About us
Mission Statement
Our mission is to
1. Offer fun and engaging music and movement programmes for 3-6 year olds.
2. To empower and equip educators with the skills and resources to deliver our programmes with confidence and joy.
Katy Luong
Founder & Creative DirectorKaty Luong gained her Dance degree at the prestigious Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance, London and then worked as a professional dancer in the UK and abroad. After training as a teacher at University of Central England, she took up the post as Head of Dance at a Birmingham Secondary school. As her career advanced, she worked as a Dance Consultant, training and supporting Primary and Secondary teachers across the city. Katy also worked as an Artist in Education for Birmingham Royal Ballet, leading inclusive workshops in schools and the community and supporting company dancers, taking their first steps into education.
How Groovy Little Movers Began
After becoming a parent herself, Katy’s interest shifted to the impact of music and movement in children’s early years. As she sought out educational dance and music resources for this, she saw a distinct gap in the market that she then set out to fill. Groovy Little Movers started in 2013 with private classes which were a huge success and in 2019 Katy started partnering with schools, to research and develop ideas further.
Katy’s Vision in Action
For the past 10 years, Katy has been creating and refining Groovy Little Movers. This fresh, fun educational experience is born out of her research and experience as a teacher, dancer, fitness instructor and a parent of 4 children. Katy is confident that the high quality, creative resources of Groovy Little Movers will deliver the EYFS objectives and impact children’s learning and development for life.
Andrew James
Owner at Andrew James MusicAndrew James is a producer and event pianist/vocalist who has been instrumental in shaping the music of Groovy Little Movers. With extensive experience in bringing music to life, his creativity and expertise have helped define the programme’s distinctive sound. “Katy is a whirlwind of creativity and ideas, and it’s always a joy to spend a day in the studio composing and producing tracks that bring her brilliant melodies and lyrics to life,” he says. A long-time friend of founder Katy Luong, Andrew’s partnership with her has proven to be the perfect blend of friendship and talent, resulting in resources that truly inspire and engage young children.
