Evening Classes at BN1 Arts Centre

Holly is a professional Dancer, Actor and Choreographer specialising in Contemporary, Fusions, Jazz, Hip Hop and Commercial styles. She graduated from Millennium Performing Arts in 2019 and her credits include; P&O Cruises, White Rabbit Creative DXB, Midsummer Murders, Sleep Token, Creeper, Dayseeker, Hail Harpy, Salt Ashes, Barbie, The Marvels, Lapland UK, Thirty10 Arts, Brighton Fringe and more. She has taught at a variety of studios and schools including Pineapple Dance Studios, The Hub Studios London, Brighton Marina Studios, ISTAR Academy, ROX School of Dance and more. 

Lisa is a professional ballet dancer with over 14 years of experience. She initiated her dance journey at the Ukrainian State Dance School, mastering diverse styles such as folk, classical ballet, and contemporary dance. Continuing her education, Lisa completed her studies at a Choreographic College, specializing in "teacher of specialized educational institutions; ballet dancer”. Her performances have graced stages in Ukraine, Greece, Italy, Hungary, and various other countries, highlighting her versatility and artistic prowess. 

With extensive experience, Lisa imparts her knowledge by teaching both children and adults. Her broad expertise in multiple dance forms enables her to inspire and guide students with precision and creativity. Lisa's dedication to nurturing the art of dance fosters an inclusive and supportive learning atmosphere where individuals of all ages can explore and embrace the beauty of movement under her tutelage.

Munya is a Creative Artist, multi-award-winning choreographer and entrepreneur from Brighton, working as a dance choreographer/teacher and filmmaker. Talented visionary and Director of Thirty 10 Arts formed in 2018, a platform for performing arts creatives which grew from a dance company

'Visual Poets' founded in 2013. He is a cultural leader who works with artists to push their creative development.

Sam Cartwright is a professional actor and director with extensive experience in all walks of the industry. As an actor, he has worked in both TV and Film on projects with Channel 4, Working Title Films, Focus Features and Radical Media. Commercially, he has worked on projects with Jack Whitehall, Jess Glynne, Will Young and with companies such as GoDaddy, BMW, The Hampshire Constabulary and the CEOP. Sam has taught Acting for Screen workshops regularly at drama schools, privately for professional actors and at colleges for over two years now. He is also a professional photographer and videographer, specialising in actor’s headshots and actor’s showreels, for which he regularly writes and shoots in Brighton. He has also worked on film sets, for theatre companies in casting and tour management, assisting actor's agents and is also an award nominated writer and director. 

Siggi Mwasote, a distinguished female singer and vocal coach, has significantly shaped the musical landscape of the South Coast with her versatile talents. As the leader of the Spring into Soul choir, Siggi guided the ensemble to impressive heights, culminating in their recognition as finalists on BBC’s Songs of Praise Gospel Choir of the Year in 2018. Her impactful leadership extended to being the lead vocalist of the AfroFunk collective, Lakuta, gracing major UK festivals such as Glastonbury, Latitude, Secret Garden Party, Love Supreme, and Wilderness to name a few.

Sita Yegba is a freelance aerial circus instructor, dance teacher, and personal trainer with a rich background in performing arts and fitness. She has collaborated with numerous arts organisations across Brighton & Hove, including Stagecoach, Blue Moon Circus, The Circus Project, Studio 4 All Dance, and Bandbazi. A qualified personal trainer and exercise-to-music coach, Sita currently leads small group sessions at Skulptur personal training studios and offers private 1:1 training. Her unique teaching style blends creativity and energy, empowering others to feel strong and confident through dance and fitness.  

Leo Henriquez was born in Habana Cuba, dancer, musician, choreographer.

Leo has been teaching in England for the last 25 years. He has a wealth of experience and has passed his knowledge onto many respected latin dance teachers. He's been organising Festivals and Corporate Events all over the country &  Internationally. At present  Leo teaches in venues all over Sussex including Sussex University, Melon and Horizon specialising in Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and other Latin styles.

Laura Careless is a Sussex-based professional dancer with 20 years of international experience in performance and pedagogy, from the stage of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City to dance education consultancy for Rambert, one of the UK's most respected and progressive dance companies. 

Laura is a graduate of The Royal Ballet School, London; the Ecole-Atelier of Maurice Bejart in Lausanne, Switzerland; and The Juilliard School Dance Division in New York City, where she received the John Erskine Prize for Artistic and Academic Excellence. Upon graduation from Juilliard, Laura became a founding member and Principal Performer at Company XIV, a Brooklyn-based multi-media production company. XIV’s performances blend dance with theatre, opera, circus, burlesque and opulent design in live performance and film and have been recognised by the Drama Desk, Bessie, and New York Independent Theater Awards. Laura has also worked as a guest artist with Buglisi Dance Theatre, Aszure Barton and Artists and the Metropolitan Opera.

Teaching and dance education has been an equal passion with performing throughout Laura’s career. She is a Curriculum Specialist for Juilliard’s K-12 department and is the Dance Education Consultant for Rambert. Through her teaching, she seeks to empower students to move like themselves, prioritising their physical, mental and soulful wellbeing.

Lee Payne started off working with small rep companies within the swing and Lindy hop circuit. He then ventured onto music videos and stage performances for such artists as Enrique Inglesias, Gabrielle, Wyclef Jean, Brian Harvey, Steps, S-Club 7, The Honeyz The Appleton Sisters and many more. Lee’s stage productions include Singing in the Rain, Riverdance and Magic of the dance Fruitful and fore-filling, Lee is currently a university tutor and works in all areas of the arts. Lee's latest performance work include 2 short films with a massive injection of tap dancing and after 3 tours performing with the amazing dance group Diversity, Lee is still stepping on stage with them and most recently performed with them on BGT (Britain's Got Talent).

Mubeena grew up watching Bollywood films and fell in love with the moves, the drama and of course the music. She wants to spread the Bollywood joy in Brighton and teach people how to move and understand the songs. Mubeena has previously danced in an Afrobeat dance crew run by Blkdiamondance and is currently dancing in a hip hop dance crew: Mum’s da Word, run by Streetfunk, whilst working in the NHS as a Neonatal Occupational Therapist.