Meet The Committee!
Welcome to our committee page! We’re so excited to get things up and running for the 2022/23 academic year and we hope you are too! We’d like to introduce you to our committee members for this year and let them tell you more about themselves! 🎉
Tinashe- president
Email: tr00474@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite dance style: heels
Fun fact: I am vegan 97% of the time
Bio: Hello i’m Tinashe I am the president of the SDS this year. I’m in my final year of uni studying criminology. Last year was my 1st year in the squad and i competed with the advanced hip hop team. I am super excited to have a great year of dance and to meet the new members and can’t wait to to do it all again. I have loads of plans for the SDS and can not wait to see you all !!!!
Robin- Vice President
Email: rt00553@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite Dance Style: Ballet
Fun Fact: I have jumped out of plane !
Bio: hi everyone, i’m Robin, a 2nd year student midwife. Last year I was on the jazz and tap competition teams and also attended open ballet and pointe which I really enjoyed. I’m so grateful I didn’t stop dancing when I chose midwifery as SDS has been one of my uni highlights and so many opportunities have opened up . I’m really looking forward to being your vice president and hope we can create the same opportunities and supportive group that I loved so much last year. Please drop me a message if you need anything, I’m always here ! x
Charlotte- Treasurer
Email: cc01717@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite dance style: Commerical
Fun fact: I love heights and have been skydiving. 100% would do it again anytime I can!
Bio: Hi I’m Charlotte and will be continuing my role as treasurer for Surrey Dance Squad. I am a final year Business Management student and have been a part of the dance squad since I started uni, with this being my fourth year! I have trained in hip hop, commerical, jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary and heels! Can’t wait to see you all this year 🙂
Honor- Marketing executive
Email: ht00591@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite dance style: heels
Fun fact: I’m lactose intolerant but my fav food is cheese
Bio: Hey, I’m Honor, a second year psychology student and I have trained in the advanced and intermediate hip hop team as well as the commercial team. I was also one of the social execs last year which was a lot of fun, but I am excited for this coming year in a new role and I can not wait to meet you all as I have made some of my best friends through SDS.
Emily- competition coordinator
Email: ep00850@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite Dance Style: Tap
Fun Fact: My friends call me Pike
Bio: Hi! I’m Emily/Pike, one of your Comp Coordinators with Stella and I’ll also be your fundraiser! I’m a 3rd year vet med student and I’ve competed in the tap team since my first year. Before Uni I’d never competed but definitely give it a go if you can! It’s so much fun and the amount of support everyone has for each other is immense 🥰
Stella- competition coordinator
Email: mailto:yn00170@surrey.ac.uk
favourite dance style: hip hop
Bio: Heyyy 🙂 I’m Stella and I’ll be this years’ competition coordinator along with Emily! I’m currently a second year Psychology student and also my second year with the a m a z i n g Surrey dance squad. I had the opportunity to train with the advanced hip hop team last year and definitely will be looking forward to getting into more categories we have to offer this year. The key to my heart is kale so if you want to be friends… you know what to do 😉
Margi- performance executive
Email: mr01317@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite dance style: Jazz and Contemporary
Fun fact: Giveon is the key to my heart <3
Bio: Hi my names Margi and I am a second year nursing student! I was on the Jazz team and one of the wildcard teams in my first year with SDS. I cannot wait to see all the new talent this year and for the new friendships :)))
Becca- Social Executive
Email: rb01314@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite dance style: tap, hip hop, commercial
fun fact: i have my own small business called becca bakes 🙂
Bio: hey guys! I’m Becca and I’ll be one of the social secs for next year alongside Lauren. I’m in my second year of studying media and communication and last year in the dance squad I competed in the tap and intermediate hip hop team!
Last year I found the dance squad to be so welcoming and because of that I have found some of my closets friends here. I enjoyed being apart of the dance squad so much last year and I’m so excited to be on the committee for this coming year. I also can’t wait to help welcome all of the new faces we are bringing in next year! So be ready for the socials as we have already got some great things in mind 🙂
Lauren- social Executive
Email: LL01031@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite style: hip hop
Fun fact: I love Chris brown
Bio: I’m Lauren I’m 1/2 of the social secs this year!! Im in second year and study midwifery. Me and becca are so excited to have new faces and can’t wait to see everyone at the socials planned!!
Hoby- hip hop executive
email: hl01395@surrey.ac.uk
favourite dance type: urban dance and hip pop
fun fact: i eat and drink very fast
bio: Hi guys, I am Hoby, a year 2 student. I have joined dance squad last year, competed in Adv Hip Pop and Commercial team. Can’t wait to be Hip Pop Exec and dance with everyone this year!
Christina- vice hip hop exec
Email: cm01954@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite dance style: hip hop
Fun fact: I was named after the famous singer, Christina Aguilera
Bio: Hi guys, my name is Christina and I am currently a criminology student who is super duper into dancing. Auditioning for hip hop was by far one of the best decisions I ever made 🙂 I got to meet numbers of talented and friendly people who shared the dame interest as me. We are always open to embrace yet another dance freak, and even if you are a lazy person like me, dancing will be the activity to get you moving your feet for hours. Current mood- excited!!!
Charlotte H- Tap Executive
Email: ch01310@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite dance style: Tap & Jazz
Fun Fact: I had a One Direction and 5SOS fan account when I was 13
Bio: Hey! I’m Charlotte, a final year psychology student and I’m so excited to be your next tap exec! Dance has always been a huge part of my life, so being a part of the most wonderful and supportive dance team these past 3 years has been the biggest joy. I hope to see all of your beautiful faces in classes this year, especially at tap 😉
Charlotte – Vice Tap Exec
Email: ca00702@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite Dance Style: Tap
Fun Fact: I’ve recently qualified as a yoga teacher!
Bio: Hi, I’m Charlotte, the vice tap exec this year. I’m in my final year studying business management, and excited to be back in Surrey after my placement year! I was in the advanced tap team in my first year and was vice tap exec in my second year! I can’t wait to meet all the new tappers!
Mollea- jazz executive
Email: md01177@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite dance style: It depends on the day of the week
Fun fact: I always need more clothes
Bio: Hey, I’m Mollea and I’m so excited to be this years jazz exec. I can’t wait to meet all you talented people and hope to see lots of new faces in auditions and classes this year. If anyone has any questions, please email me! See you in September and bring your sass 😉
Charlotte Stead- vice Jazz exec
Email: Cs01854@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite dance style: modern jazz
Fun fact: I once crashed a tractor through a gate
Bio: Hi I’m Charlotte, I’m the vice Jazz executive. I’m a second year vet student, I’ve been dancing since I was tiny back home in Yorkshire and was part of the jazz team last year with the University and loved it! I hope me and Mollea (the jazz executive) can make the jazz team just as accepting and fun as it was for me last year
Angel- contemporary Executive
Email: aj01095@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite dance style: commercial and lyrical
Fun fact: I was the freestyle disco slow dance national champion in 2015
Bio: Hi, I’m Angel and I am a second year business management student and I will be the contemporary exec this year. I have competed in freestyle disco for most of my life but I’ve also had training in ballet and jazz. Last year I competed in the Adv hip-hop, Adv contemporary and commercial teams. Dance squad is an amazing experience and the best place to make new friends. I hope to see you all at auditions!
Samantha- Vice contemporary Executive
Email: sw01654@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite dance style: ballet, jazz, contemporary
Fun fact: I have my scuba diving license!
Bio: Hey, I’m Samantha, I’m a second year international business management student. So excited to be ur contemporary vice exec this year!
Jade- Ballet Exec
Email: jm02034@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite dance style: Contemporary and Ballet
Fun Fact: I google the end of tv shows before watching them.
Bio: Hiya I’m Jade, a maths and physics student on my placement year. I am really excited to be this years ballet exec. I’ve been dancing since I was four and have trained in mainly ballet, tap and contemporary.
Anaïs- Vice Ballet Exec
Email: aw01205@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite dance styles: ballet and heels
Fun fact: I speak four languages fluently (French, English, Spanish and German)
Bio: Hey everyone, I’m Anaïs, I’m studying a Masters in Music and I just completed my undergrad by doing a dissertation on ballet music. Dance squad was an amazing part of my final year and I’m looking forward to creating amazing new memories with the society next year.
Rama- Wild card Executive
Email: rn00368@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite dance style: heels and hip hop
Fun fact: I am a die hard theatre kid :p
Bio: Hello everyone!! I am Rama 🙂 i am a second year Media and Communications student but dance has always been a huge part of my life. I am so excited to be this years wildcard exec and cant wait to see how my team will turn out. I encourage everyone to try out for this even if it isn’t your style. (I am also looking for a large team so you have higher chances of being in the comp team😉)
Zuri- Wild card Executive
Email: Zu00012@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite dance style: Commercial
Fun Fact: I’m a Leo
Bio: Hi, I’m Zuri and I’m a final year Psychology student. I’ve been in SDS for 3 years and have competed in the Advanced Hiphop, Wildcard, Tap, Jazz and Commercial categories. I have quite a varied dance background so I’m really looking forward to utilising different techniques and vibes within my choreo.
Emily- Fundraiser
Email: ep00850@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite Dance Style: Tap
Fun Fact: My friends call me Pike
Bio: Hi! I’m Emily/Pike, one of your Comp Coordinators with Stella and I’ll also be your fundraiser! I’m a 3rd year vet med student and I’ve competed in the tap team since my first year. Before Uni I’d never competed but definitely give it a go if you can! It’s so much fun and the amount of support everyone has for each other is immense 🥰
Hannah- Well being Executive
Email: hf00279@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite dance style: Tap
Fun Fact: I have a scar from stabbing myself whilst microchipping an alpaca!
Bio: I’m Hannah and I’m one of the Club Execs and Well-being Reps for this year. I am a fourth year Vet Med student and I was on the intermediate tap team last year. This year I would love to get as many people involved in dance as possible, no matter the experience level, and ensure everyone is having a good time whilst doing it! If anyone has any questions or concerns feel free to find me or drop me an email 🙂
Ella- well being executive
Email: eb01146@surrey.ac.uk
Favourite dance style: contemporary and hip hop
Fun fact: I have back packed around Australia
Hi, I’m Ella, a paramedic science student. I’ve been in novice hip hop and commercial in my first year and in advanced hiphop and contemporary/jazz in my second year. I’m excited to meet all the newbies and am here to welcome you all to the club and be your point of contact for any questions/queries or general well-being throughout the year at uni 🙂 x