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With our dedicated team of professional dance teachers we are able to offer a wide variety of dance classes to suit the needs of most individuals.
Keith Walley
Keith is the Proprietor and Co-Founder of Dancers of Chippenham, which is the fulfilment of his long-term ambition. He is also one of the two full-time teachers running Dancers of Chippenham six days a week. He had conducted classes at the Town Hall and Ivy Lane School since 1994, until he and Ann opened the school in Cricketts Lane. He conducts classes in Ballroom, Latin American, Line Dancing and Rock 'n' Roll.
Ann Blake
Ann is the other Co-Founder and full-time teacher, running Dancers of Chippenham along with Keith. She conducts classes in Ballroom, Latin American, Line Dancing and Salsa. Ann is also responsible for the wide range of administrative tasks involved in the smooth running of the school.
Claire Morgan
Claire holds down a full-time job as a librarian as well as teaching Ballroom, Latin American and Argentine Tango classes at Dancers of Chippenham.
Tina Mangnall
Tina holds down a full-time job as a Local Government Officer as well as teaching Absolute Beginners and Beginners Ballroom and Latin American classes at Dancers of Chippenham.
Irene Wilkie
Irene has a full time position as head of the language department at Bristol University and teaches Scottish Country and Highland dancing at Dancers of Chippenham for adults and children in the evenings. She can be contacted for information regarding Scottish Country Dancing on 01249 444773.
Kezia Frost
Kezia has been teaching dance since 2005 and holds qualifications in both ISTD and RAD. She is responsible for teaching our Thursday Modern and Tap classes.
Jasmin Cochrane-Wild
Jasmin is a recent addition to our Ballet team and enjoys teaching the pre-school to Grade 3 classes.
Mike McInerney
Mike is an international adjudicator for the Irish Faculty and spends time abroad each year teaching or adjudicating. He conducts our popular Irish Dance classes.
Assistants
Vital to the functioning of the school are our talented assistants:
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Barbara Farrell |
Fully qualified teacher assisting with Ballroom, Latin American, Rock 'n' Roll, Salsa & Line Dance |
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Aunty Hilary |
Ballroom & Latin American, Absolute Beginners and Beginners |
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Mel Burgess |
Ballroom & Latin American, Absolute Beginners and Beginners (and self-professed General Dogsbody) |
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Lorraine Hearn |
Saturday Reception |
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Karen Vermeersch |
Web Site Maintenance |
Steering Group
The Steering Group has provided a vital consultation link for the proprietors since its inception in 1997. There from the beginning and still making a significant contribution to this day are Ian and Debbie Neale and Karen Vermeersch.
Student Helpers
Our student helpers also have a vital part to play, which is greatly appreciated by teachers and fellow students alike. They are:
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Gemma Grange
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Eve Griffith
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Annabel Hearn
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Tavis Mason
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