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ABOUT US...

 

Refresh Dance was established in 2012 by Steph Windsor, who wanted to create a dance school with a difference. Having attended various dance schools growing up and studying at Phil Winston's Theatre Works in Blackpool, Steph decided to set up classes in Bolton that not only taught children and young people the skill of dancing, but created a place where they are free to be themselves, to make friends, to build confidence and feel they belong. Children and young people at Refresh are encouraged to be the best they can be, and celebrate each other's achievements. Dance is a fantastic way for anyone and everyone to keep fit, socialise, learn a new skill and gain a sense of achievement! 

 

We would love you to join us soon! Please see our timetable and get in touch for any further information.

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REFRESH DANCE

Winners of the 2020 SME Northern Enterprise Awards

https://www.sme-news.co.uk/winners/refresh-dance/

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​STEPH WINDSOR
A.I.D.T.A MODERN / IDTA BT.L4Dip / IDTA Tap L4Dip
She Inspires Finalist & Bolton Active Sport Award Finalist

 

Steph is the owner and lead choreographer of Refresh Dance

and is qualified with and a member of the IDTA. She has been

dancing for around 29 years and teaching for 20 years. She has

qualifications in a variety of dance styles including Ballet, Tap,

Modern Jazz, Cheerleading, Ballroom, Rock 'n' Roll and Latin.

 

Steph has performed in numerous shows during the years she has danced, in theatres across the North West, and has taken part in national Freestyle and Rock 'n' Roll competitions.

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Steph is also licensed and trained to teach Zumba Fitness and is a qualified Pilates Instructor.

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LOUISE JACOBS 
DANCE COACH / LEVEL 2 AQUA FIT / E2M

​Louise has been teaching dance and fitness for over 20 years and has a great deal of experience working in a variety of settings, and creating choreography for a number of different showcases. She currently teaches dance within several Primary Schools across Bolton and joined our team two years ago, providing Street Dance Classes on a weekly basis for both boys and girls. Louise is a fantastic asset to our team and a brilliant teacher.

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NATALIE ASHWORTH
ETM / Level 3 REPS / BA Hons Exercise, Nutrition & Health

Natalie has been dancing for 20 years and has taken several dance exams and competed in many competitions and shows during that time. She has gained her Exercise to Music qualification and is a Level 3 Personal Trainer. She runs her own fitness classes under 'sheCAN Fitness'.

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Natalie also has her Level 2 and Level 3 Children's and

Young People's Workforce qualification and has worked

as a Nursery Practitioner for over 6 years.

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Natalie teaches our youngest students on a Saturday so check

out the timetable for more info!

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JEMMA PERCY
Level 3 Childcare / IDTA Modern Jazz L4Dip

Jemma is 21 years old and has been dancing for 16 years, training in ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre, street dance, commercial and contemporary. She has competed in many competitions and has been part of many shows including performing at Disneyland Paris, in a magic show and in pantomimes. She is continuing her dance training as of September at Phil Winston Theatre Works in Blackpool. 

 

Jemma has her Level 3 certificate in Childcare and Early Years Education and also her Pre-Associate 1 Teacher Training in Modern Jazz. She will be working towards other teaching qualifications during her training in Blackpool. 

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NAOMI HARRISON
Level 6 Professional Musical Theatre / Level 3 Performing Arts / LAMDA COACH

Naomi recently graduated as an actress from SLP College studying Professional Musical Theatre. During her time studying she played lots of different roles in house, from Millie Dilmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie to the Witch in Into the Woods.

Naomi has been performing from a young age and has undertaken workshops recently in Acting Through Song, which is one of her big passions.

 

She is very passionate about the importance of Musical Theatre and how it can build a child’s confidence. Naomi only works for Refresh during Holiday Clubs and Workshops, so keep a lookout for our upcoming events!

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MEGAN HORROCKS
Student Teacher

Megan has been dancing since she was 4 years old, and has been a member of Refresh Dance since she was 7. Megan has been assisting our dance teachers in a variety of classes for over 12 months now, developing her teaching skills and furthering her knowledge. She hopes to gain her teaching qualifications and is working hard toward her Modern Jazz Diploma.

Megan is also studying Criminology, Health and Social Care and English Literature in College.

She loves seeing the children enjoy dance and loves watching the students bring her own choreography to life. 

Megan is welcoming, hard working and passionate, and our students at Refresh love her!

All staff and volunteers are hired under the terms of the Safer Recruitment Policy, and are required to read and sign the Staff & Volunteers Code of Conduct

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