Principal & Director

I started dancing at the age of 10 and have never looked back. Now, 16 years later and I’m still in love with dance, it is, without a doubt, my passion. I really do “Live to Dance, Dance to Live”.

For 6 years now I have been teaching children and adults all sorts of dancing for fun, exercise and the wonderful social aspect. I enjoy teaching Latin American, Ballroom, Salsa, Street Dance, Freestyle/Disco, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Cheerleading and Linedancing.

For the 4 years that I taught the Formation Team at Angela’s School Of Dancing I enjoyed the challenge of chereographing such a large, telented group, taking them onto performances in London’s West End at Her Majesty’s Theatre.  After great interest I have been asked to re-form the Formation Team in January 2009 to perform at various venues around the UK, a wonderful opportunity for both me and the dancers.

I am a professional member of both the Imperial Society for Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) and the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA).  I have the pleasure of teaching dancing 7 days a week, both privately and in classes. I also hold A-Levels in Dance and Performing Arts and teaching qualifications in Freestlye (Associate Level, 90%) Latin American (Associate Level), Salsa Teacher's Diploma (Associate Level Equivellant, 95%), Freestyle (Licentiate Level, 97%) and most recently received my Licentiate Level (98%) in  Street Dance, 11th October 2009.

I look forward to passing on my passion and love for dance to our students and watching them shine, be it in their exams, shows or classes.

Chief Instructor

I have been dancing on and off since I was young and am experienced in Ballroom, Latin American, Salsa, Disco, Linedancing, Cheerleading and Street Dancing.

I have a passion for Freestyle dance, as it allows dancers to interpret the music with freedom. I am qualified as a Licentiate in Freestyle dance with the IDTA (International Dance Teacher's Association).  I love Alternative Rythms and received my Salsa Teahcer's Diploma in October 2008 and Agentine Tango Teacher's Diploma in October 2009 also with the IDTA.  I enjoy teaching classes and privately to students of all ages and abilities.

I am a Professional member of the IDTA  and a qualified CYQ Exercise to Music Instructor.  I am also an avid horseman and hold a BTEC National Diploma in Equine Studies and the British Horse Society - BHS AI certificate.

I love to teach and I want to encourage fun and fitness through dance for everyone.

Instructor

I also took A-Level Dance which encompassed many different skills and styles such as; Contemporary Technique, Break Dance infused with Ballet, Street Jazz, Classical Indian Temple Dance (Bharata Natyam) and more.

Instuctor

I began at the age of 10 and haven't stopped since.  I have trained in Freestyle, Rock 'n' Roll, Modern Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Latin American and Street Dance, taking both ISTD & IDTA examinations.  I have helped choreograph and have performed in many shows and have competed in both regional and national stages of competition.

I have a BTEC National Award in Dance which allowed me to do workshops in various other forms of dance (including African dance) and perform in different arts festivals across Yorkshire.

Having taken my Associate in Freestyle Dance I have just taken my Licentiate in Street Dance and Anatomy Diploma and am very excited about continuing my own learning and teaching along side the SimplyDance Team, full time.  I'm looking forward to continuing my professional training as i feel dancing and dance teaching is a never ending learning experience.

Helper

I first started to take dance lessons when I was very young, taking part in Tap, Ballet, Modern and Latin, but unfortunately had to stop, which broke my heart as little girl who was very much in love with dancing.

In early 2008 I started coming to SimplyDance to take part in Latin/ Ballroom classes and also private lessons and very quickly fell in love with it.  I have just taken my first exams, and cannot wait to take more.  I thoroughly enjoy helping with all the classes, it is great fun and is really helping me learn and progress in my own dancing.

I really am enjoying all of the lessons that SimplyDance offer, from Freestyle, Cheerleading, Ballroom, Street, I am loving it all, and honestly would do it every day if I could.

I am also a qualified hairdresser and nursery nurse, but dancing is defiantly my favorite thing to do.  
I am so happy to be helping with the SimplyDance classes and can't wait for the next step in my dancing and would love to continue on to taking teacher's examinations in the future also.

Front of House

I am an Ofsted Child Care Inspector and have been working for Ofsted since transferring to the newly formed Early Years Inspectorate in 2001. For the 10 years prior to that, I fulfilled the same role under the auspices of Surrey County Council’s Social Services Department. I played an active part on the committee of Manorcroft Nursery, have chaired the Egham Mother and Baby Club and spent 7 years as the assistant Beaver Scout Leader at 1st Egham.

I am married to Simon and your chief instructor, Christopher, is our younger son. Your principal James also shares our home. My spare time is committed to supporting my extended family in their various careers, which includes SimplyDance.

My role in the business is managing the front of house duties, such as the reception desk and the refreshments counter, alongside Simon. My hobbies (when there is time for them!) include horse riding (and acting as groom for Christopher!), taking long walks with my dog and caravanning with “him indoors”.

Front of House

I am the mother of the Principal, James who is the youngest of my 3 boys. From the age of 10, I have supported James through all the trials and tribulations of his dance career, culminating in SimplyDance. At SimplyDance you will normally find me behind the counter of the ‘SimplyDanceShop’ but I also help with the IT and bookkeeping and other front of house duties.

I have had a varied career which has included Banking, Gas Servicing and I currently work full time as an Executive Assistant at IBM.

Outside the family my hobbies include; visiting the gym (when there’s time), walking, reading, looking after my 4 grandchildren and dancing myself taking exams at SimplyDance along side the other students.

Front of House

I am a secondary school teacher of 35 years experience, most of which has been in the London Borough of Hounslow, but the last 5 years in the Royal Borough of Kingston.

I have been a Cub Scout Leader at 1st Egham and also a governor of Manorcroft School in Egham. I also hold a Diploma in Guidance and Counselling.

I am secretary for the Virginia Water and District Branch of the RNLI and am a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists.

I am married to Sandie and am Christopher’s dad. My role in supporting SimplyDance is in the front of house duties and acting as photographer, barman and ‘handy man’ for any display material required.

Front of House

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