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Gedling Ballet School

gedling ballet school

5.0(7)

Nottingham

We follow the structured examination syllabus of the Royal Academy of Dance and pupils are entered for examinations from Pre Primary to Advanced 2 level. However exams are not compulsory, importance is placed on enjoyment and appreciation of dance as a physical and expressive activity and art form. Body conditioning is incorporated into all classes from Grade 1 to Advanced 2 level. Contemporary Dance is also offered and considered an important part of the training of a classical dancer. The new Rambert Grades training program was introduced in 2020. Pupils are accepted into the school from 3 years of age and all are invited to take part in the school’s own production which is held approximately every two years at the Nottingham Playhouse. Teaching Staff Classical Ballet Dawn King Principal of Gedling Ballet School. Dip. London College of Dance & Drama. Registered Teacher Royal Academy of Dance, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. Certified teacher of Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT). Having trained full-time at LCDD and taught in this country and abroad, Dawn and husband Jeremy moved to Italy to teach at Centro Internazionale di Danza in Cosenza. On return to UK they started Gedling Ballet School at the community centre on Shearing Hill in 1985, transferring to its present home at the Memorial Hall in 1986. Both of their daughters, Sarah and Susie, progressed from Gedling Ballet School to train full-time at the Royal Ballet School (White Lodge) and at Elmhurst Assoc. School of Birmingham Royal Ballet. Alongside a passion for dance and teaching at Gedling Ballet School, Dawn trained at Nottingham University as a Physiotherapist and worked within the NHS for a number of years. Dawn attends training events held by the RAD and Royal Ballet School and has completed the Royal Ballet School Inspire Series 1 and the first seminar of Inspire To Be Series 2. A former member of the RAD committee for the Midlands and East of England region and awarded life membership of the RAD in 2020 after 42 years of membership. Susie King Former pupil of Gedling Ballet School, performed with Birmingham Royal Ballet in a number of productions notably as young Morgan le Fay in the Ballet 'Arthur' at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and on UK tour with BRB. A Royal Ballet Associate student Susie at age 14 accepted a scholarship place at Elmhurst Assoc. School of Birmingham Royal Ballet, and then completed her training at Rambert School of Ballet & Contemporary Dance, BA (Hons) followed by Rambert MA. Professional work includes Ballet Theatre UK, Ampersandance, Royal Shakespeare Company and Medea with English National Opera at the London Coliseum. Former ballet coach at the National Ice Arena and dance teacher at NCN, Susie now also teaches for dance schools based in London and Watford. Susie is a qualified and registered teacher with the RAD and BBO Dance, and is a member of the new Rambert Grades training programme (Rambert Grades is accredited by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulations Ofqual). Contemporary Dance Jeremy King Trained London School of Contemporary Dance. Former member of Lynx Dance Company and English Bach Festival Company. Taught at Centro Internazionale di Danza Italy, and various schools and colleges in the UK including Welsh College of Music and Drama. Former company manger and choreographer for Nottingham Youth Dance in association with New English Contemporary Ballet. In addition to teaching, Jeremy is the administrator for Gedling Ballet School and also percussionist for contemporary classes. Susie King - see above Stage (Jazz & Tap) Lauren Parker Former pupil of Gedling Ballet School performed with Nottingham Youth Dance, youth company of New English Contemporary Ballet. Qualifications gained; BTEC National Diploma in Dance from New College Nottingham, BA (Hons) in Dance and Professional Practice (Performance Scholarship) from Coventry University and MA in Arts Management from Birmingham Institute for Art and Design. Lauren is a qualified and registered teacher with the IDTA. Lauren is also a certified teacher of PBT Adult Syllabus. Lauren teaches extensively across Nottingham delivering classes in settings such as Nursery/Pre-Schools, Primary Schools and Extra Curricula Dance Schools and Gymnastics Clubs. Lauren is now a teaching a mid week pre school class at Gedling Ballet School. Some of the Guest Teachers that have taught at Gedling Ballet School - Benoit Egloff: trained in France at Paris Opera Ballet School, performing career includes Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montreal Canada and Ballet Basel Switzerland. Jenny Murphy: trained at Royal Ballet School, performing career includes Birmingham Royal Ballet, RAD teaching diploma and Masters and Mphil University of Birmingham. Joshua Ecob: trained full-time at Kate Simmons Dance in Warrington, performing career includes Serbian National Ballet and London Contemporary Ballet Theatre, director at NGDance youth dance training intensives. Lesya Tyminska: former pupil at Gedling Ballet School, Rambert graduate, performing career includes Danish Dance Theatre. Rowan Parker: former pupil at Gedling Ballet School, Central School of Ballet graduate, performing career includes Michael Clark Company and The Snowman in London West End and on tour. Currently teaching at GBS. Megan Singleton: London Studio Centre graduate, performing career includes LSC Jazz Company, English Youth Ballet, Nottingham Playhouse Pantomime. Oksana Tyminska: Nottingham based dance artist, choreographer and performer with over 30 years’ experience in community, education and professional spaces such as galleries, parks and theatres. Teaches Little Movers sessions at Dance4 Nottingham Amy Daniels: former pupil at Gedling Ballet School, Rambert graduate and completed a post graduate course with EDGE Dance Company. Amy is now a registered Rambert Grades teacher. Currently teaching at GBS. Brooke Bathgate: former stage teacher at Gedling Ballet School for a number of years. IDTA qualified teacher.

Happy Chatters Speech & Language

happy chatters speech & language

London

My journey into the world of speech and language therapy came at a time when I needed help in developing my daughter’s speech & language skills. Whilst we worked with the NHS, who did the best they could with the resources available, it became apparent that she would need more for her to progress. I felt it was up to me to open up her world further to encourage and develop her comprehension and expressive language. As a parent when your child is non – traditionally speaking it is difficult to understand how to help them and this can be extremely frustrating. Working with my daughter has inspired me to help other parents and children in similar circumstances. Using my skills as a professional and a mother I am able to empower parents/caregivers on the best way they can help their children. Being a proud mum to my autistic daughter has taught me so much but mostly understanding that as parents it is our responsibility to ensure that our children develop the necessary life skills to become young confident people and in doing so a big part of this is being able to recognise when ‘you’ as a parent need help to ensure all their needs are fully met. As a Speech & Language Associate Practitioner I currently run a Speech and Language clinic (Happy Chatters Speech & Language) in Northwest London. I work with children within the early years settings and specialise in working with children on the Autism Spectrum. I am fortunate to work alongside highly professional Speech & Language therapists to ensure a holistic approach in delivering personalised models.

Wallingford School

wallingford school

4.3(20)

Oxon

I am very proud to be Headteacher of Wallingford School. I am proud of our students who are fantastic young people whose enthusiasm, commitment, talent and humour make it a joy to come to school every day; I am proud of our staff who are so dedicated to inspiring, supporting and guiding our students to fulfil their potential; and I am proud that our school is comprehensive and embedded at the heart of its local community of the town of Wallingford and the surrounding villages. Teaching and learning is very strong at Wallingford and our results over time speak for themselves. We are a high-performing school with teachers and associate staff who are committed to innovation and creativity in the classroom and beyond. However, all members of our school community understand that our school is not just about results but also about the type of young people we help to develop. Our extra-curricular programme is exceptional – broad, deep and varied with something for everyone. Equally, the pastoral support we offer our students and staff is excellent, recognising each young person as an individual and supporting them in their personal development as they progress to becoming young adults. We aspire for our students to leave us being “able and qualified”; they should be sent into the world with examination results which demonstrate their potential but also as responsible, reflective and informed young people ready to take their place in society. This belief is embedded within a tangible ethos which resonates throughout the school and beyond.

Aspire Dance Studio

aspire dance studio

5.0(4)

Hereford

Alex Bennett the Principal teaches Monday to Saturday for Tap, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, Competition and Acrobatic Arts. Penny Hemms teaches Monday to Friday for Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Classical Performance Donna Reid teaches Musical Theatre Tatum Bisley teaches Street billionphotos-1001069 Alex Bennett – Principal alex Trained as a child at Hereford Ballet School for 15 years and after completing A-Levels at Hereford Sixth Form, completed a 3 year BA (Hons) QTS Degree at Worcester University, to become a qualified Primary Teacher. Started Aspire Dance Studio in 2008 along side studying at Dance Academy South West in Bristol. Fully qualified to teach up to major level in ISTD Tap, Modern and Jazz. Alex has many years’ experience in choreographing solos, duets, trios and groups dances for festivals, exams, shows and local events. Alex has also taught Dance GCSE at Weobley High School for the past 8 years, and will be continuing to develop the subject within the school over the next few years. Over the last 5 years Alex has lead Aspire Dance Studio to success at Worcester Festival and Gloucester Festivals where a number of dancers have qualified for championships and won many medals in both senior and junior age ranges. Alex completed her Acrobatic Arts training 2 years ago and is now a qualified Acrobatic Arts Module 2 Teacher with well established Acro classes running on Saturdays. billionphotos-1001069 Miss Penny Hemms Penny cropped Penny began her dance training at the age of four in Charlton Kings. Her family relocated to Gloucester in 1986 and she enrolled at Gloucester Dance Studio where she continued her training in B.B.O Ballet, Modern and Tap until she was sixteen. She then attended Performers College in Essex and completed a three year full-time course in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre, gaining her Associate teaching certificates in I.S.T.D. Modern, Tap, Jazz and Ballet. Penny also choreographs festival solos and group pieces. Penny has danced professionally in cabaret in London’s West End and performed at various famous locations including Wembley Stadium, the London Palladium and Her Majesty’s Theatre. Penny returned to Gloucester in 2001 and has been dance teaching around the county ever since. She has also continued to attend further teacher training and lectures in order to keep her qualifications up to date. Penny joined the faculty of Aspire Dance Studios in January 2012 and is excited and proud to be part of a young, vibrant and talented school. Penny has recently updated her ISTD Classical Ballet Qualification allowing her to enter pupils for exams up to Major Level. Penny Hemms A.I.S.T.D. DDE

Stonebridge Associated Colleges

stonebridge associated colleges

4.0(419)

Bournemouth

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is a team of bright and motivated people dedicated to helping learners fulfil their potential and meet their career goals. Set up in 1995, Stonebridge Associated Colleges was initially intended to help people qualify in complementary therapies, such as reflexology and aromatherapy. Gradually, it moved towards more mainstream practices such as teaching, nursing, healthcare, business, nutrition and beauty. Some of the students we helped went on to study Marine Biology at university. Others have chosen teaching assistant courses that have landed them an early promotion. As their needs diversified, so did our curriculum. Two decades later the college became a leading name in the world of further education. Today, Stonebridge Associated Colleges has training facilities in Bude and Birmingham for a few of our vocational courses where our experienced tutors bring a hands-on approach to the teaching. However, there are over 650 online courses that can be completed remotely from anywhere in the world. With 50,000 students currently enrolled, the college is one of the largest distance learning suppliers in the UK. A dedicated support team is also on hand to address student questions regarding enrolment, finances and guidance on the best-suited courses for you. Today we are proud to be part of The Stonebridge Group, a number of companies operating in the distance learning field for both government-subsidised and commercially-funded qualifications.