WHY SCD?

  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. 

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.

  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 began her training and found her love and passion for dance at a young age, from there she moved to study at the Brit school for 4 years. 

Liberty’s next step led her to train professionally at Performers college. 

Since graduating Liberty has taught dance, musical theatre and acting in the local area. 

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. 

Professionally trained in jazz, ballet, tap, contemporary and commercial dance, Hannah studied at The BRIT School before completing her dance degree at London Studio Centre. 

Hannah loves to bring her energy and love for ZUMBA to SCD, creating feel-good classes where everyone can enjoy the music, have fun and leave with a smile.
 

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.

Gabrielle has been dancing with SCD since the beginning and has become a well rounded advanced dancer across many styles and is an SCD Street Crew Member. Gabrielle is currently studying Dance at Brit School Croydon and is often found bringing her joy supporting classes, dance parties and Front of House work.

Leila is in her final year studying Dance at The Brit School and has been dancing all of her life. She has a real passion for movement and helping others to fall in love with dance. You will find Leila assisting with classes, dance parties and bringing her smile to the Front of House team.

Chiara became an SCD student a few years ago and stayed to help our Front of House team and general support to keep SCD alive.

 And also stayed to keep dancing! Not only does Chiara love her SCD Contemporary Class, but she's is also a passionate gymnast taking classes weekly.

Marlene has been with Team SCD since she was 5 and sh is now an accomplished dancer especially across Commercial, Contemporary, Jazz & Lyrical styles. 

Marlene works Front of House, Dance Parties and assists classes with real passion for dance.

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®.