Our Teachers
Vicky Codling, Principle & Teacher
Vicky fell in love with dance and theatre at a very young age. Her first performance was at the age of 5, when she performed with her class in the dancing school show.Vicky’s first professional engagement was at the age of 7, when she performed at Norwich Theatre Royal with Wayne Sleep in the Pantomime Aladdin. Vicky continued her training at the Central School of Dance and Performing Arts, which opened many performance opportunities and she was lucky enough to work with some of the best in the profession as she was growing up.At the age of 16 Vicky started her work as a professional dancer, most of which was based out of Norfolk. When she was 18, Vicky left Norfolk to perform around England, working for British Holidays. She worked her way up, finishing her last two seasons as Entertainment Manager at the parks where she worked.In 2005 Vicky came back to Norfolk to complete her teacher training. She then took on the Joan Gisborne School of Dance and Performing Arts. In 2010 the School was renamed “Funky Feet School of Dance and Performing Arts”. It has gone from strength to strength, incorporating several new subjects, and has gained a fabulous reputation in the local and surrounding community. The school now has its own competition team that compete around Norfolk and Suffolk. It is well rewarded for its charity work in the local community.Vicky has a young family herself, and her two girls are following in mummies footsteps, both dancing and performing at the same school where Vicky began her training.In 2019 Vicky realised a life ambition and staged ‘Annie’ the musical, taking on the role of choreographer whilst co-directing and producing.2020 sees the start of Vicky’s latest venture, a new company that will run alongside the dancing school. This company will put on performances to raise money to fund arts projects in the local community. Vicky is hoping to open the doors of the dancing school during the day, to house performing arts days for local schools, mostly funded by the new company. She is also hoping to put performances on within schools, tackling tricky subjects like bullying and mental health. All of this is very much in the making, but she is very excited about the planning and launching of her new company to keep the arts alive. Introducing… The Funky Theatre Company - “Where Dreams are Followed, and Stars are Born”.
Miss Emi - Ballet / Contemporary Teacher
Miss Emi started dancing in Japan and went to train at the Rambert school in London. She then moved on as professional in Germany. After 7 years Miss Emi returned to the UK and started teaching at dance colleges. She is a Qualified ISTD imperial ballet teacher.
Hollie Tuxford - Teacher
With 7 years of teaching experience and a vibrant professional career, Hollie brings a bag of knowledge and passion to the studio. Hollie’s foundation is built on elite training, holding a First Class Honours degree from the prestigious Rambert School of ballet and contemporary. She also trained through the ISTD curriculum. Hollie is also Acrobatic Arts certified.
Her journey as a performer has taken her across Europe, from Copenhagen at Danish Dance Theatre to Setanztheatre in Germany, as well as local highlights including the Potters Theatre Company and multiple seasons as a featured performer in the Cromer Pier Summer and Christmas shows (2024–2025).
A enthusiastic member of the Funky Feet faculty since 2019, Hollie’s true passion lies in mentorship. She uses her professional stage experience to provide high-level technical training while fostering a supportive environment where young dancers can thrive.
Since learning to play the piano at the age of 11, Laura has had a passion for music, singing and teaching. With a focus on music education through GCSE and A levels, Laura graduated University with a BA Honours 1st in Music performance specialising as a vocalist. She has since performed in many venues across Norfolk and Suffolk as a Jazz vocalist, in London and also Europe, having toured with Soul singer Martha High, amongst other artists as a backing singer. Laura has recorded as a session singer for various recording artists for their albums and album launches.Laura is currently gigging as part of a female vocal trio, The Voxettes, who sing a range of styles but mainly from the 1940’s and 50’s. They have featured on radio a few times over the years and on albums as backing singers. Laura is a solo Jazz performer with returning slots at Sheringham and Upwell Jazz Club among many private bookings for weddings and events.Laura is a singing and piano teacher who works in schools and privately, enjoying the wide age range she gets to work with and the different styles she is able to teach. Currently most of her work is focused on children at high school and Funky Feet. Also, she teaches adults at Funky Feet Musical Theatre group and a World music group in Bungay.Miss Laura - Music & Singing Teacher
Miss Frankie began her dance journey at the age of five, growing up immersed in the world of Latin and Ballroom before transitioning into Musical Theatre and Jazz. At just 16, she secured a place at The Manchester College to study Performing Arts, marking the start of her professional training.
She then went on to train for three years at the prestigious Northern Ballet School, where she got to work along side inspiring teachers still working in the industry , graduating with a Level 6 Diploma in Performing Arts. Following her training, Frankie enjoyed a successful performing career, securing professional contracts including dancing at Alton Towers and touring across the UK with the Pure Entertainment Company, performing in Wales, Suffolk, and Scotland.
After three years of professional performance, Frankie chose to focus on her passion for teaching and inspiring the next generation of dancers. She joined the Funky Feet team and is now proudly Acrobatic Arts certified. Frankie brings industry experience, enthusiasm, and a nurturing approach to her classes, creating a positive environment where dancers can grow in both confidence and technique.