Based in Wareham Dorset, Splitz Studio offers Dance and Fitness classes to all ages and abilities, to allow everyone to get a chance to learn and have freedom to express their inner dancer.
Our aim is to offer a warm, supportive atmosphere for all to enjoy and to provide a social and entertainment fourm for people with diverse interests, backgrounds and ages.
Splitz Studio offers dance training for students at all levels from beginner to advance and for those who want to pursue dance as a career or just want to dance for pleasure.
Read about the Splitz Studio team...
Chloe Parsons
(Ba Hons Ballet Education / RAD RTS)
Principal - Ballet & Street Jazz
I began dancing at the early age of 3 years old at The Ranger School of Dance in Swanage. I studied in many discplines of dance, including classical Ballet up to Advanced 2 level (R.A.D). I gained a lot of experience at this school, from shows and performing experiences to choreography and teaching experiences at a young age.
Gaining all this experience allowed me to go on and train professionally as a Dance Teacher at The Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D) in London, gaining my degree; BA (Hons) in Ballet Education.
I have been teaching dance since 2005, starting in London working for many different dance and ballet schools. I then moved back to Dorset and started working full time in local dance and ballet schools aswell as private educational and boarding schools in the area.
I came to a point in my life where I would like to open a school in Wareham, to be able to give young children and adults, the chance to enjoy and learn dance in their local area. I feel that everyone has the ability to learn dance no matter what their age and I am happy to be able to bring this to Wareham and the surrounding areas.
Opening the school in 2013 was the best decision of my life! I have loved every minuet of it, watching the school grow from scratch has been amazing. Each year we get bigger and better, with an amazing team behind me there is no stopping us!
Erin Waller
Tap & Musical Theatre
I started ballet at age 3. I also started Musical Theatre classes from around age 7.
I trained at the Laird Academy of Dance and Drama in Surrey, and I trained in RAD from Pre-Primary to Intermediate.
I was accepted onto the Laine Theatre Arts Foundation Course and was accepted into approx 10 different Diploma courses the next year. I stayed on at Laine to gain a Level 6 Diploma in Musical Theatre, with Singing as my Major, and Contemporary Dance as my Minor, graduating in 2021.
In my first year I sustained a knee injury which prohibited my dancing, therefore my focus turned to singing and acting which is where my passion grew and discovered my vocal abilities. I was also training during Covid19, which made it difficult to keep up with the dance training in my bedroom! I did all of my classes, and even agent showcases and auditions, over Zoom.
I have met and sung for the likes of Jim Arnold, David Grindrod and Lucy Moss.
After I graduated I got myself a job as a podium dancer at Cyberdog, Camden, which got me a small feature in the Disney+ documentary “Camden”, and I am currently a swing on the Polar Express Experience at Swanage Railway
Rebecca Redrup
Acro
Hello, my name is Miss Bec and I teach Acrobatic arts at Splitz.
I started working with children back in 2006, I have many years of experience working with children of all ages! I have worked in Montessori nurseries, a gyms creche and nannied privately for several amazing families over the years.
I have a GCSE in childcare & development and have attended lots of courses relating to child development and child wellbeing. I also took up a GCSE in dance earning myself an A grade. I was part of a gymnastics club growing up until the age of 14 which is where I found my love for Acrobatics.
I completed my training in Acrobatic Arts in 2021 and have loved teaching Acro dance at the studio. I am throughly enjoying being part of this amazing dance family and always look forward to my classes each week.
Lily Ward
Splitz Assistant
"Hi I'm Lily and I am the Tap and Musical Theatre Assistant.
I have been dancing at Splitz for 3 years now and I love every moment of it. I attend Street Jazz, Musical Theatre and Tap. I really enjoy Splitz and have a strong passion for Musical Theatre. I love working with children and love the friends I have made."
Miss Lily has been an amazing asset to the Splitz Team, she joined us from another school, and has slightly lost her confidence. Since being a big part of our school she has grown so much and she really is a joy to have around.
She works really hard and is amazing with all the children. I am really excited for her to be starting ballet this year and can't wait to see what the future hold for her.
Betsy Curtis
Splitz Assistant
"Hi I'm Betsy and I am the assistant for the younger Ballet and Acro classes.
I have been going to Splitz since I was 9 years old and just started out by doing Level 3 Acro, but after my first show with Splitz I was inspired to join Jazz after seeing the incredible dancers on the stage. I have now recently started studying ballet too and I am loving it!
Assisting at Splitz is an amazing opportunity and going to the studio is the highlight of my day."
Betsy started later in her life at Splitz coming from a very strong Gymnastic background, which meant she took to Acro very well and has continued to become one of our strongest Acro students today.
In the last few years Betsy has decided to study different dance styles, she has worked so so hard and I always catch her practicing in her spare time.
Betsy is such a lovely girl and hard working, she is a brilliant assistant and I cannot wait to watch her grow, she is such a great role model for all the younger students to look up to.
Blake Redrup
Splitz Assistant
"Hi my name is Blake, I have been dancing at Splitz Studio since 2020, doing jazz, acrobatic arts and Musical Theatre and ballet.
I help assist the younger jazz and acro classes with Miss Chloe and Miss Bec.
I have made so many great friends from the studio and it has motivated me to want to pursue a career in musical theatre as I love it so much!"
Blake was a late starter to the world of dance and he is such a good example to anyone who would love to start at a later stage. He works so hard and has found what he loves to do.
He arrived not knowing anyone in the area or any knowledge of dance, but he got on with it and now he is such a valued member of our school. He brings so much great energy and it is amazing to see how much he has grown in the short time he has been with us.
Keep it up Blake and you will be a force to be reckoned with!
Skye Cox
Splitz Assistant
Skye has been a part of Splitz Studio since she was just 9 years old, and it’s been a joy to watch her grow into the talented and dedicated teaching assistant she is today. Now taking multiple styles of dance classes, Skye brings passion, energy, and a strong work ethic to everything she does. She has a natural ability with young children, always patient, encouraging, and full of warmth—making her a brilliant support in our younger classes. Over the years, her confidence has flourished, and her commitment to the studio is truly inspiring. We’re so proud to have her as part of the Splitz family.
Natalie Turner
Splitz Assistant
"Hi I'm Natalie, I am the assistant for ballet classes.
I have been with Splitz since I was 3 years old. I attend classes in Ballet, Jazz and Musical Theatre. During Covid I took a break from dance for many reasons, but I am so glad I came back to dance again.
Assisting at Splitz and all my classes will help me with my future career as I would like to be a dance teacher. I have always loved dancing and I will always carry on my dance classes."
Natalie is another one of my OG's and she has been lovely to watch grow. When she took her break she was very much missed and since returning its like we never lost her.
She is one of the most lovely girls I know and she has such a lovely way with the children. Natalie is a fab assistant super reliable and always has a smile on her face. She is working hard to improve her ballet training along side her beautiful voice she will do so well in the future.
Kerry Adams
Live for Pilates
Kerry went to her first Pilates class in 2007 and with regular practice she soon noticed a massive improvement in posture and energy levels. She delved in to Pilates further and qualified as a Pilates Matwork Teacher with the Pilates Foundation.
The Pilates method provides an all over body workout incorporating the six unique principles; Alignment, Centre (core), Breathing, Focus, Control and Flow. Using precise and controlled movements the method works towards restoring physical and mental balance. With regular practice Pilates can improve posture, reduce muscle tension and daily stresses placed on the spine and joints
Kerry went to an amazing Yoga class with the inspirational Hayley Gumery a few years ago and hasn’t looked back since. In the same year, Kerry went on to complete the British Wheel of Yoga Foundation course with Hayley. This left her even more fascinated with Yoga and she is now a very proudly qualified Level 4 British Wheel of Yoga Teacher.
Yoga means to unite, bring together, to connect by means of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India.
Kerry's Yoga classes will take you through a series of poses, or Asana, which are often modified to encourage students to find the perfect balance of being strong, steady, and stable whilst remaining comfortable, happy, and relaxed within each physical pose.
Bring a blanket or some extra layers for relaxation at the end!
Clare Nicholas
Strictly Fit & Stretch
Hi I'm Clare, I am a qualified Dance and Fitness Professional of 15+ years!
I has been dancing since the age of 3 and began her training at Diane Gulliford School Of Dancing in Poole. I continued my professional and full time training at Performers College in Essex from 2007-2010. Since graduating Clare has performed in a variety of shows, events and productions with different companies, as well as gaining qualifications in teaching dance and instructing fitness classes/ personal training.
Experienced in creating and choreographing class (and children's party/hen party) routines, which not only promotes fitness, but also provides an enjoyable experience for participants. Also successfully adapting routines, workouts and exercises for all age groups, genders and abilities. (Including seniors, rehabilitation patients plus adults and children with learning difficulties and disabilities)
I perform with local professional performing arts theatre company; Gladrag Pro, local dance and burlesque companies; High Voltage, Once Upon A Tease and GJ Cabarets. Occasionally also accepting other performance projects as and when, including theatre and commercial work. I also has a lot of involvement in a variety or charity fundraising and projects, which she has done for many years. Clare competes nationally in Latin American and Ballroom Dance ProAm, ISTD and on the Open circuit.
I am so excited to bring Strictly Fit to Splitz Studio, and I look forward to meeting you.
