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Cayley Thomas

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Hi, I'm Cayley Thomas. I bring 15+ years of dynamic, results-driven experience across education, administration, management, and the performing arts.

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Hi, I’m Cayley Thomas. I bring 15+ years of dynamic, results-driven experience across education, administration, management, and the performing arts. I founded a successful dance studio and have led as Head of Dance at Ashton International College and now Reddam House Durbanville. I’m skilled in business management, curriculum design, event coordination, and marketing, and I’m passionate about growth—building a business, elevating a brand, or unlocking individual potential.

Currently I lead the Dance Department (Grades 5–12) at Reddam House Durbanville as Head of Dance and RDDA Administrator, overseeing curriculum development, examinations, and productions; managing a studio team of eight staff and 300+ clients; and coordinating cultural events, eisteddfods, and festivals. Previously I founded Time To Dance Studio, growing it to 200+ clients, overseeing finances, operations, and marketing, and directing shows and community events. I have also led dance programs at Ashton International College and taught at KZN Dance Centre, with a track record of building stakeholder relationships and mentoring students toward professional careers.

  • 18 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 4 roles

Head of Dance & RDDA Administrator · Reddam House DurbanvilleJul 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

Lead Dance Department (Grades 5–12); Curriculum development, examinations, and productions; Manage RDDA studio (8 staff, 300+ clients); Coordinate cultural events, eisteddfods, and festivals.

Head of Dance (Senior College) · Ashton International CollegeFeb 2019 – Jun 2024 · 5 yrs 5 mos

Led Dance Department (Grades 8–12); Designed and assessed theoretical and practical programmes; Directed productions and festivals; Balanced dual leadership roles with private studio management.

Owner & Founder · Time To Dance Studio (Pty) LtdJan 2015 – Jun 2024 · 9 yrs 6 mos

Established and grew studio to 200+ clients; Oversaw finances, operations, and marketing; Directed shows and community events; Built strong stakeholder relationships.

Dance Teacher · KZN Dance CentreFeb 2008 – Nov 2014 · 6 yrs 10 mos

Education

Teachers Diploma – Cecchetti Ballet · Cecchetti Ballet2030 – 2026
Teachers Associate Diploma – ADT Modern Dance · ADT Modern Dance2030 – 2026
Solo Performer – ADT · ADT2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 5

2-Year Diploma in Hair & Beauty2030 – 2026
Teachers Diploma – Cecchetti Ballet2030 – 2026
Teachers Associate Diploma – ADT Modern Dance2030 – 2026
Solo Performer – ADT2030 – 2026

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