meet the team

MEET OUR

teachers

Linda Smith

CO-OWNER/PRINCIPAL TEACHER

Lifetime Member of The International Dance Teachers Association
Member of The National Association of Teachers of Dancing
Member of The Guild of Professional Teachers of Dance
Member of Royal Academy of Dance
Registered Teacher of Council of Dance Education and Training (UK),
Member of The British Dance Council,
Accreditation to  BDQT – (Board of Dance Qualifications & Training)
CDMT – Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre
Central Council of Physical Recreation
The Theatre Dance Council International.
Member of The Pre-School Learning Alliance
Member of The Association Of Teachers Of Singing (AOTOS)
Director and Founder of Dancing with A Difference
Director and Founder of Class Talent Ltd
‘PART’ – City & Guilds accredited Professional Chaperone working with Children in the entertainment industry
Enhanced DBS, First Aid, PPL & PLI Insurance

Charlotte Kelly

CO-OWNER/TEACHER

Member of The Guild of Professional Teachers of Dance
IDTA Dip Anatomy & Physiology
IDTA Pre-Associate 1
Member of The British Dance Council,
Accreditation to BDQT – (Board of Dance Qualifications & Training)
Central Council of Physical Recreation
The Theatre Dance Council International.
Co Director of Dancing with A Difference
Director and Founder of Class Talent Ltd
Enhanced DBS, First Aid, PPL & PLI Insurance

Stephanie Smith

STUDENT TEACHER

Maria Brewer

STUDENT TEACHER

Tegan Strange

STUDENT TEACHER

The Principal Linda Smith, is very well qualified in all aspects of performing, and a lifetime member of the IDTA International Teachers Association and the RAD Royal Academy of Dance – Two of the world’s leading dance examination boards.

Charlotte and Linda regularly attend conferences and seminars for their own continued professional development, and to keep up to date with new trends in the dance world.

They are both Enhanced DBS Checked, First aiders and have public liability insurance in place, and are happy to reassure parents and provide evidence of these upon request. They are trained in technique, theory, anatomy and safe practise for your child’s well-being.

Charlotte and Linda are also very proud to be producers of shows for the last 10 years in the West end of London, Blackpool  and Disneyland Paris. They believe that all children and adults alike should have a once in a lifetime chance to perform on a world stage and develop to their full potential regardless of their class, age and ability and be able to experience the pride that many people take for granted.

They realise the importance of giving opportunities to not just the young performers but everyone who loves to perform, including special needs and the older generation.

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We have worked extremely hard to become the dance teachers we are, but will never forget all the fun and enjoyment we have experienced along the way. We hope your child will have a similar experience to ours and we will endeavour to make sure this happens!

You have to work hard to become a successful dancer, but there is no point if we forget the main reason we dance – and that is to get fit, enjoy ourselves, make new friends and have fun!

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