ABOUT US

Katherine came to the UK in 2017, and after searching for a Peruvian dance group to join,  she didn’t find any that offered the kind of dance experience that she wanted, so she went ahead and created her own group. Starting out with a few friends that met up to dance Peruvian songs, she soon expanded out and set up ArtPerUK as a fully fledged dance academy.  Katherine has 12 years of work experience in Human Resources, including 6 years in management, she  has 2 masters degrees, and has been

Joan, our instructor of Marinera, comes from Lima, Peru. At the age of 15, he moved to Spain, where he joined a dance group and learned to dance traditional Peruvian styles. Throughout the 10 years he had been living there, he went to many international dance festivals around Spain, as well as Belgium, France and Sweden. He has been living in the UK for the past 5 years and joined ArtPerUk about a year ago to teach his favorite style of dance - Marinera Norteña. Apart from teaching Marinera, Joa

Estrella is a 34-year-old Peruvian who has lived in London since 2009. Her passion for Peruvian dance started when she was young, her father (from Cusco) and her mother (from Arequipa) always ensured she was connected to her roots and part of this connection was through dance, which she has embraced ever since. Estrella was born in Puno, her family then moved to Cusco where she was deeply engaged with the local traditions and festivities, and then she moved to Arequipa before relocating to the u

Over 26 years of experience living in the UK she bring a diverse and well- rounded backgroung shaped by both academic study and hand-on practice. She hold a degree in Sport Science,with a particular specialism in folklore within movement education -an area that explores the cultural and traditional dimensions of physical expression. Her professional experience includes working as an athletics coach eith Shaftesbury Harriers Barnet ,where she supported athlete development and performance . Alonsi

Evelyn was born and raised in Lima, Peru, to a mother from Lima and a father from Trujillo. From an early age, she cultivated a strong appreciation for Peruvian music and cultural traditions, actively participating in school-based cultural programmes, including Floral Games and annual dance competitions. She relocated to London in 2015, where she developed a strong interest in engaging with the Peruvian community. In 2021, she joined ArtPerUK and has since played an active role in supporting th

Minttzi was brought up in Puno, surrounded by the majestic Titikaka Lake and the millennial culture settled there for centuries, Puno is also considered the "Capital of Folklore of Peru" for more than 350 dances in its territory. She used to dance at the Fiesta de la Candelaria for years (the biggest event in Peru and the third biggest event in South America). Her knowledge of the Andean culture and its importance in the social and economic development of the country have been a major part of he