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Kimberley Newell

I run the Hartbeeps West and South West London.

I am a Singer, Dancer and Actress who has spent my whole adult life in the world of Hartbeeps.

I am a Mummy to my little boys Rory and Tadhg and appreciate more than ever how incredible Hartbeeps is at supporting and guiding new parents down the rabbit hole into their children's worlds. A safe and enchanting space to grow, play and learn together.

The magical adventures every week will uplift everyone involved and give you the opportunity to celebrate the beauty and wonder of your little ones.


 

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Lois Matthews

Lois first started performing at the age of six, when her parents noticed her eagerness to perform and enrolled her at Barbara Speak stage school.

Lois started singing professionally at the age of 16. She won a scholarship from BMI record label for the prestigious Tech Music School in West London.

Lois sings as part of a vintage trio called the 'Satin Dollz' they have performed in the Aldwych theatre in London's Westend, done a nation wide theatre tour with world famous swing band 'the jive aces' headlined at vintage festivals, Chelsea flower show, Great Gatsby party and Bletchley park to name a few.

Lois is also a children entertainer, working and singing as different Disney Characters. She first took an interest in Hartbeeps when she used to take her own son (now 6) to Hartbeeps and fell in love with the classes.

Lois loves watching children's development from newborn to toddler, creating a bond with all the children she teaches and watching even the shy children come out of their shell and begin to join in, is wonderful to be a part of.

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Sarah Feathers

I am a mum to two little ones of my own so have lots of experience keeping babies and toddlers entertained! I have also learnt to have eyes in the back of my head!

As well as being a Hartbeeps Imaginator I am an actor, voiceover artist and audiobook narrator. I have performed in many children's shows over the years including BBC's Playbus as a puppeteer and voice of Poppy the Cat! I love all the fun puppets we get to play with at Hartbeeps with your little ones and the magic they can create!

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Etta Williams

I'm Etta and I'm a teacher at Hartbeeps!

I'm an Actor who graduated with a Musical Theatre Degree, so I will be bringing the power of jazz hands into my classes! I have worked with children both in entertainment and teaching for a good 5 years now.

I've grown up in a big family and love the chaos and fun that comes with lots of little people.
I can't wait to take you on a Hartbeeps adventure!


 

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​Emma Nowicki

I am a Hartbeeps W and SWL teacher.


I have an acting degree and also have a level 5 qualification in childcare and management.

My passions are singing and the arts, especially going to the theatre. I graduated from St Mary's University and also have over 8 years of experience working in nurseries with children from ages 3 months to 4 years old.

I love teaching children and encouraging them to explore and build confidence in themselves and their abilities. But most of all, to have fun!


Hartbeeps is all of this combined and so much more!

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Ruth Royle

Our new Admin wizard!!

 

Hello I'm Ruth, and I'm super excited to be joining the Hartbeeps team! I first discovered Hartbeeps 5 years ago with my daughter and have loved taking both my children to classes over the years. I know how important it is to find a kids class that is great fun for the parents and carers as well! Before having my children I worked in advertising and media for 13 years and I am now looking forward to helping other parents discover Hartbeeps for themselves. I will be behind the scenes helping to keep everything running smoothly. 
When I'm not with my own family, I love going to the theatre and practising yoga, when I get a minute to myself!

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Dalia Tricot

Hello I'm Dalia, 

I am so soooo excited to be a part of Hartbeeps. I adore babies and children and working in an interactive, fun, playful environment!! 

My passions are dance (particularly samba) , food, travelling, exploring different cultures, and working with people and children. 

I have lots of experience working with babies and children and am currently completing a Masters in Play Therapy. I have also worked as a Social worker, facilitated children's camps and taught English abroad.

I am so happy to have the wonderful opportunity of working with Hartbeeps and meeting you and your little ones ❤️

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Maya Adams

Hellooo I’m Maya :)

I graduated as a contemporary dancer a couple of years ago and have since worked in communities with little access to the arts, facilitating movement based projects and workshops for early years and primary ages, as well as older adults. Throughout my degree, I worked in nurseries and loved getting all the little ones up dancing!

I love playing and getting to be silly. Hartbeeps offer beautiful sessions that emphasise the importance of children and grown ups learning to be creative and silly together; I’m so thrilled to be a part of delivering these classes and look forward to sharing that joy with you!

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Sophia Levie

Hi my name is Sophia! I am delighted to be joining Hartbeeps! 
I’m an actress, and I work mostly in TV and film. I’ve got a few indie feature films in post production and a guest role on CBBC under my belt.
When I’m not filming, my life is taken up with all things to do with babies! Whether that’s volunteer staff at a parent and toddler group, a Sunday School worker at my church, or entertaining your little ones at their nurseries as a Hartbeebs imaginator!
 

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Monica Curtin

Hello! I’m Monica and I’m thrilled to be a Hartbeeps imaginator. 
 

I studied music at King’s College London, graduating in 2022 where I specialised in classical singing, music theory and ethnomusicology. For 2 years after that I completed my Masters of Fine Arts in musical theatre where I trained in singing, acting and dancing! 
 

I also worked at a Montessori nursery in Switzerland in 2018, and have absolutely loved working with and teaching music to children during their early years ever since.
 

I can’t wait to meet you and your little ones at our classes, go on lots of adventures and make special memories together!

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Sophie Sanctuary

I'm Sophie and I'm going to be the new manager of Hartbeeps West and SW London. I'll be working hard behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly, as well as popping up all over to teach - I can't wait to meet lots of you soon! 

 

I studied music at Bristol University, did nannying in Australia for a year, then came back to the UK to do a PGCE at Exeter University. I worked as a teacher for 10 years, mainly in Reception, with 3 years as Head of Early Years. After having my own little one, Lyra, I was ready for a change and found Hartbeeps - the perfect place to combine my love for little people and music! 

 

When I'm not in Hartbeeps mode, I sing competitive barbershop. My quartet, Avalon, won the European championship. I also loves going to restaurants, spending time with my family, and watching Disney films.

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Ria Pratt

I am thrilled to have joined the gorgeous Hartbeeps W & SW team as an Imaginator.

 

I am a very lucky Mum to two beautiful sons, and when I am not immersed in all things Hartbeeps, I work as a Character Performer on events, mainly linked to a well known children's favourite TV show, alongside being a Yoga teacher, most recently working with the fabulous Chair Yoga Club to deliver classes in care settings (and this year teaching my eldest student at the age of 105 years!!) 

 

I started out as a Singer and Songwriter many, many moons ago, and after having my first son, spent some years leading educational workshops in Primary Schools, and working in Communication Training for the fabulous West London based CREW, alongside running pre School music classes.

I can't wait to meet you all!

 

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Dani Marshall

I’m Dani, mum of three and a super proud Hartbeeps teacher! I first discovered Hartbeeps when friends recommended it, and after taking all of my children along, I fell in love with the magic of the classes so much that I knew I had to teach them myself.

 

With over 20 years’ experience as a professional actor, storytelling has always been at the heart of who I am. Now, I get to bring that passion into every session - sparking imaginations, building confidence, and taking little ones (and their grown-ups!) on a joyful, sensory-filled adventure each week.

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Alice Sillett

Alice is a trained Actor and early years theatre practitioner who has worked for Polka theatre & Blue Elephant Theatre amongst others. She regularly performs with her theatre company around the UK.

She’s been an imaginator with Hartbeeps since 2018 and loves sprinkling magic in Wimbledon and beyond. Her fave Hartbeeps moments include all the excited high fives & cuddles with Dexter cat and popping on the light up festival wings for an extra special snuggle time.

Alice loves all things theatre & storytelling and enjoys sharing this with her 3(!) young boys.

Fun fact: Alice used to train in aerial circus, regularly hanging upside down from a rope or silk. Though she’s currently in her mum era, she hopes to get back to it one day!

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Kristina Huntley

Hello! My name is Kristina and I am a Musical Theatre performer graduated from London Studio Centre. Growing up I used to dress up and let my imagination take me on amazing adventures from being a teacher to a popstar sensation.

 

I have always loved working with children and am known amongst friends and family as the "kid magnet". 

 

I am so excited to take you on the Hartbeeps journey with me and activate that inner child for your little one AND YOU! Afterall, it seems mine never went away...

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Sam Pears

Hello! I’m Samantha and I’m so excited to be joining the Hartbeeps family as an Imaginator.

 

I’m an actor and theatre director, and I trained at the London College of Music. For over 10 years I’ve been working with children and babies in lots of different creative ways. I tour schools performing Theatre-in-Education shows, work as a musical theatre performer and actor, and I also direct Off-West End and fringe plays and musicals. Alongside that, I run a youth theatre and a children’s summer camp charity. I love creating playful, imaginative worlds where little ones (and their grown-ups!) can sing, move, explore and go on adventures together.

"Being quite a chilled out, and usually sleepy baby, I wasn't sure if she would be quite ready for it just yet, but I'm glad that I decided to try it out anyway. She was engaged from the moment we entered the room, excitedly looking around and exclaiming Premlata Fagan
"I wanted to say a heartfelt thank you for all the sessions of happiness and fun that Hartbeeps has offered us over the past one and a half years - it was our happy place! My little one started out when she was a little baby and is now a big girl. " "Our Happy Place!"
"It was a beautiful class, I’m so happy I found a lovely class to join in with my little boy Oliver. I’m looking forward to joining more classes!" "A Beautiful Class!"
"I've been going to Hartbeeps since my daughter was about 3 months old, she is now 14 months. We've been to all of the classes up to walking. Millie and Laura are amazing! Every week their energy and happiness is wonderful and contagious. They are fantastic with the kids and always are patient and sweet. I really think these two are great at what they do." Megan Bannings
"Just wanted to say thank you SO much to you and Millie for another amazing birthday party for the girls on Saturday. You put so much effort into making it fun and exciting for the children and they all had a blast. We had so many comments afterwards about how great the entertainment was, so thank you." Phoebe Matheson
“I also wanted to take the chance to say thank you so much to both you and in particular, Millie, for the classes we've attended, it was with out a doubt, one of Marley’s (and mine!) favourite classes and it got us through a very strange year as a first time mum. Millie is truly brilliant and Marley was so engaged with her. We looked forward to it every week and I’m sure we will be attending in the future should we have another little one at some point.” Marley's Mummy
“I am so grateful to Hartbeeps for all the hard work and effort put into making sure these classes go ahead. We were lucky enough to attend last term and even though Sonny looked grumpy most of the time ????, he loved it and so did I! I made some friends which is so important, especially this year when many of us have no one else, so I am extremely grateful” Happy Mummy - I made some friends which is so important
“I have so valued the classes as an amazing way to make memories and really quality time with my daughter” Quality time with my daughter
"Hartbeeps gave me much more confidence to sing and dance with my boy at home" Confident Mumma
I just wanted to let you known to at we were on the fence as to whether this was going to be worth the money given that Peyton is only 9 weeks old. We absolutely loved it - she was super engaged and the quality time together with movements to help her development were special. Thanks for this opportunity - and bonus that it’s about 1.5 blocks from my house! Peyton's Mummy Kenda x We were on the fence as to whether this was going to be worth the money BUT We absolutely loved it!
Laura really is an incredible teacher- I know that you will already know this but she really is so fabulous. I’m a child psychologist when not being a mum and I have tried a few classes and obviously know a few things about attunement with babies as a result and I have to say that Laura is very uniquely special- her talents are just spectacular. I have to say that Laura is very uniquely special- her talents are just spectacular.
Wanted to pop you an email because I went to my first class today and it was so so lovely I nearly cried! Not sure what came over me but it was a really wonderful experience. So excited about the rest of the term. It was a really wonderful experience
Thanks Kimmy and Alex! We had an absolute ball - I’ve never looked forward to Mondays that much, ever! You and the team do such a fantastic job to deliver a class that captivates little ones and brings huge grins to all the parents’ faces. Even my husband says ‘I wonder what Freddie will be dressed up in this week’ ???? The classes are without doubt a maternity leave highlight. We’re all booked in for next term! - I’m sure spaces are harder to get than Glasto tickets! We had an absolute ball. I’ve never looked forward to Mondays that much, ever!