ABOUT KXT:

KXT DANCE  ELITE is based at dancezone studios, Ardwick, Manchester. WE provide training and classes for the up and coming young generation of dancers. WE pride ourselves on creating a safe, practical space for students to grow and thrive in the dance world. Training in styles such as hip-hop, commercial, contemporary and more. We run open classes as well as a performance company and competition teams. kxt was founded in April 2021 and in the short time we have been open we have had a list of successes and achievements such as winning a udo world championship title and opening the brand new nike store in Manchester city Centre and performing at various large scale events around the uk. THE founders of kxt are kt smith and tia gribben, read more about there background below:

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About KT: 

KT started dancing at the age of 4 years old, training in styles such as hip-hop, contemporary, commercial, tap, ballet and jazz. KT started her dance journey at DM Academy in Shipley, West Yorkshire. She continued to expand her knowledge of dance by becoming a part of Northern School Of Contemporary Dance's CAT Scheme and Phoenix Dance Theatre. Furthermore, KT went on to Leeds City College to study dance between the age of 16-18 years old where she received a triple distinction star. Continuing her training KT studied a BA Honors degree in Professional and Commercial Dance at Shockout Arts where she received a 1st Class Honors. Since graduating KT has continued to work on her craft as a teacher and choreographer when she opened KXT at the age of 21 alongside Tia. As well as teaching and choreographing KT has worked on professional dance jobs such as Free Your Mind with Boy Blue, IMPACT Dance Lab and opening the new NIKE Store in Manchester Arndale. KT is dedicated and determined to create the next generation of beasts.  

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ABOUT TIA:

tia took her first open dance class at the age of 15 which then lead to her joining a competition team, training in various different hip-hop and street styles. At 20 Tia went on to study at shockout arts where she graduated with 1st class honors in professional and commercial dance. From graduating university Tia has worked as a professional dancer in the industry for multiple artists and brands as well as open KXT alongside Kt. opening a school gives Tia the opportunity to transfer knowledge from experience to the up and coming generation to help them evolve and unlock their true protentional. Tia believes it is important to give back to the next generation and guide them to also believe and achieve their own dreams. 

tia credits include: Kylie Minogue, ema awards, stormzy brit awards, Britain's got talent, aj tracey, common wealth games closing ceremony, jax jones, adidas, american express, headie one, pa salieu. 

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