FRANCESCA
Principal (L.I.S.T.D / E.T.M Level2 / Sports First Aid)
Frankie has been dancing since the age of 8 and took her first ISTD teaching qualification at the age of 17. Since then she has taken the ETM level 2 and A.I.S.T.D gaining 98% and Licentiate I.S.T.D gaining 96%. At 19 Francesca decided to go to a performing arts college studying musical theatre and dance. Frankie’s abilities meant she was awarded scholarships to attend the school where she gained a wider knowledge of ballet, tap, modern, street jazz, acting and singing- as well as much more!
Frankie has choreographed many different shows and routines for many different organisations, including international music videos, performances at Her Majesty’s Theatre, The Royal Albert Hall as well as local theatres. She has also organised talent shows, dance shows, drama classes and much more. At the moment a lot of her time is spent working with the performance company 'The Art Of <URBAN> Movement' and a London Record Label.
"I love my dance school. All the pupils are great. As teachers we all try to create a fun and relaxed environment to learn in. I am always pushing to get my school involved in high profile events and recently dancers have been used in some amazing music videos. We are a school that's mainly about performance. So if you love to perform then our school is for you!! But don't worry if not, our general classes are tailored for everyone so come along and get involved!"
(A.I.S.T.D / College Distinctions / Sports First Aid)
Paige has been dancing with us since 2007 - before the dance school had even been created! She is a very experienced dancer; starting when she was only a toddler. She had a huge part in the dance show 'Take It To The Floor' and she was fully supported by the local council to choreograph routines for the show as her talent shone through.
In 2011 she choreographed a routine that was performed at Sadler's Wells Theatre in London and was well received by all. As well as choreographing a routine she also performed in another routine in the show.
Paige has been teaching with us for some time now and has taken her Associate ISTD teaching qualification. She was also the only student to gain all distinctions on her dance college course.
DAVE
(U.E.A Level 2 / Sports First Aid)
Dave has been dancing with Winters School Of Dance since being thrown in the deep end 3 years ago in "Take It To The Floor". He specialises in Street Dance and has his own unique style. Dave is also a qualified U.A.E teacher working for Urban Ateles Parkour.
Having a Parkour background means he has experience in amazing leaps and jumps and can relay his knowledge to our students. Dave is also the creator of the popular "Davez Dance" (see pics & vids) loved by all students at Winters School Of Dance. At the moment Dave is training to be an I.S.T.D teacher hoping to qualify in 2011.