Faculty
Grace Willetts BA Hons LIDTA
Owner & Teacher
Graduating from Addict Dance Academy with a BA Hons in Dance, Grace has taught in many dance schools and Higher Education Institutions around the West Midlands.
Grace trained locally in a variety of styles including Ballet, Modern Jazz and Theatre Craft following the IDTA examination syllabus. Furthermore, she gained scholarship nominations in Theatre Craft for Grade 4, 5 and Intermediate. At the age of 10, Grace successfully auditioned for the English Youth Ballet’s production of Swan Lake at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. She later performed at The New Alexandra Theatre in several Charity Galas and Musicals throughout her early teenage years. At the age of 16, Grace successfully auditioned to dance professionally as part of the ensemble for the UK Arena Tour of Elf the musical. The company then invited her back for the following year and again toured the UK. Over the two contracts she worked with stars such as David Essex, Martine McCutcheon and Shaun Williamson.
Grace then gained places at a range of different vocational schools to train full time, including Bird College & Stella Mann. However, she decided to train at Addict where she developed her skills in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical & Commercial.
Grace has gained teaching qualifications in IDTA Ballet Licentiate, IDTA Freestyle Licentiate, is Acrobatic Arts certified & is working towards her Level 5 Certificate in Dancer’s Injury Prevention & Well-being and Fellowships in Ballet & Freestyle. Since she started teaching, Grace has aided many students in gaining places at some of the UK’s most prestigious drama schools including Italia Conti, Arts Ed, Laine and Urdang.
Christiana Kyriacou BA Hons
Ballet & Jazz Teacher
After graduating from Ignite Dance Centre in 2024 with a 1st Class Honours Degree in Performing Arts (BA Hons), Christiana has competed across the country and taught in a variety of schools.
Christiana fell in love with dance at the age of 3, training in ballet, lyrical, commercial, jazz, acro, and contemporary dance, with a passion for performing. At 16, she discovered her love for Ballroom and Latin dance.
Christiana has spent her life competing in various competitions, including Miss Dance, ABD Festivals, where she is the current champion of the Character Solo category at the ABD Spring Festival, and The Ultimate Dance Championship, where she holds the title of Senior Improv Champion 2025. She currently competes in a range of Ballroom and Latin competitions, including Champions of Tomorrow, Stars of the Future, the British National Championships, the Formation World Cup, and UK Formation Titles.
Christiana remains a strong advocate for disability inclusivity in the performing arts. Growing up deaf, she is a significant part of the Birmingham Institute of the Deaf/HoH. Christiana champions opportunities for deaf children and young adults in performing arts, ensuring they have equal access. She has begun teaching in schools, clubs, and deaf centres in Birmingham while training in British Sign Language.
Calista Geary
Guest & Cover Teacher
Callie is currently in her 3rd year at Performers College in Essex, completing her BA Hons in Musical Theatre and Dance.
She began dancing at the age of 2, and has trained in a variety of styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, lyrical, musical theatre, and many more. She has also competed in a range of dance competitions and was an All England Dance Regional Finalist in 2026. Callie also began singing at the age of 11, and has since gone on to achieve her Grade 7 exam in Classical Singing, whilst also continuing training in singing for musical theatre. Further to this, she has also completed a variety of LAMDA exams for musical theatre, the last of which was her Bronze exam.
Callie has experience teaching a variety of age groups, ranging from preschoolers all the way up to adult and senior classes, some of which specialise in dance and movement education for dementia patients.
Callie is very excited to be working at Étoile, and can’t wait to share her knowledge and love for performing with the upcoming generation of performers!
Georgia Kyriacou
Acrobatic Teacher
Georgia has been dancing and competing since the age of 3 in styles of acro, jazz, ballet, lyrical and contemporary.
At an early age Georgia began focusing on acrobatics and gymnastics. She spent her years competing in various competitions including All England Dance, Dance World Cup and Miss Dance. Georgia was an All England Dance Regional Finalist in 2026 and ABD 2026 Acrobatics Champion.
Recently, Georgia has completed an Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care which taught her valuable, transferable skills including the correct welfare and safeguarding of young people. She will also be embarking on her journey with Acrobatic Arts.
Georgia is focused on maintaining a positive environment for any dancer that enters Étoile Dance Studios and is excited to train the next generation of acrobats.