Meet Our Expert Teaching Team at Charmille Dance Collective
Meet The Founders
Between us we have over 10 years of experience in the theatre industry and together we have established our creative style within our team. Professionally we have performed in theatre productions both in the UK and internationally, gaining knowledge and expertise of the industry which is then passed onto our young dancers. Combining our experience and love for the art of theatre, we have formed a family of talented and supportive students who make up the Charmille Dance Collective.
Millie Liddle
Millie is a passionate and dedicated dance teacher with extensive training from Laine Theatre Arts and Northern Ballet. She graduated from Laine with a Level 6 Diploma in Musical Theatre and holds a Level 4 Teaching Diploma with the IDTA.
With a wealth of experience competing in regional, national, and international competitions growing up, she has achieved notable successes, including winning the IDTA Ballet Theatre Awards, being the runner-up in the IDTA Modern Jazz Theatre Awards, and winning the TDCI British Ballet Scholarship.
Since graduating, Millie has performed in productions across the UK, including Wizard of Oz (UK Tour), Beauty and the Beast (Newcastle Tyne Theatre and Opera House), Jack and the Beanstalk (Dorking Halls), and Sleeping Beauty (Dorking Halls).
She also has experience in choreography, having choreographed routines that have progressed and placed at the prestigious All England Dance National Finals.
Millie is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment where students of all ages can explore their creativity and develop their technical skills. By inspiring dancers to express themselves and reach their full potential, she aims to instill a lifelong love for dance in every student.
Charlotte Liddle
Charlotte trained at English National Ballet School and Laine Theatre Arts, graduating in 2017 with a Level 6 Diploma in Dance and Musical Theatre.
Since graduating, Charlotte has performed in various musicals and shows, including ‘CATS’ the musical (as Victoria, the White Cat, for Royal Caribbean productions), Half a sixpence (Kilworth House, Leicestershire), An American in Paris (Landestheater Linz, Austria) and The Snowman (The peacock theatre, West End, and UK/international tour)
She currently holds her Level 4 Teaching Diploma in Classical Ballet and Theatre Craft with the IDTA, having grown up in the IDTA as a young dancer. She is also an affiliate registered member of the RAD.
Charlotte’s love for dance began as a tiny ballerina, nurtured by many wonderful teachers throughout her childhood. These role models greatly contributed to her development and have certainly inspired her teaching style today. She is passionate about providing the best possible training and opportunities to dancers who long to share in the gift of theatre and dance.
Our Fantastic Teachers
Greta McKinnon
Greta has been teaching young people alongside performing for the last 5 years, she has worked at schools such as EmilDale, Guildford School of Acting (GSA), as well as with her private students.
Before this, Greta grew up dancing at Jayne A. Coleman Academy of Dance. Here, she competed at the Dance World Cup, Dance Proms, and performed at All England Regional and National finals. Greta then trained at the Guildford School of Acting, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre.
Her professional credits include Top Hat, The West End, UK & International Tour of 42nd Street, and most recently, White Christmas. Greta has experience being a Dance captain and covering principal roles. She has had the pleasure of understudying Westend legends such as Ruthie Henshall and Josefina Gabrielle!
Dena Philpot
Dena is an energetic and creative dance artist and performer from Belfast, Northern Ireland. She is a scholarship graduate from Morea Performing Arts in Cheltenham, where she received a strong, versatile training in an array of dance genres and musical theatre.Dena has always been passionate about the arts and enjoys passing this on to the next generation of dancers. Dena has particular skill in the field of contemporary dance. Her most recent credit is ‘Tantomile’ in CATS with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, whilst also developing new skills as the lead aerialist on their production show, ‘One Sky’. She also acted as Assistant Dance Captain throughout her time onboard.
Amber Pierson
She has enjoyed an exciting career performing in the West End, including in the original cast of Burlesque, on UK arena tours, and on television. Alongside performing, Amber has over 10 years of experience choreographing and teaching children…from technique classes to commercial, and even World Champion competition solos! She loves helping young dancers grow in confidence as well as skill. Amber is thrilled to be joining the CMDC team and can’t wait to dance, create, and have fun with everyone!
Michaela Marrable
Michaela is a graduate of Canada’s National Ballet School. She has performed with companies including The National Ballet of Canada, Northern Ballet, the Royal Opera House, Cork City Ballet, and Mergaliyev Classical Ballet. Her career has taken her to theatres such as Sadler’s Wells, the Royal Opera House, the Barbican Theatre and Manchester Opera House.
She has danced roles such as Swan Lake Pas de Trois and The Sugar Plum Fairy, as well as worked with choreographers such as Cathy Marston and Didy Veldman. Michaela’s repertoire spans both classical and contemporary work, with credits such as The Snowman (West End), Sicilian Vespers (Royal Opera House), Le Bal de Paris (Blanca Li Company), Warp and Weft (BalletMar), and national tours with New Creations Collective. She has also appeared on screen in Apple TV’s The Buccaneers.
Michaela has taught, coached, and choreographed across Toronto, New York, and London. She is passionate about inspiring dancers, encouraging them to build strong technique while also discovering their own artistry. Michaela is delighted to be part of the Charmille Dance Collective faculty and to share her love of dance with the students.