‘Miss Becks’ 

Principal & Founder

• PGCE graduated as “outstanding” studied in Education and specializing in the Performing Arts.
• BA Honors Degree, in Education Studies, completed with a 2:1
• ISTD, DDI/ DDE Imperial Classical Ballet & Modern Theatre
• Diploma in Performing Arts (QCF)
• Double Awarded Extended National Diploma in Dance (QCF)
• A Levels In Dance Education
• A Levels in Musical Theatre
• LAMDA Tutor
• 12 Hour Paediatric First Aid Training + Paediatric Anaphylaxis Training
• BCA NCSSE Level 3 Cheerleading coach
• Enhanced DBS Check

It may sound cliché, but dance has truly shaped who I’ve become and what I stand for as a person – from the first day I laced up the ribbon of my ballet shoes I knew that I wanted to spend every second of everyday dancing. I’ve worked tirelessly for the past 3 years for my ISTD DDI and DDE qualifications in both Imperial Classical Ballet and Modern Theatre. Soon after graduating from the prestigious dance course at Chichester College I founded Dare Dance Academy. Everyday I teach I find myself inspired by my bright-faced and eager to learn pupils. Being able to see both boys and girls enthralled with dance as I once was at their age truly spurs me on to give them the best possible chance to develop further. I’m looking forward to an exciting future with both my pupils and Dare Dance Academy!

‘Miss Callie’

• IDTA Qualified Teacher (International dance teachers association)
  (Awarded distinction)
  
• Level 3 dance BTEC (awarded distinction star)
• GCSE performing arts (dance)
• Paediatric first aid trained
• Enhanced (DBS checked)

‘Dance has always been my passion right from the age of 5 where my journey began. Over the years I have received endless amounts of dance training from exceptionally talented teachers from the dance schools I have been apart of. I completed my dance teaching training and qualification with the IDTA exam board and passed with the highest marks of a distinction (International dance teachers association), which has always been my dream. I’m so excited to share my love and compassion for dance with ‘Dare Dance Academy’ as a teacher, as well as watch the students progress and develop into little stars. I’d like to think I will inspire the students at ‘Dare’ and believe I can help them succeed and achieve their goals. From the very first class I ever taught I knew this was the career path for me, as I found that teaching is an extremely rewarding job, which I absolutely love. I believe dance has made me the person I am today and can not wait to pursue my dance teaching career further in the future.’

‘Miss Alice’

Trainee teacher

• Currently training for ISTD DDE in Imperial Ballet, Modern Dance and Tap
  
• BA Honours Degree in Dance Studies awarded with a 2:1 by Chichester University
• BCA NCSSE Level 3 Cheerleading Coach
• Level 3 BTEC in Performing Arts
• Graded ISTD Examinations in Ballet/ Modern/ Tap
• First Aid Trained
• Enhanced DBS Check

‘Dance has always played a big part of my life. I’ve never known a time when I haven’t danced. Through my training I have developed my technique and performance, which I have reflected into my teaching. As I continue my training into dance instruction, I constantly aim to apply my experiences and knowledge to my own learning, to inspire the students I teach. My aim in my classes is to advance technique and to have fun! I thoroughly enjoy teaching for Dare Dance as it gives me the opportunity to influence and encourage a passion for dance that is shared by so many. ‘

‘Coach Ella’

Gymnastics teacher

• Gymnastics coaching since 2005
  
• Ex elite advanced and squad gymnast.
• BCA NCSSE Level 1 Cheerleading Coach
• Irish dancer / stage performances / tv work with the Irish dancing eg xfactor 2016 and Riverdance summer school 2015 in Dublin.
• British Gymnastics, Level 3 (somersaults module)
• British Gymnastics, Level 2 General Coach
• British Gymnastics, Level 1 Acro coach
• First aid trained
• Safeguard trained
• Enhanced DBS checked

‘Miss Yasmin’

Assistant teacher

‘Miss Amelia’

Assistant teacher

‘Miss Holly’ 

• Currently teaching supply within secondary schools and teaching dance and cheerleading
• The Royal Academy of Dance: Level 7 PGCE & QTS 
• Balletboyz Dancer’s Course
• Stopgap Dance Company Intern
• Chichester University: BA (Hons) in Dance
• Chichester University Cheerleader
• 3Fall Dance Company 
• West Kent College: Foundation Degree & BTEC (Performing Arts/Dance)
• Enhanced DBS Check

Through my training at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance, Chichester University, Stopgap Dance Company and on the BalletBoyz Dancer’s Course, I have developed the skills to work towards becoming an outstanding dance teacher. My aim is to contribute to and maintain excellence in dance; as an important art form for pupils to; engage in, be motivated by and as a means of expressing themselves.   

I am highly skilled in contemporary and street dance, and have gained professional experience in both styles. I have a good insight into the demands on dancers today and wish to help all to succeed. As a new teacher here, I look forward to inspiring more dancers as my journey with Dare Dance Academy continues.

‘Coach Molly’ 

• USASF Coaching credentials level 1&2 in building and tumbling skills
• IDTA Cheerleading technique exams completed to gold standard
• BTEC Performing Arts Diploma
• Emergency First Aid
• Enhanced DBS Check

I’ve recently qualified as a cheerleading and gymnastics coach with USASF coaching credentials in building and tumbling skills, and IDTA for cheerleading skills covering technique exams to gold standard. I am an all-star competitive cheerleader, which means I travel all over the country, Europe and America, to compete at various prestigious competitions. I am currently coaching 4 Cheerleading teams, that are all competing at a national level. In 2014, I was lucky enough to be invited to Holland to assist in coaching Team Netherlands for the Cheerleading World Championships. Last year I completed a Diploma in Performing Arts, achieving a Distinction stat for my overall grade.

‘Miss Alice’

• Musical Theatre Level 3 
• Music Technology Level 3 
• Theatre Studies Level 3 
• Silver LAMDA Exam 
• LAMDA Tutor 
• Rock School Performing arts, Grade 6,7,8 Musical theatre awarded Distinction
• ISTD Ballet Intermediate 
• ISTD Modern Intermediate
• Currently training for ISTD DDI (diploma in dance instruction)
• Enhanced DBS Check

Singing, dancing and drama has always been a big part of my life. Since the age of 7 I have loved everything about Musical Theatre and I just hope I can go on to study it in the near future after I get my A Level results. I am currently getting singing and drama lessons as well as ballet, tap and jazz lessons at the Guildford School of Acting. Dare Dance has given me the opportunity to pass on my passion onto eager students who will hopefully one day find as much joy in Musical Theatre as I do.

‘Miss Sophie’

• Chichester College 3 years
  
• A level Theatre Studies
• ISTD Advanced Grades Ballet, Tap and Modern
• DDI Modern, Tap and Ballet
• DDE Modern and Tap
• Emergency First Aid
• DBS Check

I started my dance training at Tanzen Academy, in Ardingly, from the age of 3 years old. Here I began my climb up the dance examination ladder. I also enjoyed participating in many shows, festivals and competitions along the way.
Some years later, I moved to Stages Performing Arts Centre, in Crawley, where I continued working towards achieving my Ballet, Tap and Modern grades, up to advanced levels.
At the age of 19, I attended Chichester College to further my studies. I gained both a Diploma in Dance Instruction (Ballet, Tap and Modern) and a Diploma in Dance Education (Modern and Tap).
Being able to teach something that is a big part of my life is amazing. Experimenting with different styles of dance, through exciting choreography, is something I enjoy to do. I look forward to being able to pass my knowledge and experience on to students at Dare Dance Academy.