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Our Classes

Chelmsford Group 1

Our longest standing group taught by Jean & Steve

Chelmsford Group 2

Newer group to handle more dancers and younger members taught by Hannah & Katie

Woodford Group 1&2

We have expanded and now have 2 classes in Woodford as well taught by Fran & Chloe

About us

WHAT DO WE DO ?

Dance 21 is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation which provides a dance group, ‘Dance 21’, for children and young people with Down Syndrome and their siblings in the Essex area and Woodford, projecting a positive image of disability

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· Meet Our Teachers ·

Jean

Jean is the original teacher of Dance 21 Group 1 starting over 25 years ago.

She is qualified in Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Freestyle, Ballroom and Latin, and has been an Examiner with the U.K.A. Dance Society.

She is passionate about working with the team members having choreographed many, many performances for London shows, TV, Theatres and local Community events.

This has enabled the students to progress massively in both ability and confidence.

Hannah

With experience in Ballet, Tap and Modern Theatre and later starting Ballroom and Latin American. Hannah has a particular passion for working with and teaching life skills to people and students with additional needs, in particular those on the Autism Spectrum.
Hannah also loves incorporating her experience in many dance styles to create and choreograph ‘first dances’ for Weddings and has taught at hen do parties!

Fran

Fran has been dancing since the age of 3, training in tap, ballet, street and musical theatre. Performing has always been a huge part of her life and she has been teaching dance since she was 17, turning her passion into a career.

As a dance teacher for a Dance21, Fran believes dance is a powerful way to express emotion, build confidence and create joy. There is nothing more rewarding to her than seeing dancers grow, perform, and shine both in class and at regular performances.

Outside of the studio, Fran is a keen runner and is currently training for two marathons — always embracing new challenges and ways to push herself.

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