Teachers of Dance Academy UK
Our teachers are among the most talented in the industry.
It is our pleasure to put our extensive experience to work for you.
YOUR DANCE ACADEMY UK TEACHERS
Liana Wall IDTA (Principal)
Liana is a full member of the IDTA in Ballet, Modern Jazz and Tap.
Dance styles include street, hip-hop, disco, tap, ballet, jazz, body
conditioning, flexibility and singing to all people of all ages.
Trained at Stella Mann College, Liana
has represented the UK in dance championships and was apart of
England's biggest freestyle group. Appearing on ITV's - "So you think you can dance" - meeting Eilene Phillips and BBC's "Top of the Pops. Liana has performed all over the
world, working with Kylie Minogues backing dancers for her "Fever" tour and has choreographed for many Girl Bands for their tours and
music videos.
Qualifications:
23yrs dance experience, A level Dance, OCN Dance, BTEC National Diploma
in Dance and Performing Arts, HNC Dance, RAD, IDTA and ISTD Dance
Examinations, 12 yrs professional teaching experience.
Full
International Dance Teachers Association Member in Tap, Ballet, Disco /
Freestyle, Jazz and Modern Jazz
Liana is united with Streetdance International (SDI),
International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) & Association of
Dance Freestyle Professionals (ADFP)
Deanne Whenman (Vice Principal)
Deanne
started dancing at the age of 3 studying Ballet, Tap and Modern.
Continuing dance training to achieve a BTEC Diploma in dance and
Performing Arts both with distinction grades. Deanne is trained highly
in RAD, ISTD and IDTA.
Deanne has also achieved a HND in professional Stage Dance and is pursuing her teaching career with Dance Academy and
the IDTA. Deanne is a much loved teacher and continues to offer her high teaching skills to all of her students.
Tammy Wall (Main Teacher & Management)
Tammy has been a well known artist in the performing arts industry
since she was at secondary school. As a member of Liana's family, she
knows the high standard of professionalism that is held by Dance
Academy UK. Tammy has always had the lead role in all her stage
performances, and there have been many! Some of her credits include:
Mabel in Fame, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Dorothy in Wizard of
Oz and Nancy in Oliver! Dance Academy UK is pleased to have Tammy on
board and with her amazing singing, acting and dance ability she is
sure to help the students in becoming a star!
Penny Casper (Main Teacher)
Penny has been dancing from a young age and is experienced
in all types of dance, such as IDTA and ISTD ballet, jazz, modern,
contemporary and street dance. At the age of 18 Penny went on to gain a
BTEC National Diploma in Dance with a distinction grade. Penny is an
established dancer in the industry and regularly enjoys performing in
shows. Her passion for teaching makes her a wonderful asset to the
school. Penny brings a lot of fun and laughter to her classes and is
loved by all she teaches. Penny is an Asscoaite Member of IDTA in Freestyle.
Lauren Bunting (Main Teacher)
Lauren has began
dancing aged 2 and has taken classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz,
Contemporary,
Lyrical and Street Dance since then whilst taking these classes she has
performed in a number of
shows and competitions as well as four years of professional pantomimes.
While at school she also completed three Easter courses at The Arts Education
School, Tring Park
and performed in 'Heroes' at the Lyceum theatre, West End. Lauren is President
of the
University Dance Society and regularly performing and involved with
competitions across the country
and putting on various shows including FAME the Musical.
Lauren is very excited to be apart of Dance Academy UK and only wants the best for
all her classes and those she teaches.
Amy Finch (Main Teacher)
Info coming soon
Milly Robinson
(Assistant)
Milly has been a dedicated assistant to Dance Academy UK from the start. She has been involved with all major events including Summer Schools and Theatre Shows and Performances. Milly has been a street dance teacher and assistant to main teachers and is a true asset to the school. Milly is loved by all staff and pupils and is always a hard working member of the team.
Julia Miller (Ballet Teacher)
Julia is currently on maternity leave - we wish her all the best and look
forward to her return!
News in: Congratulation to Julia and her family- they welcome a new baby boy!
Sonia June (Administrator)
Sonia began working for the academy in 2007. Having had a lot of
experience with secretarial work Sonia is a joy to have as part of the
team. Sonia used to dance when she was a child also, taking regular
ballet and tap classes.Sonia is qualified in child care and holds a degree in child development
