn on 07968 378995 for further information or e-mail info@thekathrynhurleydanceacademy.com
