Courtney Souto
Dance School Principle
How long have you been part of the CCC Dance and Fitness Family?
I was a student at the dance school for 24 years before taking over as Principal.
Why do you dance?
Dance is such a fantastic form of self expression and I have always loved learning new steps and routines. When I started to choreograph my own dances I found a new love and appreciation for dance and now get such satisfaction from seeing students faces light up when they finally nail a move they have been practising for so long or put their own personality into routines I have created.
What is your favourite style of dance?
Tap, I have always loved the intricate steps and how your feet can make so many different sounds and beats to accompany the music.
What is your best dance memory?
I have so many amazing dance memories but my favourite has to be from our first dance show since becoming CCC Dance and Fitness, standing in the wings and watching the students perform an entire show that I single handedly choreographed and seeing how much they loved the experience.
What do you do when you are not dancing?
I have a 16 month old daughter and another baby girl on the way, so when I am not dancing I have my hands full building a beautiful family with my husband. I love binge watching on Netflix whilst writing lesson plans and choreographing dances and in the past couple of years have got into doing Escape Rooms with friends and family at weekends to give my brain something else to do other than think about dance!
Katie
Class Helper
How long have you been part of the CCC Dance and Fitness Family?
Since 2013
Why do you dance?
The feeling of nailing a dance or learning a new trick and seeing yourself do it is such an amazing achievement
What is your favourite style of dance?
Tap or Contemporary
What is your best dance memory?
My first dance show at CCC Dance and Fitness. We did a Tap dance to Fat Sam’s from Bugsy Malone I have never been so happy in my life
What do you do when you are not dancing?
Sing, Bake and do Musical Theatre
Ingrid
Class Helper
How long have you been part of the CCC Dance and Fitness Family?
I’ve been dancing since I was 5
Why do you dance?
I dance because I find it fun and it’s the best way to express how you’re feeling
What is your favourite style of dance?
Probably Ballet
What is your best dance memory?
Quick changes backstage at shows
What do you do when you are not dancing?
I cycle competitively, and like to spend time with family
Phoebe
Class Helper
How long have you been part of the CCC Dance and Fitness Family?
7 years
Why do you dance?
Because I enjoy learning new things, I have made new friends and the different dance styles that we learn!
What is your favourite style of dance?
I enjoy tap because it is a very energetic style of dance and I enjoy being active and learning new skills!
What is your best dance memory?
I love dance shows, especially performing the closing number in the most recent show.
What do you do when you are not dancing?
I like to keep active, I do football and gymnastics as well. Also love spending time with family.
Ella
Class Helper
How long have you been part of the CCC Dance and Fitness Family?
I've danced here since I was 3
Why do you dance?
I dance because I've always found it fun and loved it
What is your favourite style of dance?
Ballet
What is your best dance memory?
My favourite memories are probably getting ready before shows
What do you do when you are not dancing?
When I'm not dancing I usually just practise or listen to music
Annabella
Class Helper
How long have you been part of the CCC Dance and Fitness Family?
I think since I was 9
Why do you dance?
I dance because ever since I was little I’ve always wanted to dance and had a passion for it
What is your favourite style of dance?
Tap
What is your best dance memory?
Our Dance Shows
What do you do when you are not dancing?
When I'm not dancing I listen to music and go outside if it’s not raining
Lily
Class Helper
How long have you been part of the CCC Dance and Fitness Family?
Since 2013
Why do you dance?
I dance because I really enjoy it
What is your favourite style of dance?
I love Freestyle
What is your best dance memory?
I love our Dance Shows
What do you do when you are not dancing?
Sometimes I will practise for Dance
