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All teachers here at The Dance Hub are
professionally trained and certified dance teachers. We strive
for the highest teaching standards and our CPD (Continued Professional Development) is paramount. Our teachers are DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained. For more information into our Safeguarding and Child protection policy please below.
Nicola Buccelli
Principal, Nicola Buccelli, started dancing at the age of 5 with local Lancaster dance teacher Gail Maire Johnstone. As a child she trained with the Royal Ballet Junior Associates before commencing full-time training at 16 at The Hammond School, Chester. Here she completed 3 years of musical theatre training and gained her ISTD teaching associates in modern and tap under the late Chrissie Eccleston. Nicola was proud to be asked to return to teach at The Hammond school for 6 months by Chrissie as maternity leave cover. Upon graduating Nicola toured the world as a professional dancer for 6 years before injury put a stop to her professional performing career. Luckily, this made way for her passion for teaching. While living in London Nicola taught at the Prestigious Pineapple Dance studios, award winning Anthony Clifford studio, Romford and Danceforce, Kingston. Here she worked alongside ISTD examiners Jackie Barnes and Wendy O’Dowd. In 2013 Nicola returned to Lancaster and spent 9 ½ years teaching at Turning Point Theatre Arts. Nicola has successfully entered many children for ISTD dance exams and dance festival competitions nurturing and encouraging their talent. Nicola is married to Italian restaurant owner; Bruno and they have 3 children. Mia, Isabella and Luca. Nicola also runs diddi dance Lancaster, Preston and Kendal. A preschool dance class that introduces children into dancing in a fun and relaxed way. Many diddi dancers now dance with Nicola at The Hub. Nicola believes that developing confidence to perform on a stage, however big or small, enhances the children’s life skills and the gives them the tools to deal with the obstacles they may come across on life. The Hub isn’t just a dance school but a safe space for students to and express and enjoy themselves surrounded by friends in a kind and professional environment.
Chloe Dixon
Chloe started dancing at Turning Point Theatre Arts age 2. As a child she trained as an associate at The Hammond School, Cheshire and MDDC, Liverpool until the age of 16 where she became a full time student at Preston college - studying Professional Dance, Dance Teaching and Certificate in Professional Dance - Diploma in Dance Education. She attained her Advanced 2 in ISTD Modern, Tap and Ballet. Chloe has taught as an assistant teacher and dance teacher at Turning Point Theatre Arts for the last 7 years. She is very excited about teaching at the Dance Hub and understands how important dance is to a child’s all round development and wellbeing. Her final study piece at college was about teaching dance to teenagers including how best to support teenagers both physically and mentally through the teenage years. She has been lucky enough to dance in LA, Disneyland Paris, Blackpool opera house, Grand Prix and Move It UK. She has taken part in festivals since at 3 and also supported children at festivals, choreographed routines. She loves to perform, dance and pass this on to her students through teaching. We look forward to welcoming Miss Chloe to team at The Dance Hub, Lancaster.
Evelyn Greenall
Evalyn began dancing at the age of three and trained at Central Dance Academy. As a child, she was selected as an associate with both Elmhurst and Cecchetti Ballet Associates and has participated in numerous local dance festivals from the age of six. Evalyn recently graduated from Preston College Dance with a Diploma in Dance and Performance and is a qualified ISTD teacher in Ballet and Modern. Alongside teaching, she works as a Production Dancer with MH Productions and also coaches gymnastics.
Chloe Heaton
Chloe graduated from Preston College Dance in 2025 with a First-Class Level 6 Degree in Dance Teaching, Performing and Choreography. She is also a qualified ISTD teacher in Modern and Ballet. Chloe began dancing at the age of three at LAMATA Dance School in Morecambe and went on to participate in the BBO Jazz Scholars programme at The Hammond School in Chester for two years. From a young age, Chloe has aspired to become a dance teacher and is passionate about helping students build confidence, develop their skills and discover the same joy and passion for dance that she has always had. Her favourite styles include Jazz, Modern, Commercial and Ballet. Chloe has performed at MOVE IT Dance Convention and CYD on multiple occasions and has also had the opportunity to perform with MH Productions. She is delighted to be joining The Dance Hub team and looks forward to inspiring the next generation of dancers.
Caitlin Hevey
Caitlin is a professional dancer, Musical Theatre performer and creative artist. Her career has included a variety of stage shows and touring productions, with her most recent work taking her to Abu Dhabi as a dancer at Warner Bros. World. Caitlin is a graduate of the prestigious Performers College and brings a wealth of professional performance experience and enthusiasm to her teaching.
Eve Curry
Eve graduated from Performers College Manchester, where she studied Musical Theatre and developed a particular passion for singing and performance. Since graduating, Eve has worked as a singing teacher, specialising in Musical Theatre and Pop singing. She is passionate about helping students develop their voices, confidence and performance skills and is excited to be part of The Dance Hub team.
Cally Jones
Cally is a true all-round performer, with talents spanning dance, singing, acting, songwriting and modelling. She has always had a passion for performing and has developed an exciting career as a professional DJ, singer and songwriter. Cally trained at Bird College and began her dance journey at the Sandham-Fitchett School, competing at festivals across the UK from a young age. She has also danced professionally in Portugal, adding international performance experience to her diverse career. Cally is delighted to be joining The Dance Hub’s Festival Team, bringing together her wealth of experience, knowledge and passion for dance to inspire and support the next generation of performers.
Saskia Rudge - Thompson
Saskia is a professionally trained dancer/singer with years of gymnastics experience. She competed internationally in Acrobatics including in Portugal, Belgium and Bulgaria! Her main priority is to spread joy and to help people be their best, most confident selves - whether that be during classes or day to day! She’s always happy to help!
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