TO BOOK YOUR PLACE!
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​STEPH ASHWORTH // A.I.D.T.A
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 25 years and teaching for 16 years. She has qualifications in a variety of dance styles including Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Cheerleading, Ballroom, Rock 'n' Roll and Latin.
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ABOUT US...
Refresh Dance was established in 2012 by Steph Ashworth, 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
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 so check out the timetable for available classes!
NATALIE ASHWORTH // ETM, REPS
Natalie has been dancing for 20 years and has competed in many competitions and shows during that time. She has recently gained her Exercise to Music qualification and Level 2 REPS Gym Instructing, and has launched new fitness classes at Kings Church, Bolton and Bolton Hospital.
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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 is licensed and trained to teach Clubbercise Fitness
so check out the timetable for available classes.
NAOMI BAINBRIDGE
LEVEL 3 SPORTS COACH
​Naomi attended Refresh Dance for 6 years and is now a class teacher working towards her teaching qualifications. She has taken several examinations in Ballet and Modern Jazz Dance. Naomi became an apprentice at Refresh in September 2016 and has gone on to achieve Level 3 Sports Coaching within Schools at Bolton College. Naomi loves working with the younger children at Refresh, encouraging them to make new friendships, learn new skills and expand their creativity all through the art of dance.
LOUISE JACOBS // DANCE COACH
​Louise has been teaching dance and fitness for over 17 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 Primary Schools across Bolton and has recently joined our team to provide BRAND NEW Street Dance Classes on a weekly basis. Louise is a fantastic asset to our team and a brilliant teacher. Check out her children's and adult classes now.
CONNOR HARMSWORTH // DRAMA COACH
​Connor has trained for film and theatre for over 12 years and has worked under LAMDA. He has been teaching for just over 3 years with Stirling, within Primary Schools and more recently at Refresh Dance and Fitness. Connor has written and directed 4 plays for children and young people which have been highly successful.
Connor has lead the drama workshops at our last two Performing Arts Academies and we have received fantastic feedback from family members and general audience members. We are excited to have Connor join us on a weekly basis providing Drama classes for children aged 5+ years. Check out our timetable to find out more.
KIM FEARNLEY // CLASS ASSISTANT
Kim has worked with children for many years and is a huge asset to us at Refresh. Kim supports the children and assists the teachers during our Saturday classes. She also covers reception from time to time so no doubt you'll have a chance to speak with her. Kim's three children also attend Refresh Dance classes.
DENISE ASHWORTH // RECEPTIONIST
Denise has been running the administration and reception for Refresh Dance since 2012. She will be the first person you meet most likely on your first visit to Refresh Dance! Please feel free to ask Denise any questions you may have regarding Refresh.
CLAIRE GRANT
A.I.S.T.D / BPA HONS / PGDIP DANCE / PGCE
​Claire AKA ‘Fizzy’, trained at Northern School of Contemporary Dance and the London Contemporary Dance School. She has previously worked for Opera North, and has worked on a number of productions for the Royal Opera House Covent Garden.
She has worked with choreographers such as Fin Walker, Thomas Stache, Phillippe
Girardeau. Her work at the ROH has taken her to Valencia, Luxembourg, Copenhagen
and Geneva amongst others. Most recently Claire restaged the ROH’s AIDA in
Valencia at the Palau De Les Arts, which was originally choreographed by Fin Walker.
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Claire has taught for the RAD Step into Dance programme, Springs Dance Company,
Richard Alston Dance Company, Loop Dance Company, The Centre for
advanced training at The Place, Birmingham DanceXchange and The
Lowry. Claire has worked as an independent dance artist for Birmingham Royal
Ballet and was a university lecturer at Kingston University teaching dance technique
as well as anatomy and physiology and in recent years has qualified as a Matwork,
Reformer, Total Barre and Pre and Postnatal Stott Pilates instructor. Working for Virgin
Active, John Lewis and the YMCA London Central. She also owns her own business
tinkfit.co.uk. She is also qualified as a Postural Stability Instructor through ‘Later Life
Training’ associated with Dance to Health which means using dance science she
can help people who are at risk of falls become stronger and more confident.
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Claire has recently completed her PGCE Graduating with First Class Honours. As well
as securing a Job at Pendleton School of Performing Arts teaching A Level and BTEC
Dance Claire is honoured to become part of the teaching faculty at Refresh!
NICOLA ISLIP
RECEPTIONIST / ADMINISTRATION
Nicola has recently joined the administration team and runs reception on a Monday evening at Refresh. She will be the first person you meet most likely on your first visit to Refresh Dance! Please feel free to ask Nicola any questions you may have regarding Refresh and she will do her best to help you!
