Xavier De Santos

I am a current Bristol-based freelance dancer, choreographer, dance teacher as well as artistic director and co-founder of AllouAqui Dance Theatre. 

My dance journey started as a little boy, watching my mother boogying around the house, leading me to Balleteatro in Porto, Portugal where I trained in physical theatre for three years. I have a varying range of training from both Portugal and the UK including my first-class Dance BA (Hons) degree from Bath Spa University where I am now an associate lecturer. I also received the Bath Spa Alumni Award in 2017 as one of the top five students at the university. 

I have plenty of experience in leading, making and collaborating within the dance world, receiving five star reviews for my dance theatre performances of Milan’s Game in 2019 and Final Test in 2017 - performances that were created by AllouAqui Dance Theatre company, of which I am an artistic director, choreographer and performer. 

I also have experience in directing movement and performing within theatre. I have worked across this platform with a variety of artists, which has allowed me to mould my practice, merging the two languages together.
It is a pleasure to be part of the Beats Dance family and to inspire and motivate children and adults to do what we love most - dance!

Rosy Pigott

Hi, I’m Rosy, and I teach ballet and tap to all ages. After training at Bodywork Company, Cambridge, and dancing with the English Youth Ballet before that, I started performing professionally across the Canary and Balearic Islands. 
I moved to Bristol 2 years ago, where I work as a freelance teacher, drama facilitator, and dancer. In the same week, I recently performed a children’s theatre show about mental health, as well as a new version of Cinderella. Life is all about variety! 
At present I am working with New Works Ballet Theatre on a contemporary ballet version of the Little Mermaid, which is a lot of fun! 
I love sharing my passion for dance with others, as I know how much joy it can bring. Getting into the studio is the best part of any day. 
I’m thrilled to be part of the Beats family.


Inês Barros
I began my journey at the age of 6 and have been studying a variety of styles of dance since. I trained at the Ballet Teatro in Portugal for 3 years then came to England where I achieved a First Class Honors Degree in Dance at Bath Spa University. 

I enjoy a range of styles, especially Contemporary, Ballet and Jazz. I am hoping I will be able to pass my love for dance on to the students at Beats Dance so that together we can do what we are passionate about - Dance!