We have a number of highly experienced and qualified instructors working for us. Click over an instructors name below to learn more about them, their background and awards…
Maureen McDonald - Principal
Maureen has been dancing since the age of 3, taken all her medals with the Allied Dancing Association, danced in medalist competitions, and in open championships both as a juvenile and a junior competitor. She qualified as a teacher in 1991, and took over the running of the school from her father George McDonald and now teaches children and adults to dance from beginner level to championship level, and also to the level of professional exams.
Qualifications and awards
- Licentiate Ballroom
- Diploa 1 & 2 Argentina Tango (ADA & UKA)
- Allied Dancing Association Ballroom & Latin Committee
- Member of Guild of Professional Teachers of Dancing (Executive Council)
- Member of United Kingdom Alliance
- Zumba Instructor
- Freestyle/Ballroom/Latin Adjudicator
- First Aid
- Diploma in Rock 'n' Roll
- Junior vice president of Guild of Professional Teachers of Dancing (2017 - now)
George McDonald - Professional Teacher
George founded the school in 1970, and has taught many people to dance over the years. He has taught from beginner to professional, from medallist to championship. George has been a championship promoter, adjudicator, worked on numerous advisory committees over the years, and although retired, he is currently on the Executive Council of the Guild of Professional Teachers of Dancing.
Qualifications and awards
- Associate Ballroom
- Associate Latin
- Diploma 2 Argentine Tango
- Guild of Professional Teachers of Dancing Executive Council
- Member of Allied Dancing Association
- Ballroom/Latin Adjudicator
- Health & Safety at Work
- First Aid
- Diploma in Rock 'n' Roll
Ray & Joan Park - Professional Sequence Teachers
Ray & Joan are qualified teachers with the Allied Dancing Association and qualified in 1982. They teach Classical & Modern Sequence Dances, run social events and have regular classes. They teach the ‘Up-To-Date’ sequence dances as soon as they are released within the dancing calendar.
Qualifications and awards
- Associate Ballroom
- Allied Dancing Association
- Guild of Professional Teachers of Dance
Amanda Sadgrove - Professional Teacher
Amanda has taken all her medals with the Allied Dancing Association and danced in medalist competitions as a juvenile and junior. She had danced in many Formation Teams and shows.
She is now qualified and teaches at the school.
Qualifications and awards
- Associate Ltin American
- First Aid
- Health & Safety at Work
Emma Park - Student Teacher
Emma has been dancing since the age of four and has taken all her medals. She has danced in medalist competitions and championships both as a juvenile and a junior with her dance partner Dominic.
Emma has danced in the Champions of Tomorrow in Blackpool Winter Gardens, and Stars of the Future in Brentwood, London. Emma & Dominic came 7th in the country as a juvenile couple, and reached quarter finals as an open under 14 years junior competitor.
She has also danced and has been Team Captain in the schools many Formation Teams.
Emma is currently training for her Associate Exams.
Emma has taught ballroom dancing as principle instructor for Advanced Ballroom and Latin at Bangor University earning her full university colours for services to Bangor University.
Laura Morey - Professional Teacher
Laura has been dancing since the age of four, and has taken all her medals with the Allied Dancing Association. She has also danced in medalist competition with her partner Becky, achieving many successful wins, and has also danced in the schools many Formation Teams.
Associate Ballroom.
Member of the Allied Dancing Association Ltd.
Lauren Nixon - Professional Teacher
Lauren has been dancing since the age of seven and has taken all her medal with the Allied Dancing Association. She has also danced in medalist competitions and danced in the schools many Formation Teams.
Lauren is our assistant Zumba Choreographer/Instructor.
Associate Ballroom.
Member of the Allied Dancing Association Ltd.
Wedding choreographer
Currently working towards Associate Latin.
Qualifications and awards
Jane Bowler - Professional Teacher
Jane has many qualifications in health and fitness. Running her own gym for many years. She combines yoga, pilates, rehabilitation and therapy to create yogalates.
Jane also teaches ballroom and latin.
Qualifications and awards
- Pilates
- Yoga
- Zumba
- Associate ballroom
Lucy Park - Student Teacher
Lucy has been dancing since the age of 4 yrs and has taken all her medals. She has danced in medalist competitions and championships as a juvenile, junior and adult.
Lucy is a finalist in 'Champions of Tomorrow' in Blackpool. She has danced in the stars of the future in Brentwood, London and at the Isle of Man festivals.
Lucy has been a team captain in many formation teams.
Holly Pinnington - Student Teacher
Holly has danced since the age of 8 yrs and has taken all medals. She has danced in medalist competitions and championships as a juvenile, junior and adult.
Holly is a finalist in 'Champions of Tomorrow' in Blackpool. Holly has danced in the schools formation team.
Qualifications and awards
- Working towards her Associate Ballroom
Emily Morey - Student Teacher
Emily has been dancing since the age of 4 yrs and has taken all her medals
She has danced in medalist competitions and championships as a juvenile, junior and adult dancer.
Emily is a finalist in 'Champions of Tomorrow' in Blackpool. Emily has danced in the schools formation team.
Katie Nuthall - Student Teacher
Katie has been dancing since the age of 4 yrs and has taken all her medals
She has danced in medalist competitions and championships as a juvenile, junior and adult dancer.
Katie is a finalist in 'Champions of Tomorrow' in Blackpool. Katie has danced in the schools formation team.
Qualifications and awards
- Working towards her Associate Ballroom
David Lea - Student Teacher
David dances with his wife Linda, who have been dancing for over 20 years. They dance socially in the area. David is now assisting teaching in the Tea Dance.
David and Linda dance to a very high standard having perfected their technique.
Qualifications and awards
- Working towards her Associate Ballroom