About KLS
Do you aspire to sing on the London stage? Perhaps your dream is to perform in theatres and auditoriums across the globe?
Waiting in the wings to help you achieve your dream is Swindon's well established singing & dancing school, Kitty Langan Studio. With a fully equipped singing & performance studio combined with over 10 years experience & excellent tuition by Katie Kirby & all the staff you have access to exceptional coaching right on your doorstep in Swindon.
Katie Kirby - Principal
Singing, dancing and acting since the age of 5, Katie knows exactly how it feels to be young, talented and in search of stardom. A wealth of experience and invaluable knowledge of the industry makes Katie the perfect role model for any budding performer - from experienced sopranos and tenors, to karaoke queens and hairbrush hit performers.
With this in mind, Katie launched the Kitty Langan Studio in Greenmeadow, Swindon in January 2011. Borne from a desire to give Swindon talent the national recognition it deserves, the school will take on any student from the age of 6 months upwards. If you’ve got the passion, dedication and are willing to learn, Katie has the experience (and patience!) to help reach your goal.
Katie’s diverse and exciting career has taken her from winning ‘Swindon’s Pop Idol’ at the age of 13, to centre stage performances such as Aladdin’s Genie, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s Veruca Salt, Chicago‘s Velma Kelly and Marilyn Monroe. Working with performers young and old, Katie is no stranger to rehearsing, choreographing and performing in high profile productions – with an enviable drive and determination to make anything and everything work. Having taken part in competitions and showcases both locally and nationally, Katie is passionate about bringing the same excitement of her experiences to her students at the Kitty Langan Studio.
“I want to see the school grow day by day, year by year, ultimately achieving enough members to be taking the school to local and national competitions, in order for our students to win awards and trophies for their excellence. Swindon is an exciting place to be for any performer – not just singers, but dancers and actors too." The Kitty Langan Studio has a lot to offer and with the help of our members, we can make people who are high up in the industry pay attention to the schools in Swindon. I'm so passionate about taking Swindon's talented young stars to the national arena. I learn from even the most challenging of students, it's the only way to grow as a teacher, performer and friend.”
Francis Ngahu - Class Teacher
Francis; a dancer since the age of 10, always loved to please a crowd. Whether it was by himself or with a group the passion stayed.
Francis is a self taught dancer. Growing up in Plumstead Common in South End London he wasn’t fortunate enough to receive professional training so he took a lead from ‘Les Twins’ who inspired him to create unique choreography both solo and within a group.
Dancing has been a passion for him and the group; ‘Trin3rgy’, for a long time. The group was formed almost 10 years ago. ‘Trin3rgy’ are a Theatrical dance group, who mix comedy with routines. Since 2007 the group have performed all over London: from parks to picnics, to performing at Catford Broadway Theatre, Troxy Theatre, Sadlers Wells, Royal Albert Hall before jetting off too Brazil to shoot a dancing video with Actor Adam Deacon and successfully auditioning for Britain’s Got Talent to be considered for the live Semi-Finals. These days Francis dedicates his time to teaching young children that share the same passion he does from such a young age.
“Kids are our future! I am so grateful that Kate has given me this amazing opportunity to be involved in Kitty Langan Studio - I absolutely love teaching these kids. They all work so hard and aim to please which is why I get so much enjoyment from my job”
Charley Lawrence - Class Teacher
Charley is a very passionate dancer and teacher and has been training in the Performing Arts since the age of 4. She grew up training in Musical Theatre at Julie Scott’s Academy and went on to complete her professional dance training at Liberatus School of Performing Arts. From this she is now trained in a wide range of dance styles such as Jazz, Commercial, Ballet, Tap, Modern, Contemporary, and more.
Charley trained at Liberatus for 3 years and graduated with an HND Diploma in Performing Arts and completed her Intermediate ISTD exams. During her time here she was lucky enough to be trained by some of the best teachers in the UK and others from around the world.
Since graduating Liberatus she has continued her love for dance through teaching. Charley now teaches a wide age range of students, from 3+, variety of styles at various schools in Swindon.
Charley is very enthusiastic about being able to teach classes of her own and to share her knowledge and passion for dancing with the next generation of dancers by creating a fun, positive and encouraging environment in her classes.
“Being able to share my passion and being even a small part of shaping the next generation of dancers at Kitty Langan Studio is a dream come true. I aim to inspire young dancers to follow their dreams and help guide them in the right direction no matter how big or small those dreams may be.”
Emily Vitler - Class Teacher
Emily's dance journey started at the age of three at Swindon Academy of Dance where she continued until the age of 18 achieving advance levels of RAD Ballet and ISTD Ballet, Tap and Modern. During her youth, Emily performed in many competitions around the UK and annual shows at the Wyvern Theatre, as well as studying with the Royal Ballet Associates and performing with the English Youth Ballet.
Having been awarded Triple Distinction in Performing Arts BTEC National Diploma, within which time choreographed and directed stage shows, Emily furthered her Dance career at University. Emily studied a BA Hons Dance Degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University, achieving a 2:1 whilst developing her knowledge in Dance technique and safe practice, pedagogy, Dance history and analytical studies.
From university, Emily stayed in Cardiff and developed her role as a teacher and has since worked with an array of students in a variety of settings. Classes have involved teaching classical and creative Ballet in private and community settings, as well as Tap, Jazz and Contemporary technique to both children and adults. In addition, Emily has taught and been a part of creative Dance projects with companies in the community and schools, where the elderly and people with disabilities were at the forefront. Over the last several years Emily established her own Dance school in Cardiff focusing on children’s mental health and well-being as well as their creativity and fitness.
Recently Emily relocated back to Swindon and is now looking forward to bringing her knowledge and love of teaching to Kitty Langan Studio and helping students to thrive through Dance.
"Teaching dance has become such a passion of mine because I get to see students thrive and develop as dances and as people. Dance can bring so much joy into people’s lives as well as other benefits and I love being able to share those experiences. I have watched Kitty Langan Studio grow from the beginning and I am excited to join on that journey!”
Lyndsey Logan - Class Teacher
Lyndsey joined her first dance school at the age of 9; Miss Kels Dance Academy, after doing a performance at Swindon Dance with her Primary school dance club. That was where Lyndsey discovered the stage was her favourite place.
At the age of 11, Lyndsey started taking singing lessons at Kitty Langan Studio and eventually began taking dance classes there too. At KLS Lyndsey has had the opportunity to dance and sing at the London Palladium and Her Majesty’s Theatre over the years. She has also entered a global dance competition in Paris, taken part in the Disneyland Parade and on performed to a worldwide audience on the Videopoilis stage at Disneyland Paris too.
Lyndsey has performed in every KLS show from the very beginning back in 2011 including; the annual performances, Cabarets, and Musical productions such as Hairspray where she played the role of Velma Von Tussle and Annie where she played the part Grace. Over the years Lyndsey has performed in various festivals around Swindon also.
In recent years Lyndsey has competed in competitions not only in England but at Disney Land Paris too. Received awards from 4th place to 1st with her singing and dancing. Lyndsey has also competed in competitions closer to home like south west stars in Minehead and Dynamite Dance in Kent & Bristol. One of Lyndsey’s proudest moments would have to be when she auditioned for The Voice in London.
Lyndsey has come full circle at KLS now being a teacher and she’s very excited for her new adventure in helping the up-and-coming Kitty’s flourish in the Kitty Family.
“I’m so excited to be teaching at Kitty Langan Studio. I’ve come full circle here from being at the very first performing arts lesson to now teaching myself. I grew so much as a person here and I’m excited to be on the other side of that and see others grow from the classes here”
Kacey Fairfax - Class Teacher
Kacey started dancing at 6 years old at Langley Dance Academy in Blackpool. Here she trained in all dance styles starting out with Ballet, Tap and Modern. Here she completed all of her exams up until and including grade 8 in RAD ballet and intermediate in ISTD Tap and Modern. After a few years Kacey also started training in commercial Lyrical, Acting and Singing.
For the past 9 years; since the age of 11, Kacey has been part of Tap Attack Associates, spending 7 years with the North Associates and from 2020 until now training with the South Associates.
At the age of 17, Kacey began her audition journey for dance colleges and was successfully accepted into 5 of them including; Performers and Bird College. Eventually she decided that Wilkes Academy would be the best place for her to train and enhance her skills. Here she is on the Musical Theatre degree course and has been taught by many industry professionals including: Alice Fearn, Sam Salter and Ricky Jinks. She is now keen to pass on her knowledge to all the students here at Kitty Langan Studio.
“I am very excited to help out with the teaching here at Kitty Langan Studio. I feel I have a wealth of knowledge and I am excited to share this and watch the students grow“
Eleanor Bird - Class Teacher
Eleanor’s passion for performing arts began at the age of seven when she joined her primary school choir. This sparked a deep interest in the arts, prompting her to join the school drama club. In her year six production, she was cast as ‘Joseph’ in ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’, an experience that marked the beginning of her theatrical journey.
As Eleanor’s confidence grew, so did her involvement in the performing arts. She joined Julie Scott's Academy of Performing Arts, where she began to take on lead roles in productions. Notably, in 2009, she portrayed ‘Penny’ in ‘Hairspray’ as part of the academy's Wyvern show. During her time in secondary school, Eleanor performed in three ‘Summer Youth Project’ productions at the Wyvern Theatre and earned a principal role in the 2013 production of ‘Our House’. She also performed as the lead in two shows with the Dorcan Performing Arts Group and trained with Swindon Dance for two years.
At 16-years-old, Eleanor further honed her craft by studying BTEC Performing Arts at New College, where she refined her skills and had the opportunity to teach for the first time as the assistant choreographer for the Christmas pantomime. She completed the course with top marks, earning a Distinction*, and soon began volunteering at Kitty Langan Studio, where her passion for teaching blossomed.
In 2020, Eleanor graduated with a First-Class Honours degree in Childhood Studies with Management from the University of Bristol. Throughout her studies, she continued her volunteering at Kitty Langan Studio and also worked as a 1:1 assistant for ballet classes for children with additional needs.
Eleanor’s interests extend beyond performing arts — she has a strong passion for fitness too. After completing her university studies, she became a qualified Level 2 Exercise to Music Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer. She has gone from teaching ‘Legs, Bums & Tums’ over Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic, to now running her own Personal Training and Online Coaching business at a private facility.
From 2019 to 2021, Eleanor served as the Beginner Performing Arts teacher here at Kitty Langan Studio, and now she returns as our Intermediate Performing Arts teacher. She is thrilled to return to teaching, where she is dedicated to inspiring confidence, nurturing self-expression, and providing a supportive environment where students can grow together and find their voices.
“Nothing makes me happier than teaching something I am passionate about at Kitty Langan Studio. Watching my students grow in confidence and reach their potential fills me with immense joy and pride!"
Sarah Rexha - Class Teacher
Sarah’s love for dance began at the age of three, when she first stepped into the studio and discovered her passion for movement and performance. Over the years, she has trained extensively in modern jazz, contemporary, and classical ballet, developing both her technical foundation and her artistry.
Her dedication and talent were recognised in 2013 when she was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Millennium Performing Arts in London, where she received rigorous professional training under industry-leading choreographers, teachers, and directors.
As a performer, Sarah has cultivated a versatile skill set, bringing strength, precision, and expressive storytelling to every role. Her training has allowed her to explore a wide range of styles, from the athleticism of contemporary dance to the grace and discipline of ballet, and the dynamic flair of jazz.
Alongside her performance career, Sarah has over a decade of teaching experience, working with dancers of all ages and abilities. She is deeply passionate about nurturing the next generation of performers, focusing not only on building strong technique but also on developing confidence, creativity, and a genuine love for the art form. Her teaching philosophy centres on inspiring dancers to push their boundaries, embrace their individuality, and find joy in movement. Whether on stage or in the studio, Sarah is committed to excellence, artistry, and sharing the transformative power of dance.
“I love teaching children to dance because it allows me to inspire creativity, confidence and joy in young hearts. Watching dancers discover their own rhythm and express themselves through movement is readily rewarding! Dance builds discipline, teamwork and self esteem, and being a part of their growth journey is truly a gift!“