Honours. Lesley has performed in various dance productions and has also choreographed for local events and competitions. She joined The Rennie Dance Academy in 2010 and teaches Modern, Tap, and National classes.
The Rennie Dance Academy offers a wide range of classes for children and students of all ages and abilities. The classes are led by highly qualified and experienced staff who are dedicated to providing professional training in Dance and Performing Arts.
The academy offers classes in RAD Ballet, ISTD Modern and Tap, Jazz, Streetdance, and Contemporary. Students are given a strong foundation in classical technique while also developing essential skills such as confidence, self-esteem, and individuality. The academy promotes self-discipline and encourages all students to reach their full potential, celebrating their achievements and fostering a love for dancing.
The academy is equipped with fully equipped dance studios, providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students to learn and grow.
The principal of The Rennie Dance Academy is Kirsten Rennie-Carter, who is a fully registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. Kirsten teaches ballet at Grades and Vocational level and has been dancing since the age of three. She established The Rennie Dance Academy in 1994 and is dedicated to providing high-quality dance education to children and students.
Sarah Munns is another highly qualified teacher at the academy, specialising in ballet. She has been dancing since the age of four and has reached Advanced level in Ballet, Tap, Modern, and National. Sarah completed her training at the Royal Academy of Dance, graduating with a first-class honours degree in The Art and Teaching of Ballet. She has been teaching at The Rennie Dance Academy since 2005 and is experienced in teaching all ages at both graded and vocational levels.
Lucy Nelson teaches ballet and contemporary classes at The Rennie Dance Academy. She studied dance from a young age and continued her training at the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance. Lucy gained her Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies and her Registered Teaching Status with the Royal Academy of Dance in 2008. She teaches at many nurseries and dance schools in Brighton and Sussex.
Andr Koschyk is a highly experienced teacher at The Rennie Dance Academy. He trained at Doreen Bird College of Performing Arts and had a career as a singer and dancer in Musical Theatre. Andr and his wife taught at their own dance school in Germany for 17 years, and he is now an examiner for the ISTD for Modern Theatre and Tap. He is also an approved tutor for the ISTD teacher training programme and a member of the Advanced 1 MTH, MTH Grades, and Tap teaching teams.
Lesley Bradford is another talented teacher at the academy. She started dancing at the age of three and graduated from the Professional Dance and Teacher Training course at Drusilla Duffill Theatre School. Lesley has been awarded Associate qualifications with the ISTD in Modern, Tap, and National and has also been presented with the National Dance Award. She joined The Rennie Dance Academy in 2010 and teaches Modern, Tap, and National classes.
The Rennie Dance Academy also offers a variety of events and performances throughout the year, providing students with opportunities to showcase their skills and talents. The academy has a dedicated gallery where photos and videos of these events and performances are showcased.
For more information about The Rennie Dance Academy, including class timetables, uniform requirements, and contact details, please visit their website or get in touch with them through their social media pages.