Staff

Rachel Sanger

Rachel competed in dance festivals when she was younger but her main contribution to this event has been her excellent organisational skills and vast experience in running and co-ordinating events around Southampton. Rachel has experience is planning weddings, charity events and school fundraisers.

Rachel has two young girls, works for a childcare company and also helps run events whenever she can.

Bryony Pickup

Bryony runs Pickup Dance Southampton and teaches aerial skills, ballet, contemporary, gymnastic dance, tap & modern. 

She attended Bath Spa University where she gained a degree and a masters in contemporary dance. She is qualified with NATD & IDTA – up to associate level within contemporary and gymnastic dance. After wanting the opportunity for her students to be able to shine and show off their skills she was inspired to run her own festival.

Reviews

Amy A.

“Thank you so much for a lovely, friendly and super organised festival! We had a great time. “

Sarah L.

“Thank you for a very enjoyable and well run festival! Fantastic job! Classes ran seamlessly and my daughter loved the balloon arch and banner.”

Ellie W.

“Thank you so much for today my kids and parents loved it! And we will definitely do it again in January if you will have us!”