Meet the Team
Teacher
I started dancing when I was 2 years old and have always loved it. I am now an associate teacher with the BATD and study dance full time at College. I love working with kids, having fun and encouraging them to do their best. Dance has taught me to express myself and has given me lots of fun times. I have achieved exams in ballet, tap, jazz and acro with B.A.T.D and RAD ballet. I love to choreograph and be creative. My favourite styles are ballet, tap, contemporary and hip hop.
Teacher
I started dancing at the age of 3, and trained until I was 18. I worked towards exams in ballet and jazz and performed on stage in the annual show. I established at a young age, that dancing was good for the soul. My kids have danced at Gail Ashley School of Dance since the age of 2. I love the ethos of the school, and the opportunities made available to the pupils. I joined Gail’s adult tap class in 2013 and made a return to the stage with a brilliant bunch of women. There is no doubt that dance releases happy hormones, instils a sense of pride and accomplishment, boosts confidence and development, all the while making lifelong friends. Monday to Friday I am a clinical biochemist in the NHS, but at the weekend I am a dance teacher and dance mum. I am very fortunate to be able to pursue all my favourite things. I recently achieved my B.A.T.D teachers exam and I love encouraging kids to grow and create forever memories.
When asked as a young girl “what do you want to be when you grow up?” I always replied “Dance teacher”. I have danced since I was 3 years old and feel very grateful to now run my own dance school. I am passionate about passing on the life lessons that I have gain through dance; How to be confident and present yourself with your head held high. How to work hard and when things don’t go your way…… just keep going! Dancing and choreographing in groups taught me how to be a team player and be aware of my own strengths. However, most importantly of all, dance has given me lots of fun times and that is what I want for all the children at the dance school.
I am proud to be a member of the BATD, it is a wonderful organisation that encourages children of all ages and abilities.