Kitty Langan Studio

I started dancing at a very early age at Dizzy Feet Dance Academy which was a freestyle disco dance school. I danced with them until I turned 18 and in that time I had competed in many competitions and weekend festivals all over the country, bringing many trophies home for everything ranging from solo dances to team routines.
After school I went on to study A Levels at Cirencester College and I continued to dance with Dizzy Feet in my spare time. I also took a dance course at the college. I came out of my first year in Cirencester College with a Distinction** in dance, along with passing all my A levels.
I finished dancing with Dizzy Feet when I auditioned and gained a place at Liberatus School of Performing Arts in Swindon, where I went on to train for three years. During this time I learnt a lot about myself and I changed from timid and shy into an outgoing, enthusiastic person. Liberatus was mainly a dance focused school, they also taught drama and singing and this is where I discovered my passion for singing; I have recently started up a band with three of my friends and we hope to start gigging and record some covers of various songs. Throughout the 3 years, open days were held where students showcased what had been learnt in classes to the new prospective students. One of these open days was when I first sang in front of an audience; it was scary, but absolutely amazing at the same time. After that I was cast to sing in our end of year show which the students choreographed routines themselves and turned them into pieces, with the help of the teachers. Show term was always very tough, especially towards the end; long days and even nights sometimes spent rehearsing in the studios to perfect the pieces and make the shows come to life. We stayed away in Bristol for a week at a time where we would rehearse for up to 15 hours per day until the show began on Friday and ended on Sunday. I am so grateful for these experiences as they really helped me grow in confidence and mature. They also gave me a real insight into the teaching side of performing arts.
For the past two summers I have helped out my ex-ballet teacher with her dance summer school as well as teaching at Stagecoach making sure the children are supported, having fun and helping them if they are have any wobbles. I have made some good bonds with the children and they have learnt to trust me - this mutual respect has enabled me to encourage them in the right direction.