Dynamix specialise in a variety of dance styles; jazz, jazz technique, street, commercial, hip-hop styles, contemporary and acro. Our aim is to give the children a professional standard of training at the same time as promoting self-confidence. We aim to train the children in the most positive way possible, this is something really important to Amy. Having a dance school that work together, cheer each other on and celebrate one and others success is something we pride ourselves on.
We run classes in Thrapston & Wellingborough as well as teaching dance in a variety of school in Northamptonshire.
We give our dancers many performance opportunities as well as local performances and our annual shows, so far we have performed at Wembley Stadium and next year we will be performing at Disneyland Paris! (We were meant to do this year but due to COVID our trip was postponed) Amy wants the children to have as many unforgettable opportunities as possible!
Over the school holidays we always have workshops going on, some with our talented in-house staff, some guest teachers from London. So far we had a Lion King Workshop & Thriller. These are professionals from the West End shows that we get down to teach for the day, again to give the children some amazing memories.
In February a few of our students took part in an agency audition, which I am delighted to say they got on to, I can’t wait to see what they get up to!
Meet The Teachers
With a rich foundation in dance, I trained for three years on a full scholarship at Bodywork Company Dance Studios in Cambridge, where I honed my skills in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Commercial, Contemporary and Hip-Hop. After signing with the leading commercial agency Mass Movement, I had the privilege of performing on the nightly show for ITV multiple times, which significantly enriched my professional experience in the industry.
In 2017, I established Dynamix Dance Company with a clear vision as I had decided performing professionally isn’t where my heart lead. I wanted to provide students with professional dance training in a nurturing and supportive environment. Having faced challenges during my own professional training, I understood the importance of fostering a space where dancers could develop both confidence and discipline while mastering their craft.
Since its inception, Dynamix has flourished, and I am immensely proud of our achievements, including our dedicated studio and classes in Thrapston and Wellingborough, as well as dance clubs in local schools. Our students have successfully auditioned for esteemed institutions such as Bodywork, Stella Mann, Dance Box Studios, Perform Like A Pro, Phoenix Boys. Notably, one of our talented students, Ronnie, showcased his skills on Britain’s Got Talent with the Phoenix Boys, following his discovery at one of our competitions.
Together with my exceptional team at Dynamix, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of dancers, imbued with the same ethos and passion that drives our mission.
Vic started her performing arts journey at Millennium Performing Arts (London) at the age of 16, upon graduating she moved to NYC to study at Broadway Dance Center on their Professional Semester Dance Course.
Credits:
- Original Cast of Squad Goals (London) – Ellie Mae
- Beauty & The Beast (Ensemble, U/S Wicked Queen
- West End Live 2009-2012 with West End Kids.
- A night with Bryn Terfel (Singer)
- The Commonwealth Banquet at Westminster Palace.
- Saudi Cup (Saudi Arabia)
Vic has also performed for high profile brands and well known TV channels such as Google, Netflix, Channel 4, ITV and Mini.
Sarah’s performing highlights includes singing and dancing both in the UK and touring Europe, appearances on BBC’s Children in Need and at the National Television Awards in tribute to Sir David Attenborough.
With over 25 years’ experience teaching all genres of dance in both studio and college settings, Sarah brings with her a wealth of knowledge and insight. She teaches both RAD and ISTD syllabus as well as developing her own training programmes in ballet, jazz and tap which brings together the best of English and American training systems.
As a multi-disciplinary teacher, Sarah encourages students to find the connection between all their disciplines and to carry the thread through from one class to the next. She is able to help dancers recognise the strengths they have across their genres and use those tools in new and innovative ways to adapt and grow with fresh challenges.
With a strong focus on technique and creative ways of developing style and performance, she aims to provide a safe, supportive environment where students feel free to experiment, without focusing on failure or success. Sarah believes that the studio should be a collaborative space where pupils learn from a young age to set their own goals, monitor their progress, and validate themselves so building resilience whatever their future path may be.
As a member of Danscend, Sarah is committed to supporting dancer mental wellbeing and is highly experienced in working with neurodiverse dancers, readily adapting her teaching style and the environment to meet the needs of individuals within the class. She is a strong advocate for dancers, speaking up for change in the dance world so that it is a more welcoming and respectful place for everyone.
She is an alumnus of the Roots, Rhythm, Race and Dance programme which aims to bring Black dance history into the studio to help students build connections to the cultural origins of the jazz genres and to improve inclusivity and equity in the dance world.
As a member of International Association for Dance Medicine & Science, Sarah is able to use this resource to enhance her ability to guide children through their various stages of growth and overcome any physical difficulties or limitations they may have. She is a certified instructor of Progressing Ballet Technique and has recently set up an injury prevention programme for vocational students aged 11 plus.
Sarah also works as a private coach and mentor offering bespoke training to dancers of all ages and experience, and often visits schools as a guest teacher and consultant. For many years one of her favourite roles has been to mentor and support young teachers as they are starting out on their careers.
She is very lucky to have taught alongside some highly renowned teachers and examiners gaining much from their knowledge and expertise, and continues to push herself with courses and classes in new genres and styles, most recently studying with the world class teachers and choreographers of Broadway Dance Center in New York.
Under her coaching and mentorship, students have had great success at local and national competitions including UK Young Dancer, All England and the Janet Cram Awards.
Previous students have successfully auditioned for many schools and training programmes including Royal Ballet School Associates, Tring Classical Ballet Academy, Elmhurst Associates, Arts Educational School, Central School of Ballet, Trinity Laban Conservatoire, Bird College, Performers College, Urdang Academy, Italia Conti and Laine Theatre Arts, and can been seen performing and teaching around the world.
Mackenzie comes to us from California where she trained as a competitive dancer going on to get her degree in dance from San Francisco State University. While there she received a full scholarship to train with the Joffrey Ballet and then gained her first professional musical theatre credits performing in “In the Heights”, “Mary Poppins” and “A Chorus Line”. She then moved it New York to further her training with Broadway Dance Centers Professional semester. While in New York she booked an online Pepsi commercial with the artist J Balvin which catapulted her to Miami where she would go on to dance for numerous artist on live tv award shows, music videos, and tv shows including the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas and Balon de Oro in Los Angeles. During Covid Mackenzie moved to the UK to expand her dance knowledge and is thrilled to be teaching at Dynamix.
Katy Trained at Stella Mann College of Performing Arts in Bedford. Worked in places all over the UK, Greece and Germany in a variety of dance jobs! Specialising in dance styles such as Showgirl Jazz, Bollywood, Commercial and contemporary. I started teaching dance a few years ago and strive to give children all the enjoyment I get from dancing and making it a positive environment!
Lucia has graduated from Addict Dance Academy in 2023 achieving a First Class (BA Hons). She has trained in many styles including Jazz, Commercial, Ballet, Tap, Latin and Contemporary. As well as dancing, she has trained in singing and acting. She has had opportunities to perform in Disneyland Paris, His Majesty’s Theatre and The Royal Albert Hall. Having trained with choreographers that are currently in the industry such as Joanna Goodwin, Matt Nicholson and Blake John Wood she has gained knowledge that she hopes to pass on to dancers at Dynamix Dance Company. Lucia’s goal is to help every dancer grow with confidence in all styles but most importantly enjoy themselves.
Sarah-Jane has trained in Classical Ballet, Modern, Tap and many other forms of dance as well as drama and singing from the age of three. She then went on to study for three years at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. During thistime of completing her BA (Hons) in 2015, she worked with and alongside Charles Linehan, Anna Williams, Gary Lambert, Scottish Dance Theatre, and current company members from Random Wayne McGregor’s Dance Companyas well as Tavaziva Dance Company. Sarah throughout her career has taught extensively both in education and Youth groups as well as had experience in performing regularly in theatre and film from a young age. Sarah-Jane joined a contemporary dance company after she had graduated for a year, working alongside with and touring pieces around the UK and Europe created by Richard Alston, Abi Mortimer, Liz Aggis, il dance-Lee Brummer and Motion House. Sarah-Jane then went on to complete a Masters in dance performance. Sarah-Jane currently works as a freelance dance teacher and performs from time to time with and is part of a Professional Contemporary company based in Milton Keynes.