Founder/ Artistic Director
Selena Welling
Selena began her dance journey at the age of six with classical ballet. At ten, she moved to the United States, where her training expanded to include jazz, hip hop, lyrical, acrobatics, musical theatre, and contemporary styles.
From 2007-2011 she trained and competed with Carmel Academy of Performing Arts (now The Dance Centre) in California. Participating in national competitions such as WCDE, iHollywood, and LADF. During this time, she had the priviledge of training with notable choreographers including Amy London (Smuin Ballet), Christina Woodard, Adam Parsons, and Mia Micheals. By age 15, Selena was already choreographing for community performances, nurturing her passion for creativity and storytelling through movement.
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After graduating in 2011, Selena returned to London to pursue choreography, teaching, and establishing her career in the dance industry. Her work since has spanned music videos, short and feature films, and West End productions. In addition to her creative projects, she is a certified teacher in Progressing Ballet Technique (2017), Acrobatic Arts (2017) and Rambert Grades (2022).​​
The Sussex Dance Company
With more than 14 years of teaching and successful coaching experience, Selena founded The Sussex Dance Company to provide a welcoming and supportive space where young dancers can grow, refine their craft and embrace artistry. Her vision goes beyond technical training; she is passionate about fostering confidence, resilience, and creativity in her students, ensuring they are not only develop as dancers but as individuals. ​
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At The Sussex Dance Company, Selena encourages dancers to explore their own voices through movement, cultivating an environment where mistakes are embraced as part of growth and individuality is celebrated.
She believes that dance should be both disciplined and fun- a balance of hard work, artistry, and self expression. Selena's mission is to inspire each dancer to uncover their unique potential, instill a lifelong love of movement, and empower them to take lessons learned in the studio into every aspect of their lives.