Meet InSpire Dance
A Little Bit About Me
Since watching the first season of Strictly Come Dancing at the age of 7, I knew I wanted to become a professional dancer. I went from dancing up and down the supermarket aisles to taking weekly dance classes, then eventually started entering Ballroom and Latin competitions nationally and internationally.
At the age of 17 I began to teach Salsa across the UK. I've always been passionate about working with children and qualified as a primary school teacher in 2019. This was also the year that I retired from competitive dancing and opened my own Ballroom and Latin dance school. In July 2022, we changed the name of the school to InSpire Dance.
Find out a little more about our dance teachers below!
Hello
My name is Fran
I teach Ballroom and Latin, Commercial Ballroom and Latin, Little Latinos and Baby Ballroom classes.
As a competitor my favourite dance was Rumba! Nowadays I love watching our pupils enjoying themselves while dancing and making friends in classes. I feel so proud when I see the children's determination and concentration as they develop their technique and their self-confidence grow as they perform.
I also work part time as a primary school teacher, specialising in supporting children with SEN.
Hello
My name is Jodie
I teach Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical and Commercial classes.
I'm grateful that my love for dance has enabled me to travel the world performing! My favourite part of my role as a dance teacher is choreographing group dances and I have had the privilege of choregraphing some amazing mass movement performances at sporting events. I teach dancing alongside my full time job as a primary school teacher.
Hello
My name is Annie
I teach Jazz, Street, Ballet, and Tap!
Alongside working in talent agency in London, I have a real passion for dance teaching. I trained at Performers College, where I achieved a First Class BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre and a Diploma in Dance Education (DDE ISTD).
I grew up attending dance and theatre classes, taking exams in Ballet, Tap, and Modern, which sparked my interest in performing and dance from a young age.
I’m so excited to be part of the Inspire Dance team and can’t wait to help students build their confidence, develop their skills, and enjoy dancing!
