Kirsty Hamilton

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Kirsty studied at the Morag Alexander School of Dancing. At the age of 17 Kirsty performed in many pantomimes, shows, and danced on a tour of France and Norway as well as performing at the test match at Lords Cricket Ground. Her career continued and she gained a place to study at the prestigious Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA). She graduated with a distinction in 2010. Kirsty’s professional career began with teaching assignments at a number of schools in Edinburgh. Kirsty has gone on to choreograph a number of full productions at amateur theatre level including Grease, Oliver and High School Musical. She has continued to apply the extensive experience gained during her time as a student, performer and teacher to her choreography today.

Kirsty successfully auditioned and then performed at the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony. She then extended her training at Broadway Dance Centre (BDC) in New York City. She took place in a training programme being taught by the most inspiring, working choreographers/teachers in the industry. In New York, Kirsty worked with artists such as Icona Pop as well as performing in flashmobs and on TV programmes such a Good Morning America.

Kirsty opened the doors to her dance studio in 2013 with her main focus being to bring people and communities together through the art of dance. Kirsty has developed strong relationships between choreographers, schools and businesses, providing extensive opportunities and creating a center of excellence within the industry in Edinburgh.

“I am an enthusiastic and dedicated person whose sole aim is to strengthen the ability of each student whose path I cross and help them develop their own love for dance. Investing all I have in to every student is something I will always do. In my business I want to ensure I bring every opportunity I can to my students to make sure they have every chance to succeed.”