MEET THE FOUNDERS OF MOTION
Katelyn Holman
Principal 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, creating and 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. Katelyn also has a musical background, and uses this co-leading the Good Graduate Programme, which brings together live music and dance to support people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Over the years, she’s also contributed to large-scale Mass Dance projects and is a Co-Lead Practitioner for Mass Dance 2025 Swans Take Flight, in partnership with Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures.
Katelyn loves to expand her skills and has since gone on to qualify in ACRO teaching certified 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
Principal 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 invoices, 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 health 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 2x World Tap Champion and proud member of the Team GB Tap Team. She began dancing from a young age, training at The Company Performing Arts, Tap Attack, and Julia Spencer School of Dance, before graduating from Tiffany Theatre College.
Her career has taken her from stage to screen, with credits including Mission Impossible, Heartstoppers, Bad Education, EastEnders, and many more. Alongside her professional work, Shakira holds numerous ISTD and RAD qualifications, reflecting her strong technical background.
Shakira is known for her energy, creativity, and fun teaching style that keeps every class exciting. She loves helping students grow in confidence and discover their own rhythm. Her classes are filled with positivity, encouragement, and of course plenty of tapping! She can’t wait to welcome new faces and share her passion with the next generation of dancers at Motion Dance Academy.
LACEY TURNER
Beginner Class Teacher
Lacey's dance journey started as young as 2, of which she started with learning the foundations of dance by doing ballet and tap, She then progressed with her love of dance and went on to perform in lots of different events and shows from small scale performances to large scale shows. Lacey has always had a passion for dance, and trained all for the skills she has today. As Lacey grew up this confirmed her love for dance in a variety of styles and the community where she then went of to train in Street, Contemporary, Disco Freestyle and Musical Theatre, alongside her ballet and tap. Whilst continuing to perform Lacey also competed in ISTD as well as took exams passing these with honours.
Lacey finished schooling education with a distinction in Dance and Performing Arts, she also completed Essex Children's University with a Postgraduate Masters Degree, having completed over 800 hours of dance.
She is really excited to be able to be part in inspiring others and sharing her passion to the younger students of Motion.
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.
