Fun & friendly lessons & dance classes for all ages. Celebrating 20 years

Dancezone Academy

Fun & friendly lessons & dance classes for all ages. Celebrating 20 years

TEACHERS

Nigel Bradshaw A.I.S.T.D

Dancezone Academy Nigel Bradshaw owner and teacher

NIGEL IS DANCEZONE ACADEMY'S OWNER, FOUNDER AND PRINCIPLE

NIGEL TEACHES BALLROOM, LATIN & CLASSICAL SEQUENCE

ADULT COURSES
SEQUENCE TUITION
WEDDING COUPLES
PRE-BOOKED ONE TO ONE LESSONS
SAME SEX TUITION
CORPORATE EVENTS

Adele Hooper A.I.S.T.D

Nigel Bradshaw A.I.S.T.D

ADELE TEACHES BALLROOM, LATIN,

CLASSICAL SEQUENCE & LATIN FUNKY FIT

CHILDREN'S CLASSES
ADULT COURSES
SEQUENCE TUITION
WEDDING COUPLES
PRE-BOOKED ONE TO ONE LESSONS
HOME TUITION
CORPORATE EVENTS

Nigel Bradshaw, Dancezone Academy Principal...

Dancezone Academy teachers in Bournemouth. Ballroom, Latin & Sequence dancing.

Nigel Bradshaw started Dancezone in 2001, building a huge amount of support from the children and adults over the years. Dancezone became a family of dancers, arriving at competitions with a coach full of children and their parents, a dance school raring to go! We would all support the area festivals in Bournemouth, Hove, Bracknell, Portslade & Leicester hoping to qualify for the annual Grand Finals at The Blackpool Tower or the The Winter Gardens.

Nigel Bradshaw

ISTD ASSOCIATE QUALIFIED
DBS CERTIFIED
Over 50 years of dancing knowledge and experience.

Nigel’s parents sent him to children's classes when he was just 4 years old (to get some peace and quiet apparently!). He, like the pupils he teaches today at his dance school, worked his way through the Medallist circuit, gaining many achievements along the way.

Nigel Bradshaw now Dancezone Academy owner and teacher.

At 9 years old he met Jean. Little did he know that he would go on to achieve many prestigious titles with Jean. They competed on the Medalist circuit for a while, then moved into Junior Open circuit and progressed through Novice, Intermediate, Pre-Champ and Amateur. The highlight of their competitive career was winning the UK Closed Championship in 1985. Jean then decided to retire from competitive dancing the very next day. Nigel took time out from the dancing scene for a while, but missed it too much, so returned to dance classes in Bournemouth. His teacher at the time then questioned why he didn’t teach? He shadowed his teacher for a year, gaining teaching tips and learning how to run a successful dance school.

Dancezone Academy teachers in Bournemouth 2019. Ballroom & Latin dancing.

Nigel took his ISTD Associate Teacher exams in 1995. He has gained a reputation of excellence within the dance scene, with many of his pupils now appearing in West End shows, performing on Cruise ships and winning National and International titles within Ballroom and Latin. Nigel is passionate about dancing and his love for Ballroom and Latin is shared with his pupils and fellow teachers.

Dancezone Academy whole dance school performance 2018

In 2018 Dancezone changed its name to Dancezone Academy. Nigel is supporting Dancezone Academy teachers

towards achieving their next professional exams.

Dancezone Academy Nigel Bradshaw Owner and Teacher. Ballroom, Latin & Sequence dancing.

In recent years Nigel has found great pride in competing in the Same sex & Equality circuit. He enjoys coaching solos & couples for competitions.

Adele Hooper, Dancezone Academy Teacher

Dancezone Academy whole dance school performance 2018 teacher performance.

Adele started dancing at the age of 3, she worked her way up through the children's classes. Under 6 & 8, Juvenile ranks, Junior and Adult examinations, taking all her Medals up to Awards and competing in Medal Festivals. With great memories of whole dance school coach trips to competitions. Adele spent her work experience working with Nigel, helping with one to one lessons, children's classes & adult courses. The high point of her competitive career was receiving Bronze medal at the Blackpool National Grand Finals. Adele also loved competing in a French dance exchange competition collaborating with local Bournemouth schools.

After such great experiences she started studying hard for her Student Teacher exam, gaining this qualification in 2011. She took her full Associate Ballroom exam in 2012. She also holds an NVQ 2 & 3 in Childcare with SEN experience. She is DBS certified and holds an up to date Paediatric First Aid certificate. Adele takes our children's classes, DofE in Bournemouth & Poole. Also working with our Adult courses and Wedding couples for their 1st dance. She’s got a great rapport with her pupils and has the patience of a saint!