REBECCA REDMAN - Director
Rebecca started her career as a professional performer, working on a variety of contracts from Nickelodeon TV to Polydor music videos, including Sophie Ellis Bextor’s ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ hit.
She has danced for numerous production companies across the U.K including Qdos, Moscow State Circus, Chaplin’s & Hammond and was the original ‘Candi’ in Butlins Skyline Gang.
Rebecca is also the voice of Little Miss Sunshine for the Mr. Men tour and has spent many seasons singing with Blues Brothers Inc at Bourne, Haven, Warner and Park Holiday resorts.
Her love for dance inspired her to train to Associate level with the I.D.T.A, complete her fitness qualifications and go on to launch her local business, Funk Fusion Fitness and more recently The Abbey Dance Academy.
Rebecca’s vision for The Abbey Dance Academy was to combine her favourite things, dance, fitness and children, to create a unique programme, which puts the fun back in technical dance disciplines.
She is dedicated to your child’s dance journey and will ensure they are given their chance to shine!
SARAH RUUSUVUORI - Head of Dance
Sarah trained at ‘The Centre’ Performing Arts College in London where she gained her associate dance teacher’s qualifications with the I.S.T.D.
Since graduating, she has danced professionally on various touring shows for Qudos, Hammond Productions, Warner Holidays and Chessington World of Adventures. She has also appeared as the ‘high kicking cowgirl’ for The London Broncos official cheerleading squad!
Sarah is a fully qualified level 3 Pilates and ETM (Exercise To Music) instructor, specialising in pre and post natal. She teaches a wide variety of classes for younger children right the way through to the older adult and particularly enjoys American Tap. Sarah is the creator of our unique ‘Tap it Out’ classes.
As The Abbey Dance Academy’s Dance Captain, Sarah is responsible for our syllabus content, choreography and delivery of classes. Her attention to detail, knowledge of technique and experienced teaching style has led to Sarah being a highly respected instructor in the local area.
MOLLY MOYSE - PRIMARY LEAD
Molly has danced from the age of 2, training at The Janice Blake School of Dance. She is trained in many different disciplines of dance including ballet, tap, modern and lyrical.
Throughout Molly’s dancing career, she has competed at a high standard around the UK representing the South of England on numerous occasions and competing in the Miss Dance of Great Britain held at the Blackpool Winter Gardens.
Molly studied at Bexhill College from 2011-2013 where she was awarded a Level 2 National Diploma in Performing Arts.
Molly is a fully qualified IDTA associate ballet teacher, level 2 qualified ETM (exercise to music), Fitness Pilates, Balletfit and Aqua instructor but her passion is primary dance so is delighted to be leading this section of The Abbey Dance Academy.
LYNDSEY GREGORY - EYFS Lead & Musical Theatre
Lyndsey is a Teesside University Graduate who gained a BA(hons) in Performance & Events Production, where she studied dance as her major.
Naomi Wareham - Cheerleading, Dance & Choreography
Naomi started her dance training at the age of 5 and studied I.S.T.D Ballet, Modern & Tap and R.A.D Ballet. She has danced in numerous festivals, productions and Pantomimes both locally and across the country.
Professionally, Naomi was a Principal dancer for Dreamworks Animation and toured as a skin character in ‘Madagscar live!’. She has appeared as a first team Cheerleader and squad dancer for Crystal Palace football club, performing at a variety of venues, including Wembley stadium to crowds of 80,000! She has also featured on popular T.V shows such as Soccer A.M and Match of the Day and has worked extensively with BT sports.
Naomi has a passion for choreography and has recently worked with BLODS as their choreographer for ‘School of Rock’ and The Hastleons for ‘Legally Blonde’. She has also choreographed for amateur productions of ‘The Jungle Book’, ‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ and is currently putting the BatTS cast of ‘Spamalot’ through their paces!
Naomi is a skilled dance teacher with a wealth of experience in delivering classes to children. She is looking forward to joining the Funk Fusion Fitness team and working with her groups towards the Time to Dance festival at The White Rock Theatre.
LACEY TOMPKINS - Teaching Assistant
Lacey has been dancing since the tender age of 3. Her love for music and movement has grown through the many festivals and amateur dramatic productions she has participated in.
Lacey is currently training with Lacey Theatre Arts in multiple genres of dance, including, Tap, Modern, Jazz and Ballet. She also attends Lewes College, studying dance, whilst working alongside towards her DDE teaching qualifications with the ISTD .
Lacey is delighted to be working with The Abbey Dance Academy, as an assistant to the primary classes. She thrives by inspiring young children to enjoy dance as much as she does and is a firm favourite with the little ones!
