Dance School

Introduction

The St Catherine’s Dance School offers a wide variety of dance classes for girls of every age and ability. For students in PPIII upwards, throughout the Prep and Senior school, Dance is offered as an extra curricular activity. Classes run after school and take place in our purpose built dance studio or the prep school gym. All dance classes explore the element of creativity, and enjoyment and all lessons are taught in a fun and positive environment.

Ballet classes are offered, following the syllabus of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), and lessons in Tap and Modern, following the syllabus of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD). Once students have reached the required techniques and levels they will be given the option of entering for examinations and class awards.  The Dance school also offers fun, non-syllabus jazz classes where students will learn basic jazz dance technique, alongside upbeat routines and exciting choreography. We also have a Bi-Annual Dance Showcase event that takes place in the Autumn term in the school's purpose built Auditorium.  

To enrol your daughter at the dance school or for any other queries that require a prompt response please contact danceschool@stcatherines.info. 

Mrs Lizi Eringa
Principal of the Dance School

Mrs Lizi Eringa, Principal of the St Catherine’s Dance School
email: Lizi.Eringa@stcatherines.info 

Mrs Eringa gained Distinction in the Professional Dancers’ Teaching Diploma, from the Royal Academy of Dance, London and has 15 years dance teaching experience. She is a registered teacher of the RAD, an ISTD affiliate and is Progressing Ballet Technique certified.

She is an examiner of the Royal Academy of Dance and has travelled across the UK and internationally assessing dance. She has taught at international RAD dance summer schools in Singapore and Italy and as a guest dance lecturer at Plymouth University. Mrs Eringa began performing on stage from an early age in productions with the National Youth Ballet before training full time at The Legat School of Dance. She went on to perform in dance and musical theatre productions across the UK and in Spain, before establishing her dance teaching career.

She is delighted to bring her performance, teaching, and examining experience to lead the dance team at St Catherine’s Dance School.  Mrs Eringa encourages all students to take part in dance classes where students can develop their self-confidence, self-discipline, creativity, and have fun.

Mrs Holli Bridger
Visiting Dance teacher
email: Holli.Bridger@stcatherines.info

Mrs Bridger graduated from The Italia Conti Academy in 2005 with a Trinity Diploma in Musical Theatre and has 18 years dance teaching experience. She gained ISTD teaching qualifications in Imperial Ballet, Tap and Modern. Her interest in dance teaching began when working as a teaching assistant before becoming a qualified ISTD teacher.

Mrs Bridger worked as a professional dancer and singer and uses her stage and performance skills to inspire students in her classes. She has a huge passion for teaching and enjoys passing on her knowledge to students at St. Catherine’s.

Miss Jayne Bennett
Visiting Dance teacher
email:  Jayne.Bennett@stcatherines.info

Miss Bennett gained a first class degree in Ballet Education from the Royal Academy of Dance and was awarded the Iris Truscott scholarship. She is a registered teacher of the RAD, holds ISTD DDE qualifications in Imperial Ballet and Modern, and is Progressing Ballet Technique certified.

She is an Arts Award Advisor for Trinity College, a member of the RAD London & Middlesex regional committee, and mentors students on their placement module as part of the RAD degree programme. Miss Bennett has performed in a variety of productions and worked with several dance companies including Carpe Diem Dance Company and Co.Motion Dance.

Miss Bennett is passionate about dance education, teaches with great enthusiasm and likes to see students enjoying and succeeding in their classes.

Mrs Faye Reeve
Visiting Dance teacher,
email: Faye.Reeve@stcatherines.info
 (Maternity leave from July 2020)