Where Movement
Becomes Art

Lorraine began her dance training at her mother's dance school in Market Drayton, where she developed a strong technical foundation and lifelong passion for dance. Following her school education, she continued her professional training at the Northern Ballet School in Manchester.

Lorraine holds teaching qualifications with BBO Dance, RAD and ISTD, alongside completing her vocational examinations. In addition to her work at WDA, she continues to teach at Market Drayton School of Dance.

A highly respected Senior Examiner with BBO Dance, Lorraine regularly delivers teacher training courses and workshops across the country as a member of the BBO Dance Faculty. With over 45 years of teaching experience, she has built an outstanding reputation within the dance industry, reflected in her exceptional examination results and the continued success of her former students.

Lorraine is passionate about nurturing young dancers and takes great pride in helping each student achieve their full potential.

Laura began dancing at the age of two and pursued professional training from the age of sixteen. She graduated with Distinction from the ISTD training establishment MDDC in 2005 and has since built a successful career in dance education spanning more than twenty years.

Holding teaching qualifications with BBO Dance, RAD and ISTD, Laura has also been invited to join the BBO Dance Faculty, delivering teacher training courses and mentoring fellow dance professionals.

Alongside her love of teaching, Laura is an accomplished choreographer who has created productions and performance works across the country. As Principal of WDA, she oversees both the day-to-day teaching and the extensive work behind the scenes that ensures the school continues to thrive.

Laura is passionate about maintaining the highest standards of training while creating a nurturing environment where every dancer can flourish. She takes particular pride in mentoring future teachers and watching students develop confidence, artistry and a lifelong love of dance.

Having recently completed her third year as a BBO Dance Examiner, Laura feels privileged to travel throughout the country, supporting and inspiring the next generation of dancers.

Sarah began dancing at the age of two, training extensively in Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz. Following her school education, she studied Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre at Stoke-on-Trent College, achieving Distinctions in all three disciplines.

During her studies, Sarah discovered a passion for Contemporary Dance, which led her to continue her training at Coventry University. Alongside her degree, she established her own dance company, Junction 15, which later evolved into Breaking Ground.

Sarah has choreographed and performed in numerous local productions, including Hairspray, The Addams Family and Annie, bringing valuable performance experience to her teaching.

Alongside her role at WDA, Sarah now works within the local authority as Domestic Abuse Lead for Stoke-on-Trent, where she is committed to championing the safety and wellbeing of women and girls. Her dedication to both education and community leadership continues to inspire those around her.

Rachel began her dance training at the age of three, studying at Market Drayton School of Dance and Wolstanton Dance Academy. Throughout her training, she developed versatility across a wide range of dance styles including Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Irish, Contemporary and Musical Theatre.

At the age of nineteen, Rachel continued her professional training at London Studio Centre, graduating in 2018 with a First Class Honours Degree in Musical Theatre Dance (Jazz). During her studies, she performed in A West End Christmas at St Paul's Church, Covent Garden, alongside a cast of leading West End performers.

Rachel achieved a Distinction in her BBO Dance Level 6 Extended Teaching Qualification and has since become a Course Leader for the BBO Dance Senior Ballet Grades. She has also worked as a teacher for BBO Dance Junior Dance Days and continues to deliver high-quality dance education across a number of primary schools throughout Staffordshire and the surrounding areas.

Passionate about inspiring young dancers, Rachel is dedicated to creating engaging and supportive learning environments where students can develop both confidence and technical excellence.

Lottie trained at The Royal Ballet School (White Lodge), Wolstanton Dance Academy and Laine Theatre Arts, where she was awarded the prestigious Ballet Award and graduated with a degree in Musical Theatre.

Following her training, Lottie enjoyed a successful professional performing career. Her credits include the international tour of CATS, where she performed the roles of Jemima, Rumpleteazer and Victoria across 21 cities throughout Europe, as well as GREASE The Musical with Royal Caribbean, where she appeared as Ensemble, Frenchy and Patty.

Alongside her performing career, Lottie has developed a strong passion for teaching and mentoring young dancers. She achieved a Distinction in her BBO Dance Level 5 Teaching Qualification and also holds a Level 3 Diploma in Pilates Instruction.

Drawing on her exceptional training and professional experience, Lottie brings a wealth of knowledge, artistry and enthusiasm to every class, inspiring students to achieve their personal best while fostering a lifelong love of dance.