Professor Jin Lee Hanley, a distinguished dance artist, serves as Chair of the Department of Dance at Palm Beach Atlantic University in Florida, U.S. Originally from South Korea, she began with classical ballet and later delved into American modern dance techniques, including Cunningham Technique®. With a Master’s degree from New York University, her performances and choreographies have captivated audiences in South Korea, the U.S., and France. Hanley has danced with esteemed companies such as Hasadim Mission Ballet, Columbia Ballet Theatre, and Chen and Dancers in NYC, collaborating with renowned choreographers. Her rich experience in performance, teaching, and collaborations establishes her as a significant figure in the world of dance and she is thrilled to serve Springs Dance Company this summer.

Louise performed with Springs as a dancer and was a founding cast member for Journey of the Magi. She later went on to be a trustee for Springs for many years. Her career in dance has focussed on teaching and managing professional dance training programmes. She worked at Central School of Ballet for 21 years, and created and led the MA Choreography for professional dancers for over 10 years.  
She has a passion for equipping and pastoring dancers to develop skills in prophetic dance ministry. 

Ella is an independent dance artist and maker based in East London. Ella graduated from Trinity Laban with a First Class degree in 2016.  

Since graduating, Ella has enjoyed performing with Casson & Friends, Made by Katie Green, Luminelle, Springs Dance Company and Kimberley Harvey in collaboration with Great Ormond Street Hospital. Ella regularly performs at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital with Eek & Wild, a company she co-founded. Ella teaches in a range of community settings, with inclusivity and play at the heart of her teaching practice.  

Ella is a lead dance artist for The Place, Sadler’s Wells and Magpie Dance for people with learning disabilities. With her work at Magpie, Ella has led choreographic collaborations with the Royal Opera House and Arts for Disabled Association Hong Kong.

Helen trained at The Northern School of Contemporary dance and graduated in 2015. She then went on to achieve a Postgraduate Diploma, studying and performing as an apprentice with Motionhouse Dance Theatre. Since graduating Helen has enjoyed performing for a range of different companies, such as Company Chameleon, Hawk Dance Theatre, The Knotted Project, Urban Conceptz and Born and Bred Dance Theatre. Helen has also taught in a variety of different community and professional settings all around the world and loves how movement enables us to connect and tell our stories without words.

Katie is a performer, teacher and maker based in Birmingham. Since graduating from Trinity Laban with a First-Class degree in 2013 she has had the pleasure of working with companies and choreographers such as: Made by Katie Green, Springs Dance company, Liz Clark (Turned on its Head), Sonia Sabri, Highly Sprung, Autin Dance Theatre and as a Featured Dancer in the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony choreographed by Corey Baker.

Katie also enjoys rehearsal directing and was Movement Associate for The Ballad of Maria Marten, a play by Beth Flintoff. Katie teaches and facilitates dance in a range of settings and is passionate about dance being for everyone. She is an Associate Artist for integrated dance company FRONTLINEdance and is an Artist in Residence at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital with Eek & Wild, a company she co-founded. 
 

Emily trained at Rambert School and has enjoyed performing with Springs Dance Company, Casson & Friends, Hawk Dance Theatre, English National Opera and E33. Emily is co-founder of Eek & Wild who are Artists in Residence at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. Emily also has a passion for teaching dance to people of all ages and abilities and has taught extensively around the UK. It brings Emily joy when dance brings communities together. 

Daniel Cossette is a classically trained mime artist, touring with Mimeistry International 2000-2002. He launched Ambassador Arts, premiering the shows Say it Loud! and Christmivest 2002-2009. Daniel was invited to dance with Ad Deum Dance Company, Houston TX where he danced from 2009-2013, then moved to England and joined Springs Dance Company (2013-present). Dan co-directs Infusion Physical Theatre, Cambridge UK. He has performed in prelude to Dance Houston, Alvin Ailey, Mark Morris, at Project Dance, Resolutions Dance Festival, Edinburgh Fringe and Sprung! He has taught mime, dance, and stage combat for Houston Ballet, the Alley Theatre, and Society for Performing Arts.

Synaet is a dancer, choreographer and teacher. She started dancing when she was 14 and graduated from Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance in 2022 with BA (Hons) in Ballet and Contemporary Dance. During her training she worked with well-known choreographers such as Darren Ellis, Alleynes Sisters and Darshan Singh Bhuller. Synaet has had multiple performance experiences at big venues such as Royal Opera House, Sadlers Wells Theatre, The Point Theatre (Eastleigh) and The Great Exhibition Road Festival. Her core skills in dance include Ballet/Pointe Work, Contemporary Dance Styles, Improvisation/Contact Improvisation. 

David started performing from a young age and trained at Bodywork in Cambridge. God has blessed him with the joy of working in the industry for over 15 years, performing in West End shows such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Singing in the Rain, Groundhog Day, Matilda, Half a Sixpence, Mary Poppins, 42nd Street as well as many others. He enjoys performing very much but loves sharing his faith in Jesus even more. Alongside Katy Treharne, David Co-founded West End Has Faith and has a heart to reach the arts industry.

Upon graduating from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Erena founded The Natashas Project, a professional dance company combating modern slavery and human trafficking, in 2013. Alongside her work with the organisation Erena has performed for other companies and choreographers in the UK. Erena’s favourite thing is being a light in her workplace and seeing how God can use her, not just through her but through her performance also. Erena is also on the core team for organisation West End Has Faith.

Ruth is the Founder of Psalms & Stretches and is a Pilates and fitness instructor with over 10 years of experience. Originally trained as a contemporary dancer, Ruth graduated from Laban and went on to receive a post-grad Diploma from The Northern School of Contemporary Dance. Ruth began her journey into the fitness industry as a practical way to transfer her skills in movement and went on to complete a wide variety of teacher training programmes. Ruth began developing Psalms & Stretches in 2016 after feeling called to combine her skills in teaching exercise and choreographing movement with serving God in a creative way. It was the class she wanted to go to herself; a place where ministering to her wellbeing wasn't separate to her faith but complementary. Ruth has been teaching Psalms & Stretches online and at Christian events across the country alongside creating the instructor training programme. She has also written for Woman Alive Magazine, and collaborated with Christian TV Network TBN for their Psalms & Stretches series, aired in January 2024. 

Kim is originally from the US and has lived in London for 32 years. Growing up, Kim loved dancing ballet, joined the majorette drill squad in High School and has always enjoyed keeping physically active. As a teenager she recognised the link between physical exercise and mental wellbeing for herself. She is a qualified Gym Instructor and a Level 3 Personal Trainer and enjoys encouraging others to keep active especially as one moves beyond youth. Kim loves Psalms & Stretches because it combines stretching and strengthening with spiritual growth and meditation on the bible. She is inspired by the way the Psalms come alive as the words take on physical shape through movement, and the opportunity Psalms & Stretches creates for spending time listening to God as He whispers just what we need to hear that day.

Catherine graduated from Trinity Laban in 2021, having previously danced as part of Spring's apprentice company, Elevate. Since completing her training, she has worked as a dance artist with Leutwiler Tanztheatre, E33 Dance Company, and Doodle Dance. She also teaches creative workshops and dance technique across a variety of settings and is a Psalms & Stretches® instructor.