WHY SCD?

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  Gemma is Co-Director of SCD responsible for developing the whole dance programme and teacher team. Gemma has led large scale community dance programmes since 2004 and toured as a dance performer across Europe, the US and the UK.

Gemma has a BA(Hons) in Contemporary Dance from www.nscd.ac.uk

Adam is Co-Director of SCD with Gemma. Adam is responsible for strategy development and marketing (& tech stuff). He has worked as a Director in a number of large non profit organisations in the field of community development and disability. He has a BA (Hons)  HR degree from www.kent.ac.uk and an MA in Community Development from www.dmu.ac.uk 

Stephen Perry & Co Chartered Management Accountants run the Financial Director services for SCD. Based in York and working nationally, Stephen has a wide experience of Executive Financial leadership roles in the charity and commercial sectors. See Stephen's profile and connect with him here. 

Judit is now one of the first faces (or voices) you will meet when you visit SCD. Providing support for our front of house team weekday mornings Judit is ready whatever question you may have. She also loves taking part in SCD classes, being a busy mum and working with a local Hungarian school.

A true lover of Salsa music, Jose is a vital part of the SCD team working hard to keep our studios safe and sparkling clean. His smile is contagious and he is one of life's truly helpful people. Born in Ecuador we love that Jose brings the Latin American vibe to SCD.

Heidi is currently studying dance at The BRIT School and is looking to pursue a further career in teaching. She has always felt connected to dance from a young age, driving her passion to share this feeling with the community here at SCD.

Joanna teaches dance in local schools & community settings. From ballet to street she just loves helping people catch the passion for dance. Joanna is a https://www.istd.org practitioner. 

Emily has a BA (Hons) in Dance performance from www.mdx.ac.uk,loves to create fun, exciting and engaging dance classes where students feel safe to express their own creativity.

One chilled, fun loving joker* that brings joy and life through his dancing.  

* Mainly dad jokes. You won't find a more fluid Street / Hip Hop teacher than the wonderful Anton.

Maggie loves to explore dance with expressive and dynamic movement. She has performed and taught in a number of dance companies and schools after finishing her MA in Dance performance from LCDS www.theplace.org.uk

After dancing professionally with The Pittsburgh Ballet Theater and Ballet Arizona in the USA, she moved to London and acquired her Professional Dancers’ Teaching Diploma in 2015 with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). Cassie loves helping students discover the gift of creativity.

Silvie is a diversely qualified personal trainer and Pilates instructor with 12 years experience. Through her experience in the fitness industry, she has specialised in several areas including injury prevention, functional training, postural alignment and high intensity.

  Shaun works in partnership with SCD and is the director of Dillon Dance Youth company. Shaun studied contemporary dance, completing his BA (Hons) in Dance at the University of Roehampton. Shaun has established himself as an exciting new and upcoming London based choreographer. https://www.dillondance.co.uk/

Liberty Studied Dance at The BRIT School and moved on to vocational dance training at Performers College, where she recently graduated with a level 6 diploma.

Natalie holds a BA Hons in Dance and is a well established professional dancer and choreographer in musical theatre and commercial work. Natalie joines SCD after 20 years teaching dance and fitness. She is passionate about giving everyone the opportunity to dance no matter age, ability, gender etc. 

Jaedea teaches with the well known Moxie Academy and is a former finalist in The Greatest Dancer in her crew 'Prospects'. She is passionate to combine her Hip Hop skills with her love for SCD's values of inclusion and creating as much joy as possible through dance!

Carly trained at London Studio Centre (BA Hons: Theatre Dance). Carly loves to challenge her students creativity, building confidence and teaching students that it's okay to get things wrong, in fact breaking the rules is when movement becomes interesting.

Beccy trained at Performance Preparation Academy (PPA) receiving a Level 6 Diploma in Musical Theatre. Since she has travelled all around the world in many different shows and projects. She loves being able to share her creativity with the stars of tomorrow.

Aimée has recently completed their BA (Hons) in Dance Studies at the University of Roehampton, specialising in contemporary dance & working with dancers with disabilities. Aimée encourages each student to find their individuality and artistry, but more importantly to find the enjoyment of moving and grooving!

SJ (Sarah-Jane) studied at the University of East London receiving a First Class BA (Hons) in Urban Dance Practice. You’ll catch SJ on the front desk or teaching in our studios! She loves to create and teach in different styles of Dance to all of our students here at SCD.

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Shelley is a British Wheel of Yoga trained teacher and has been teaching for 10 years. She makes yoga fun and accessible for all abilities and each week her creative flows provide an opportunity to try something new 

Grace graduated from Bodywork Company International in 2018 and has since toured as a pro dancer in the UK and overseas with Cats, The Sound of Music, 9 to 5, A Night at The Musicals and teaches with numerous dance schools.

Casey trained at the San Francisco Ballet and is currently a freelance ballet dancer working with Viviana Durante Company, the McNicol Ballet Collective, and Sergei Polunin Ink.  She performs in large scale productions across the US and Europe. Having moved to Sutton, Casey is delighted to join Team SCD.

Sam is co -owner of Sutton Sports Medicine, resident partners with SCD. A graduate with honours in Sport Rehabilitation from St Mary’s University Twickenham, Sam is a firm believer in understanding every patient is different and that no one should live with pain or injury.  

Sam is co -owner of Sutton Sports Medicine, resident partners with SCD. She graduated from St. Mary’s, Twickenham, with a 1st in Sports Rehabilitation BSc (Hons). Zoe has a background in gymnastics and trampolining which has driven her passion towards keeping people mobile and strong.

She came to dance and stayed to help our FOH team, First Aid work and general support to keep SCD alive. And also stayed to keep dancing!

Since being bought his first camera age 7, Graham has been fascinated with capturing 'the moment' in stills or video. With a day job as a BBC cameraman  Graham has been involved with SCD since the beginning as our filmographer and visual media man. https://www.grahamhodson.co.uk

Jenna holds an IDTA Associate Teachers Qualification and is currently studying BA (Hons) Dance Performance at Chichester University. She loves to provide an exciting and creative class to dancers of all age.

Michaela spent 25 years as dancer & entertainment manager at holiday centres. She is a qualified ISTD practitioner across a variety of styles. Michaela particularly loves working with more mature groups, including dancers with dementia. She is excited to join SCD to work with the young at heart

Jeff is the founder and director of Aerolatino® and AeroStep Latino, now working in a resident partnership with SCD. 

Jeff’s dance and fitness career began in 1984 in his native Colombia. Having studied jazz and ballet alongside Colombian style Latin dances, he qualified as a fitness instructor with Reebok University and embarked on the road of instructing.

Tori’s dance and fitness career started when she discovered her passion for dance, and began studying ballet when she was 5 years old. Her interest and love of dance grew as she continued to broaden her knowledge whilst studying Tap, Jazz, Ballroom, Latin American, Disco and Rock and Roll. Tori joins SCD through the partnership with Aerolatino®.