Meet our the incredible teachers that lead the learning here at Supreme Dance..
Nicole and the team are extremely passionate about their profession and always encourage and motivate their dancers to push themselves to their fullest potential. SUPREME want to provide the highest level of teaching and personal coaching possible – to each and every pupil!
Ms Nicole started dancing at the age of 3 and has extensive experience in RAD & ISTD training. She has had a wonderful childhood career performing in numerous pantomimes and touring with ‘Barneys colourful world’. She furthered her training at Tring Park for the Performing Arts and at Laine Theatre Arts. Nicole has worked on several professional jobs, including dancer for the Wimbledon opening ceremony and working with Cheryl Cole in 2014. However, her passion has always been teaching and choreographing.
Nicole has taught at many dance schools throughout the years, winning many awards for best choreography and dance competitions. She opened her own dance academy during lockdown in 2020 and has grown the school to the high standards of young versatile dancers you see today!
Makiko was born in Kawasaki, Japan. She trained at O-i Seiko Ballet School in Kawasaki. Makiko has danced in many classical ballets with the Japan Ballet Association including Swan Lake, Giselle, Coppelia, Graduation Ball, Le Corsaire grand pas de deux and Tchaikovsky pas de deux. After moving to Europe she began performing in Musical Theatre including the Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Kiss Me Kate, Evita, the King and I, Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame, and more. In the West End she performed with the Lion King. Makiko teaches classes and workshops in colleges and dance schools in the UK and Japan. She is a qualified RAD teacher (P.D.T.D.) as well as Pilates instructor. In addition she teaches PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique) and Silver Swans from RAD (Ballet for 55+). Helping dance students develop their skills and nurturing their artistry is what gives her the greatest satisfaction.
Alana began dancing at age 3, training in various styles like ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and street dance. She completed her professional training at Wilkes Academy and landed her first professional job at 19 in Thriller Live UK and international tour. Alana has since performed in the MTV EMA awards in Budapest and Düsseldorf, danced for artists like Ava Max, WizKid, and appeared in the new ‘Barbie’ film.
Alana has been teaching commercial, jazz, and contemporary dance for 3 years, and loves teaching the hardworking and talented students at SUPREME Dance. She is versatile, passionate, and dedicated, and hopes to inspire her students and share her knowledge with them.
Darcie has trained in all styles from ballet, contemporary, jazz, street, commercial and tap from the age of 6. After gaining an A* in Dance A Level Darcie went on to study at for 4 years at Bird College Conservatoire of Dance and Musical theatre where she was trained in all genres of dance, musical theatre as well as acting for stage and television obtaining a degree with honours. Darcie was lucky enough to have various incredible opportunities at college working with some of the top teachers/directors in the industry throughout this time. Darcie has completed a level 3 Personal Training Qualification which she implements in her teaching helping the students with strength/ conditioning and stretching techniques. Darcie has a real passion for choreographing, gaining various awards for best choreography at dance competitions and being lucky enough to create top 6 placing and winning dances at the Dance World Cup. Darcie cannot wait to continue her time at SUPREME, teaching hardworking and passionate dancers.
Lauren trained at Marilyn Baker school of dance from being 4 years old! I then went on to continue my training at Laine Theatre Arts. After graduating I decided I wanted to take more of an acting route however still was lucky enough to secure some professional dance contracts including qdos pantos, BBC children in need and music videos. I have appeared in Emmerdale in seperate series, TV and online commercials and also had supporting roles in feature films one being the last laugh by John Godber! Aside of professional performing work I also have a passion for teaching I teach freelance in London and also run a business with my best friend Perform like a pro where we run dance intensives and also have associate programmes across London, Birmingham and Leeds with now over 250 across Junior, Intermediate and advanced. I’m so excited to be joining you all!
Aside from SUPREME, Dennis is also teacher at St. Edwards School, Bucks New University, and Tring Park Associates. He has acted in TV shows such as Buddy, Press Gang, and Casualty, as well as films like A Kind of Hush, Baby Mother, and A Kid in King Arthur’s Court. His theatre credits include The Full Monty, Daddy Cool, Fame, and Dirty Dancing. Dennis is one of the first 2 UK-based ISTD qualified Hip Hop and Street Dance teachers, as well as a qualified Acro teacher with Acrobatic Arts.
