21/07/2026
A little reintroduction for all my new followers… 💜
For those who are new here, I'm Cherysse – an Auchterarder girl who was lucky enough to grow up dancing in the town. Returning home to open CLS Studio in 2022 – Auchterarder's dedicated resident dance and aerial arts studio – has been incredibly special, as it continues a family legacy. My mum established the original dance school in Auchterarder, and it's a privilege to carry that passion for dance and performance forward for the next generation.
Over the last 27 years, I've been fortunate to train, teach and perform professionally across the UK, Europe and the USA before bringing all of that experience home to Auchterarder. I'm incredibly proud of the journey that has led me back to where it all began.
✨ My professional background includes:
• Trained at The Hammond School, Chester, graduating in 2002 with a Trinity College London National Diploma in Professional Dance.
• Professional training in Classical Ballet, Musical Theatre, Tap, Jazz, Modern Dance and Flamenco.
• ISTD Teaching Qualifications.
• BATD Teaching Qualification.
• RAD Ballet examinations with Distinction up to Advanced level.
• Multiple Scottish Acrobatic Dance Championship titles.
• Professional aerial arts training in Florida, USA, with former Cirque du Soleil performers, leading to a career as a professional aerialist.
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE CREDITS
✨ UK & Europe
•Two UK tours with Spirit of the Dance.
•Vogue – Belinda King Presents, Portugal.
✨ USA & Cruise Productions
•Slapstix – Palace Theatre, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
•Encore Mr. Producer (Sir Cameron Mackintosh) – Norwegian Cruise Line.
•Five years performing many shows with Jean Ann Ryan Productions onboard Norwegian Cruise Line.
•Seven years performing many shows with Celebrity Cruises for Garry Musick Productions and Poet Productions as Dance Captain & Aerial Captain.
✨ Television
•Dancer on The Fernando Pereira Show(Portugal).
•Dancer on Miss Algarve Mais(Portugal )
✨ CLS Studio achievements
• Founded CLS Studio in 2022.
• Created and produced two original dance & aerial theatre productions shows at Perth Concert Hall and Macrobert Arts Centre for all students.
• solely trained a student in gaining a place on the Scottish Ballet Junior Associate Programme.
• Invited by the producers of Britain's Got Talent to film for the show's 20th series (2027)
I believe every student deserves high-quality training in a positive and encouraging environment where they can build confidence, discipline and a genuine love of dance, aerial arts and performance. I love being able to pass on not only my teaching knowledge, but also the real-life experience I've gained from performing professionally around the world.
To all my students, families and supporters—thank you for your continued support. Watching our studio family grow is such a privilege. And to everyone who's recently started following the page, welcome! I'm so glad you're here, and I can't wait to share everything happening at CLS Studio. ❤️