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About Us

Dance network strives to make every student feel confident and motivated.

Staff at the school recognise the benefits of dance for not only fitness but for communication, confidence building and self-esteem and it is with this in mind that the students needs are tailored to in order to provide a great experience for all students at the school all while having lots of fun.
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Where it all Began

Dance Network is a school that has been around for 23 years, having started in the year 2000. At the beginning, the school had only four classes and 25 students. Despite its humble beginnings, Dance Network has grown and expanded over the years, offering a wide variety of classes in dance and other related disciplines.

Our Journey

We now have 6 wonderful teachers, and 260 fabulous students who all want something different from our classes. Some come for the social side, to exercise, some come as they would like to make dance a career. We cater for all children here and we will try and help which ever journey they would like to take.

Our Values

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Positivity is one of the core values of our dance company, as we believe in fostering a supportive and encouraging environment that allows our dancers to thrive and reach their full potential.

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Our dance company prides itself on promoting inclusivity, we strive to create a safe and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and supported, and where differences are celebrated and embraced.

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Community is central to our dance company. We believe in dance’s power to unite people and create meaningful connections, working to build a strong sense of community among our staff, teachers, and dancers.

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Kindness is a core value in our dance company. Our teachers prioritize it in their interactions with our dancers, and we encourage our students to uplift each other with kind words and actions, creating a positive environment for all.

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Respect is another core value of our dance company, as we believe in treating everyone with dignity and honoring each person’s unique talents and contributions to the art form.

Meet The Team

Miss Michelle – Principal. AISTD

I started dancing at the age of 4 and competed all over the country in Dance competitions, all England and championships, and at the age of 18 won Miss Dance of Great Britain.
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Due to being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at an early age, it meant I couldn’t perform like I wanted, so went into the next best thing of teaching and gaining all my ISTD teaching qualifications with Distinction.
I started Dance Network in June 2000 and it really was the best thing. It’s a privilege to have taught thousands of children over the years and I love watching each and every one of them grow and progress. I’m now teaching children of my past students, which makes me feel old but Its the best job ever.
Fun fact – I once trained as a weather girl, but found it boring
Fave film– Love actually
Fave food – Cake (Any sort I’m not fussy!

Miss Rebecca- BA hons, MA, ISTD DDE

Miss Rebecca started her dancing life right here at Dance Network under Miss Michelle’s tuition. She took classes in Jazz, Ballet, Tap and Modern.


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Completing examinations in all styles as well as assisting in classes as a teen. Miss Rebecca gained both a BA and MA in Dance and Chroeography from the University of Lincoln as well as completing teaching qualifications with the ISTD.
Fun Fact: Miss Rebecca also coaches and competes in CrossFit
Favourite Animal: Cows
Favourite Food: Pizza

Miss Danielle- BSc (Hons), ISTD DDE

Miss Danielle started her dance journey at the age of 3. She took examinations in ballet, tap and modern and competed in multiple dance festivals across the midlands.
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Miss Danielle has a 1st Class Honours degree in Sport and Exercise Science from Aberystwyth University. Alongside her academic studies, she became president and lead choreographer of the university dance team. Miss Danielle continued her dance studies in London and gained the ISTD Diploma in Dance Education qualification in both tap and modern. She is currently in her final year of study with the Royal Academy of Dance on the Certificate of Ballet Teaching Studies programme.
Fun Fact: Miss Danielle LOVES fancy dress (she once dressed up as a packed of crisps!)
Favourite Film: The Bodyguard

Miss Zoe- ISTD DDE
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Miss Zoe started dancing at age 4 at Bojangles Dance, where she gained her Advanced 2 certificates and also teaching qualifications in Ballet, Tap and Modern dance (ISTD) 
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Zoe has taught for 5 years at The Ballet Centre in Dubai and many more at home in Lichfield as well as at Dance Network. 
Fun Fact: Zoe was on a tv game show
Fave Film: Labyrinth
Fave Food: Stinky cheese and crackers followed by apple crumble and custard

Miss Olivia- Ba Hons
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Miss Olivia began dancing when she was very small ( not sure she has grown much since then though, ha ha ) & graduated with a BA Honours degree from Addict Dance Academy in 2021.
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Since graduating, Miss Olivia has focused all her time ,energy, knowledge & passion on teaching the next generation of dancers. Miss Olivia always wants to create a fun and welcoming environment in her classes & genuinely wants every students to succeed.
Favourite animal – 🐊 Crocodiles / Alligators
Favourite food – Pasta 🍝
Fun fact – Has a sausage dog called frank 🐶

Miss Chelsea – Ba Hons

Miss Chelsea started dancing at the age of 3, learning many different styles dance here at Dance Network. At 14 she started BOA training in dance in Birmingham from year 10-13.
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then went onto training at Addict Dance Academy in Leicester to gain a first class honours degree in Dance. She is devoted to teaching and helping the younger generation learn new skills and guiding them along their journey. She loves to see the students joy that dance brings to them.
Favourite animal – Dolphins
Favourite food – fajitas
Fun fact – Has a big obsession with stitch

Miss Pippa
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Pippa started ballet at the age of 4, training with various teachers from the Royal Ballet in London. Having continued dancing alongside her main career in Theatre Design.


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, Pippa now teaches adults in ballet and dance fitness.
Fun fact: I really love cake! But not eating it, sculpting it. I have made various animals, vehicles and even a ballerina out of cake just for fun.
Favourite food: Chocolate
Favourite animal: Pig

Miss Maisie
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Miss Maisie started dancing with Dance Network when she was just 3! She is about to start full time training to be a professional dancer at Addict Dance Academy.

 

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Miss Maisie started dancing with Dance Network when she was just 3!
She has just completed her BTEC in Dance Performance, and is about to start full time training to be a professional dancer at Addict Dance Academy.
As well as training, she will continue her biggest passion, which is teaching, Her aim is to be the best supportive teacher for her students and really create a positive space where they can enjoy dancing, have fun and develop a love for dance and performing just like she does.
Her love for teaching is unmatched and has such a positive effect on her students.
Fun fact- the biggest ‘One Direction’ fan.
Favourite animals- polar bears and elephants 🐘 
Fav food- cookies

All of the dance teachers are so friendly

Isla has recently joined the Dance Network family. Miss Michelle has been so welcoming and supportive of Isla. Dance Network put on a fantastic show in March, which encouraged Isla to try different classes… and she enjoys/loves all of them! All of the dance teachers are so friendly and encouraging of all the children. Thank you Dance Network 🙂