About Us

Welcome to my bio, nice to meet you. I'm Miss Shana, people know me as the positive Principal, business owner of Shana Keeler’s School of Dance & Performing Arts. It’s been a magical journey of growth, hardship, struggles, giggles, passion, and much more to be sitting here typing this. I’m the most passionate person about growth, change and stepping into our greatness. The passion I have for our school, students, teachers, and parents is enormous. I want us all to succeed, to believe in ourselves, and to push out of our comforts. I have many qualifications to my name within dance. I have trained to the highest standard, and with the best in the industry, and I still do today. As my journey of knowledge is ever-growing. Training has also led me to retrain in life coaching, mindfulness and business training. As I started SKSD with £50.00 in my back pocket, no laptop and no knowledge just a passion for dance, passion for children and it has led me to today, a team of 11 teachers, 4 office members, incredible students and parents to help achieve the dream of giving our best to these students, rising their vibration and helping them know any dream is possible, if I can do it - so can you and I’m just a normal human, with a story. That story is also my strength of mistakes, failures, and I want to show our team that we need these mistakes, struggles, for the magic to happen. I’m also a little obsessed with learning about the human body, the way we move, the muscles, and how we can adapt our bodies to make our alignment different. I’m currently in the process of learning lots more in this area. I’m excited to take us all on a journey of growth, evolvement, and energy to all rise to our greatest version. I look forward to supporting you all in the magic that is SKSD.

Cameron Ashall is an experienced singing teacher with a strong background working across multiple colleges and higher education institutions. Alongside his work in higher education, Cameron teaches at a range of local theatre and dance schools, where he is passionate about nurturing and developing raw talent. He takes great pride in seeing his students succeed, with many going on to work professionally in the performing arts industry. His students’ credits include Wicked (the movie), Better Man (the movie), MJ the Musical, Love Never Dies (International Tour), Les Misérables (International Tour), and Matilda (National Tour), among others. Cameron loves being part of the Shana Keeler’s School of Dance family and feels privileged to work with such talented, dedicated, and inspiring young performers. He is proud to contribute to an environment that celebrates creativity, growth, and a shared passion for the arts.

I’m Niamh, a dance teacher and choreographer from Manchester. My passion for dance began in my early years at my local dance school, where my love for performing and teaching grew week by week. The opportunities I was given from such a young age are ones I will never forget, from performing annually with my team at the Blackpool Winter Gardens, to showcasing new routines on Her Majesty’s stage, to training at the Institute of the Arts Barcelona, and performing with the English National Ballet in a project showcased during their Giselle performance. The childhood memories I have from dancing continue to drive me to create the same wholesome experiences for the students I teach today. I then went on to train professionally at Phil Winston’s Theatreworks, graduating in 2021 with a Level 4 Diploma in Ballet and Modern. After graduating, I worked in several performing roles with professional companies, but ultimately felt a little lost. Being on stage is an incredible feeling, but five years on, that feeling doubles when watching the dancers you’ve helped train perform instead. Joining Shana Keeler’s in 2022, I was guided from the very start. My love for teaching truly blossomed and has since led me to leading the competition team at SKSD. Creating lasting memories for the performers at SKSD has filled the void I felt after college - I feel whole again. My proudest achievements have all come through my teaching career. I initially took the SKSD team to the Barbara Sharples Awards with team bonding and experience as the main focus, and we’ve since gone on to win the Entertainment Express title two years in a row. I’ve recently completed my Licentiate Ballet IDTA exam with the help and support of many teachers within SKSD. Our team is truly magical. Everyone brings their own individual talents, expertise, and passion - not only for the students, but for one another. I will forever be grateful to Shana and the team for welcoming me into their studio with open arms. No matter where you are on your journey, SKSD is always there to motivate and believe in you.

Mariyka Bolubasz - Fellow Member & Examiner for the International Dance Teachers Association Fellow and Examiner of the IDTA: Ballet, Tap, Modern, Theatre-Craft and Freestyle Dance Exercise Diploma & Gymnastic Dance Diploma National Vocational Qualification NVQ Level Overseas Examiner, Lecturer & Festival Adjudicator Tap Faculty Member Her duties as an examiner and lecturer have led her to travel throughout Great Britain including The Isle of Man and Northern & Southern Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Cyprus, China, Canada, New Zealand and Bahrain. Mariyka was involved in Musicals, Cabaret work and T.V. but preferred teaching and examining. She has over 40 years teaching experience having taught at full time Vocational Schools, Arden College BTEC in Performing Arts and then at one of the leading schools in the North-west. During this time she trained pupils including Anna-Jane Casey - The Proms & various, Natalie Casey – 2 Pints of Lager & a Packet of Crisp etc., Suzanne Shaw – Hearsay , Tania Pieri – Bollywood Dreams, High school Muiscal. Also Ashley Pollitt S.M for varied productions including the tour of Now That’s What I Call A Musical & Lianna Jane Thompson Cruises and Promotion work. Mariyka is an award winning choreographer for festival dances for many schools, and also previously for the Young Company at the Royal Northern College of Music she was also honoured to be asked to choreograph a routine ‘The Salford Shuffle‘ in conjunction with the Lowry - ‘Express yourself’ exhibition.

Hannah is a Manchester-based singer, actor, and dedicated performing arts teacher with a first-class BA (Hons) degree in Musical Theatre from Performers College. Her training featured standout performances, notably as Cinderella in Into the Woods and Jo in Little Women, and a strong foundation in production, with experience as an Assistant Musical Director across multiple productions. Following her training, Hannah has performed in professional cabarets and gala nights as a vocalist across the Northwest. Since graduating, Hannah has dedicated herself to performing arts education, teaching across numerous schools and institutions throughout Cheshire and Manchester. These include, Shana Keeler’s School of Dance, Stagecoach Wilmslow, Terra Nova School and teaching on the VBSB program for StageBox. She is a qualified LAMDA teacher and through the Vocal Balance Teacher Training program she can proudly say she is an Accredited Vocal Balance Teacher. Hannah has strengthened her technical expertise and informed the establishment of her own singing business. Through her 1:1 private lessons and ensemble lessons, Hannah fosters a supportive, technique-driven environment, encouraging students to explore, understand, and simplify their approach to voice.

After graduating from Shockout Arts with a First Class Honours degree in Professional and Commercial Dance, I launched my professional career working with the likes of Nike, JD Sports, RAYE, Becky Hill, and more. With years of industry experience, my mission is now to inspire and train the next generation of dancers. I’m passionate about creating a supportive, high-energy environment where dancers can build confidence, develop their skills, and shine both on and off the stage.

I am a highly experienced dance teacher with over 20 years’ teaching experience working with children and young dancers across a wide range of disciplines. I am qualified in RAD Ballet and hold Licentiate status with the I.S.T.D in Ballet, alongside qualifications in Tap, Modern, National and Disco. I am also Level 3 Progressive Ballet Technique certified, supporting students to develop strength, alignment and technical excellence safely and effectively. I provide safe, supportive training that builds strong technique, confidence, and a genuine love of dance. Every child is encouraged to progress at their own pace while working towards their full potential in a positive and nurturing environment. I teach vocational ballet at Liverpool Theatre School, preparing students for professional training and careers in the performing arts. I also teach with the Ballet Boost Associate Programme. Outside of teaching, I enjoy travelling, going to the theatre, and spending time with my rescue cats and dogs.

Katherine is a graduate of the Northern Ballet School in Manchester. She worked in Europe as a dancer and singer before returning to the UK to become a teacher with the IDTA. Katherine is a Fellow of the IDTA and holds teaching qualifications in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Theatre Craft and Freestyle. She is currently working on following her passion to become an examiner in the future. In 2018, Katherine was awarded the Arthur J Gallagher award with the IDTA, for the mark she achieved in her Theatre Craft teaching examination, highest scoring teacher. A huge personal achievement on her continuing professional path.

I am a dance teacher from Manchester with a love for inspiring the next generation of performers. Dance has been a central part of my life for so many years, and I've dedicated my career to sharing that passion in the studio. I specialise in Jazz, Tech and Stretch, Contemporary, BodyCon, Lyrical and Acrobatics. These styles allow me to bring out the best in my students, both technically and artistically. I have previously studied at Debut College (BTEC LEVEL 3 Diploma in Performing Arts), and Performers College (BA Hons - Musical Theatre and Dance) As a teacher, I strive to create an environment where dancers feel supported, motivated, and challenged. My goal is not only to develop strong, versatile performers, but also to help each student grow in resilience, creativity, and self-expression.

Alicia Lalley has been dancing since the age of 3 and brings a lifelong passion for movement into every class she teaches. She trained professionally at Addict Dance Academy for three years, graduating in 2024 with a First Class Degree in Professional Dance. Since graduating, Alicia has pursued her career in teaching, sharing her knowledge, creativity, and love of dance with students of all ages. She has recently gained her Associate Tap Teaching Qualification through the Allied Dancing Association and now works as a full-time dance teacher across numerous dance schools in the North West. Alicia teaches all styles of dance and works with all ages, striving to create a supportive, motivating, and inspiring learning environment while continuing to grow as both a teacher and choreographer. Her professional performance credits include dancing in the Robbie Williams film Better Man (2025), backing dancer work for the Totally Tina Tribute Act, on-screen acting for a Pepsi advert, performing in the Disneyland Paris pre-parade, and appearing on the Move It Main Stage.

Lola Walker began her journey at SKSD as a student and has been with Shana since 2015. She went on to attend Jelli Studios Theatre Arts College, where she trained in Musical Theatre and performed at major events including Move It and CYD, alongside becoming a world champion at the Dance World Cup in Braga. During her training, Lola was successfully cast in two professional pantomime productions, Cinderella and Aladdin. And later graduated from the Creative Academy with a degree in Dance. Since graduating, Lola has worked as a professional dancer on international contracts across Cyprus. She has also taken on leadership roles as Assistant Entertainments Manager and Dance Captain for Seacruise UK. Between contracts, Lola loves returning to SKSD to share her knowledge and industry experience. From delivering workshops and covering classes to supporting with admin, she is passionate about inspiring students, celebrating their progress, and helping them reach their full potential.