MEET THE FOUNDERS OF MOTION
Katelyn Holman
Principle and Founder
Katelyn is a passionate dance artist and entrepreneur who believes dance should be for everyone. As the co-founder and director of Motion Dance Academy, she has blended her love for movement with her business know-how, building a vibrant dance school from the ground up. She wears many hats teaching, running the day-to-day operations, overseeing branding, and managing finances all with the goal of creating an inspiring and welcoming space for both students and staff.
Since graduating in Musical Theatre and Dance, from Tiffany Theatre College, Katelyn has explored different sides of the dance and entertainment industry. Katelyn’s professional credits include; Modelling, Lead role in a Short Film, Main stage performances, Extra work for Tv and Performing & Teaching workshops on some of the world's most luxurious Cruise ships.
Katelyn, alongside Motion, works for a charity organisation, Dance Network Association (DNA) . She now plays a key role in DNA’s Dancing with Parkinson’s, Dancing with Dementia, and Dancing for Older Adults programmes helping make dance accessible and meaningful for people who may not have had the chance to take part otherwise. Over the years, she’s also contributed to large-scale Mass Dance projects and recently stepped up as a Co-Lead Practitioner for Mass Dance 2025 Swans Take Flight, in partnership with Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures. On top of all of this she is co-leading DNA’s Good Graduate Programme, which brings together live music and dance to support people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Katelyn has since gone on to qualify in ACRO teaching trained by ACROTRIX, bringing a brand new and fresh style to Motion! She has also undertaken additional courses and qualifications in Safeguarding, Children's mental health, Mental health Awareness and Challenging behaviour to further her knowledge and ensure the best services are provided to Motion.
With experience spanning teaching, performing, project leadership, and business management, Katelyn continues to bring creativity, inclusivity, and passion to everything she does. Whether she’s in the studio, on stage, or working behind the scenes, she’s dedicated to making dance a space where everyone feels welcome.
Molly Hodgson
Principle and Founder
Molly has always had a passion for teaching and performing since she was little, competing in hundreds of competitions in ADFP and ISTD even becoming national champion. As the co-founder, director of Motion Dance Academy and a dance artist and business woman, Molly adores what herself and Katelyn have created.
She is a multi- talented, diverse leader and runs various parts of Motion from behind the scenes; running day to day operations, managing orders and finances, overseeing branding, as well as being a prominent face as you walk through our doors and teaching. All for the benefit of our students and staff, we take pride in everything we do at motion to ensure everyone feels like family.
Molly in her most recent years, has then gone on to complete her paediatric nursing degree and when she is not working on Motion, she is working in this complete other field- so rest assured you are in the best hands!
Alongside studying for her degree Molly also studied for her IDTA exam and has since completed her IDTA dancing exam enabling us to expand and give further opportunities to our students in the competing world in both open and ADFP competitions- so our students really can reach for gold! (if they want to!!!)
Molly has also undertaken additional courses and qualifications in Acro Assistant, Safeguarding, Resuscitation and Mental heath to ensure her knowledge is always up to date and providing the best for Motion.
Molly loves nothing more than seeing all your beautiful faces each week with more adding to our family as the weeks go on. With her incredible experience at such a reasonably younger but fresher age, there its so much detail and care to everything she does which you can really see show in the level of duty and care you receive in the classes and also outside our classes. Molly is not only proud of the environment and community family feel Katelyn and herself have created, but also proud they have taught majority of the students that walk through then door.
MEET OUR TEAM
Shakira Robinson
Tap Teacher
Shakira is a current 2x World Tap Champion as a part of the Team GB Tap Team.
Her dance/performing arts journey began when she was young, training at The Company Performing Arts, Tap Attack, Julia Spencer School of Dance and is a graduate from Tiffany Theatre College. Holding numerous ISTD and RAD qualifications. Professional credits include - Mainstage performances and numerous TV & Film productions including Mission Impossible, Heart Stoppers, Bad Education, Eastenders and many more!
She can't wait to pass on her passion to the younger generation.
Charley Neal
Cover and Guest Teacher
Charley has always had a huge passion for dancing and performing! Her journey started when she was young, She trained at The Company Performing Arts and Boogie Shoes Dance Academy successfully competing in numerous ISTD competitions.
Charley as she grew up successfully auditioned for Urdang Level 3 diploma however she continued her training at Tiffany Theatre College graduating with a distinction in Level 3 diploma in Musical Theatre and Dance. Charley has gone onto also completing DDE in modern theatre for the ISTD. She is super, super excited to meet you all and watch both your journeys as well as her own with Motion Dance Academy.
NEW TEACHER COMING SOON!!!
We are very excited to announce a new teacher joining our team! Please keep an eye out on this page for updates on our exciting new teacher, we know you are all going to love her!!!
JOIN OUR TEAM
Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise and enthusiasm to Motion. You'll get to know the individuals who make it all happen. Our team is our greatest asset. We believe it's the people who make the difference, and we're proud to showcase the talented individuals who drive our success. Together, we work tirelessly to deliver the best for our customers and to continually evolve and grow. We are always looking on ways to expand our business from adding in new classes to cover teaching. If you would like to be part of our amazing team contact us using the link below and send your CV and a cover letter including what you have to offer, we look forward to hearing from you.
