Meet our instructors

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 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 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 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 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 7^th 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 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 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

• First Aid
• Zumba

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 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 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 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 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 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