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About Samantha Dene's Dance & Fitness
Samantha Dene's Dance and Fitness is a friendly, inclusive and non-competitive dance school established in 2018, offering professional dance and performing arts classes for children aged 2+ across North Wales, alongside fitness classes for adults.
Our Philosophy
At Samantha Dene's Dance we want children to discover and develop their artistic side whilst building and enhancing their self-confidence. We are passionate about the art of dance and encouraging children to believe in themselves. We use a growth mindset through our teaching to develop confidence in our students.
At Samantha Dene's we are resilient, passionate, and creative. In every class, we want to give your child the encouragement and direction they need to excel and we create an ideal learning atmosphere by providing a positive, happy, and creative environment.
Dance for everyone
Our classes are designed to be accessible and welcoming, with an emphasis on enjoyment rather than competition. We do not put children under pressure to take exams, allowing them to enjoy dance while developing their skills at their own pace.
We also offer dedicated Additional Needs Dance sessions, providing a supportive and inclusive environment where children can enjoy movement, music and dance in a way that works for them. We aim to create classes where every child feels comfortable, included and celebrated for their individuality.
More than just Dance
We also offer holiday clubs, performance opportunities, children's parties, themed events, fundraising activities and special workshops throughout the year.
We believe that children who dance work on; their creativity, expression and on building relationships with peers. Children develop gross and fine motor skills, strength, balance, increase cardiovascular health and kinaesthetic awareness. The classes teach the children structure, class etiquette, and team-work, helping to put them in good stead for their future.
We recognise hard work and reward our Little Ballet Stars with reward stickers, our Mini's with the Star of the Week reward stickers, our older students are rewarded with the "Star Award" each half term and each child receives a certificate termly.
Experienced, qualified and committed
Our teaching team has a wealth of performing and teaching experience, with appropriate teaching qualifications, DBS checks and First Aid qualifications.
We are committed to providing a professional, safe and positive environment where children and adults can enjoy learning, developing new skills and building confidence.
Above all, Samantha Dene's Dance and Fitness is a place where everyone is encouraged to have fun, be creative, make friends and believe in themselves.
We pride ourselves on being an affordable and inclusive dance school that is open to all.
Fitness:
Samantha has launched her own Shake Dance Fitness class, brand and franchise called "Shake, by Samantha." The ethos of the class is to strengthen both mental and physical health by leaving all stresses, negativity and worries outside of the class and by taking part in an endorphin releasing workout. The aim with the class is to have all clients leaving feeling uplifted, motivated, de-stressed and energised whilst shaking off any undesired weight too!
Core Strength classes are also available to help you to achieve your fitness goals.
Book onto an adult fitness class here
Or see the full Shake website at:
About our Teachers:
Miss Samantha:
Samantha, Principal of Samantha Dene's Dance, trained at The Hammond School, Chester from the age of 11, graduating in 2012 with a Distinction in a Level 6 Diploma of Professional dance.
She is a versatile dancer having trained in several styles; ballet, contemporary, tap, street and commercial. She was chosen as Dance Captain on a U.K tour for the 'Hammond Performing Company'. Since graduating; she completed her first 9 month contract on-board a Costa Cruise ship, training in Italy and sailing around the Mediterranean and Europe. From there she went onto 'P&O Australia' cruise line working with 'GrayBoy Entertainment', training in Sydney and sailing around Australia and Asia. Sam has done various other performing work including; flash-mobs, fashion show events, commercial corporate events and more.
Since being back in the U.K she has completed her Diploma in Dance Instruction and a Diploma in Dance Education therefore becoming a fully qualified ISTD dance teacher enabling her to enter children into examinations. She has gained teaching experience working for established dance schools and in both primary and secondary schools across North Wales and the North West. Samantha gained her ZUMBA qualifications in 2017 and held successful Zumba classes for three years.
Samantha is passionate about teaching and loves to motivate people therefore she pursued her ideas and dreams and launched classes under the name 'Samantha Dene's Dance and Fitness' in January 2018 and the school continues to expand.
In 2020, Samantha launched another business avenue with a new dance fitness class and franchise "Shake, By Samantha". She hopes this class will bring positivity and stress relief to those participating, as well as help people achieve their fitness goals.
Samantha has an enhanced DBS, is first aid trained and holds safeguarding qualifications so you can be sure that your children are in safe and qualified hands.
Miss Rachel:
Rachel graduated from the University of Chester with a BA (Hons) and a Master's degree in Dance. Whilst studying, she taught in a variety of styles in dance schools and community settings, before progressing to roles including a visiting lecturer and outreach teacher at the University.
Within her teaching work, she began delivering dance sessions for people with disabilities, which introduced her to inclusive dance and inspired Jess to specialise in this area. Jess now works as a special needs teaching assistant and freelance dance artist, combining her passion for dance, creativity, and inclusion.
Rachel: "I love giving people the opportunity to discover the joy of movement and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels confident and valued."
Miss Summer:
Hi! I'm Summer and I'm so excited to be joining the team at Samantha Dene's!
I've always had a huge passion for dance and love being able to share that with others. I graduated from Addict Dance Academy with a BA (Hons) in Dance Performance, after previously completing my BTEC level 3 in dance. Throughout my years of professional training I've gained lots of valuable performance experience and knowledge from some of the best teachers in the UK. Im really looking forward sharing this knowledge with all the dancers, helping them build their confidence and watching them grow in the studio.
Miss Hannah:
Hannah has been involved in performing arts from a young age, with experience across drama, musical theatre and dance. She holds Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in Performing Arts and has been involved in a variety of productions over the years as a performer, choreographer and assistant director.
Alongside performing, Hannah has experience teaching and supporting children and young people in drama and dance, as well as working within education and mental health settings. She currently works as an Assistant Psychologist within CAMHS and is completing an MSC in Family and Child Psychology.
Hannah is passionate about creating fun, supportive and inclusive environments where children and young people can develop their creativity and performance skills, while building confidence and a sense of belonging.