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Principal and teacher
Kate Ingram AIDTA, PGCE, BA Hons
Professionally trained at the Urdang Academy, Kate has a wealth of experience of working in mainstream secondary schools as well as private dance schools. She is the principal and main teacher at Ingram Academy.
Kate’s journey in dance
From pantomime at the Grand Theatre to Head of Drama, and then her own academy.
- Early years
Kate started dancing at an incredibly early age, training in Ballet, Tap, Modern and Disco and qualifying in both the IDTA and RAD syllabus.
- Age 9
Won a place as a Junior Associate at the Urdang Academy, Covent Garden, then joined the Urdang Junior Ballet Company.
- Age 10
Performed in pantomime at the Grand Theatre Wolverhampton with stars including Cannon and Ball, John Altman, Sam Kane and Sinitta. She was invited back the next year for a principal acting role.
- Age 16
Awarded a part-time scholarship at the Urdang Academy, training at weekends and through the holidays in audition technique, monologues and solos.
- Age 18
Awarded a full scholarship to train full time at the Urdang Academy for a Diploma in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre: ballet, contemporary, jazz, gymnastics, tap, musical theatre and choreography, performing in showcases across London.
- Degree and PGCE
BA Hons in Dance Practice and Performance from the University of Wolverhampton, then a PGCE in Dance from the University of Brighton and Qualified Teacher Status.
- Teaching career
Taught Dance, Music and Drama at Thomas Telford School, choreographed for the BMAPA youth theatre at Birmingham Metropolitan College, and became Head of Drama and Media at Willenhall E-Act Academy.
- Ingram Academy
Launched her own academy in Willenhall, now home to dancers from 18 months to 19 years.
“At Ingram Academy we provide the students with a lot of opportunities. I am ambitious and extremely passionate about what I do.”
Qualifications
- IDTA and RAD Ballet
- IDTA Freestyle and IDTA Freestyle Associate
- IDTA Modern, Theatre Craft and Tap
- BA Hons Dance Practice and Performance, University of Wolverhampton
- PGCE in Dance, University of Brighton
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Diploma in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre, Urdang Academy
Where Kate has performed
- Civic Hall, Wolverhampton
- Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton
- The Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton
- The Prince of Wales, Cannock
- The Millennium Dome, London
- The Bloomsbury Theatre, London
- The Cochrane Theatre, London
- The Peacock Theatre, London
Every child matters
The welfare of the students is something Kate holds close to her heart. If your child has a problem, please don’t hesitate to speak to her about it.
The Academy teaches Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Pointe, Contemporary and Commercial Street following the IDTA syllabus, with exams throughout the year. Festival teams are open to dancers who want to compete or are looking at a career in dance, giving them experience they carry for life.
What families say
My granddaughter has been there for a few years and her confidence has grown. Kate is a wonderful teacher and the children love her and her team of helpers Megan, James, Liesel and Tim. I would highly recommend to all.
My daughter attends Ingram Academy and absolutely loves it. Kate has pushed my daughter so much in her dance, she encouraged her to audition for the Royal Ballet School where she gained a place as a Junior Associate.
My sister loves it at Ingram’s, been there less than a year and already done so much! And she is improving so so much. Big thank you to Kate and Tim for all that they do.
My daughter loves going to dance and loves her teacher. All the kids work hard and this shows in their exam results and the competitions they have competed in.
Brilliant dance school, my daughter loves it and I love watching her and the rest of the dancers performing. Lovely family atmosphere with a fabulous teacher!
Ready for their first class?
Classes for ages 18 months to 19 years at our studio on Morgan Close, Willenhall. Tell us a little about your dancer and Kate will find the right class for them.
