Meet Our Instructors
SARAH (aka KLEIO)
Studio Owner
Originally from Sheffield, Sarah began dancing at the age of 3, training in ballet, jazz and tap at The Constance Grant Dance Centre. In 2005 she moved to London to study at The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, graduating in 2008 with a National Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre.
Sarah furthered her dance training in Los Angeles, attending the Millennium Dance Complex and Debbie Reynolds over the summers of 2009–2011. It was during this time that she fell in love with Hip Hop and discovered Waacking.
In 2009, Sarah’s Waacking persona ‘Kleio’ was born when she joined The Waacktitioner’s, the first Waacking crew in the UK. She has performed at major events including Serious About Street Dance (Indigo02), Move It (Olympia), Live Vibe (Peacock Theatre), UK Hip Hop Championships, B Supreme (Southbank Centre), and Lovebox Festival. As ‘Kleio’, she has competed internationally, reaching finals and winning battles both in the UK and abroad.
Sarah holds a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing, Level 2 in Teaching Exercise, Movement and Dance to Adults, Level 2 Safeguarding, and is a licensed chaperone. She is also a proud professional choreographer for dance-fitness brand Clubbercise, combining her dance and fitness knowledge to create fun, confidence-boosting classes.
At Studio K, Sarah teaches Hip Hop, Zumba, and Clubbercise, with a mission to help adults feel fabulous and grow in confidence. Her contagious, bubbly personality makes every class a joy to attend. She is also a mum to two daughters, Evan and Ruby, with Evan already following in her dance footsteps at Studio K.
Sarah holds current First Aid and DBS certificates and is a member of Exercise, Movement & Dance Partnership.
GINGER (R.A.D R.T.S)
As entertaining as she is inspiring on stage, screen and in the studio, Mademoiselle Ginger’s mission is to show that dance is a superpower.
An RAD-certified ballet teacher and a waacking specialist with the country’s longest-running weekly class, Ginger is known for her attention to detail, technique and skill, creative teaching methods and infectious energy. Students call her classes affirming, inspiring and life-changing.
Her dedication to teaching is matched only by her passion for performing. She’s a seasoned freestyler, competitor and battle judge with incomparable crowd appeal. Her showcases are showstopping, her choreo credits span musical theatre and conceptual online projects, and her style is always on point.
Now in her 30s, she’s turned her versatile skills – including flamboyant freestyle, stunts, voiceover and bilingualism – to film and stage for the likes of Disney and Jean-Paul Gaultier.
With decades of experience, trophies, qualifications and a consistent drive to level up, Mademoiselle Ginger is here for a good time and a long time
PAOLA
Originally from Italy, Paola started dancing when she was 6 years old. She started her training in Ballroom and Boogie Woogie / Rock’n’Roll styles; doing competitions all around Italy. At the age of 14, she decided to concentrate in Jazz and Ballet at the main Dance School in her home town, Bologna.
In her 20’s she moved to Rome to start her career as a professional dancer, where she worked for some of the best Italian Choreographers (such as Luca Tommassini, Mauro Mosconi, Manolo Casalino, Franco Miseria, Bill Goodson) and Italian celebrities ( the likes of Claudio Baglioni, Enrico Montesano, Luisa Corna, Gigi Sabani, Senit, amongst many others). Later Paola made the decision to further her career and expand her horizon by moving to London where she worked as a dancer for Gabrielle, Kayne West, Ashely Wallen, Hege Okstad and many more.
As a Choreographer, she has choreographed for corporate events, private parties, short films, TV shows and live concerts. Her main strength is her versatility and technical dancer/choreography skills. Areas of expertise include: Street Dance, Technical and lyrical Jazz, Latin & Salsa, House, 50’s style or Tap.
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KATY
Katy is a professional dancer and choreographer who graduated from LCPA in 2013.
Since graduating she has gone on to perform across various sectors of the industry as well as being a company member of renowned choreographer Lukas McFarlane’s contemporary dance company ‘Untitled.’
Some credits include; ‘Astoria’ Contemporary Dance Show, Cadence (3D tap dance project) with Pule Collective Tap Company, Gala for Grenfell (directed by Arlene Phillips), ‘Love Shack’ dance video, ‘Welcome to the Grand’ jazz show, ‘Sin and Salvation- A new musical’, West End Live Copacabana (featuring Gary Wilmot), and ‘The Treason Show’ Brighton Fringe.
Katy is currently focusing on her choreography career and has been fortunate enough to choreograph a new musical ‘Gretel’ at The Other Palace, London. She has also choreographed for ‘Scar’, a music video by ‘Searls’.
Katy also currently teaches contemporary at Leicester College of Performing Arts and ASA theatre arts and is looking forward to teaching here at Studio K.
EMMANUELLA
Emmanuella was born in London and started dancing at the age of 7. In 2018 she graduated from Kingston university with a 1st class BA honours in dance. Throughout the years she has trained with several Uk companies including; Avant Garde Dance, Myself UK Dance, Boy blue entertainment, The Movement Factory and Zoonation Academy of Dance. Emmanuella has trained in many different styles including but not limited to street dance, contemporary, freestyle, contact improvisation, abstract and commercial. Emmanuella would say that her strongest style both as a performer and teacher is hip hop and she takes pride in having taught both inside and outside of London. Her aim whilst teaching at Studio K is to inspire the next generation and make all students comfortable freestylers as she believes it is important for students to come out of their comfort zone and feel comfortable exploring their bodies with movement. Emmanuella’s credits include working internationally in Dubai at Global Village, Mitch “win” music video, Bloomsbury Festival, Dance Umbrella, The Queens House- Docklands International, Tkay “carry on” music video and many more.
CONOR
Conor started dancing at the age of 15 where he studied Street Dance, Break Dance, Popping, Commercial, Acrobatics as well as other street dance styles under the leadership of The Urban Dance School.
Conor trained at Bishop Wand and St.Pauls school in Sunbury and where he then got invited to train and perform with Sakoba Dance Company for a year, which trained him in African Contemporary. During the time at college Conor started to teach classes and work for other companies including performances across a multitude of theatres and stages including, Wembley Arena, Twickenham Stadium, Hammersmith Apollo. He has also appeared on TV and Music Videos, performing live on Sky Sports and being a dancer for Dee Lush, Ash King, Jonita Gandhi and Conor Maynard.
In 2014 Conor was invited to train with Ombrascura Dance company where he continues his training and exploration of movement. While working with Ombrascura Dance he has performed at Move It Capezio stage as a guest act, travelled to Luxembourg and gained credits such as ASDA, Jack Jones and Sky Sports.
WILMA
Wilma began dancing at the age of 5, seeking something to complement her gymnastics background. Since then, she has trained in a wide range of styles, including but not limited to acro, ballet, contemporary, musical theatre and jazz. She is currently in her final year for her Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dance & Performing Arts, further developing her skills as both a performer and educator.
Alongside her dance training, Wilma is also an All Star Cheerleader, set to compete at two of the largest cheerleading competitions in the United States in 2026.
While Wilma loves performing, her true passion lies in teaching and inspiring the next generation of dancers and leaders — both inside and outside the studio. She currently teaches Project Acro and Acro Levels 1–3 here at Studio K, and teaches gymnastics and cheerleading alongside this.
Wilma’s approach to teaching focuses on creating a positive, encouraging environment where students can develop both their technical skills and self-confidence! She’s excited to continue growing as a teacher and sharing her passion for movement with the Studio K community.
Wilma is first aid trained, holds a DBS and hold a level 1 safeguarding certificate