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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/

Winner of Bolton Women in Business Awards for Dance and Music 2024

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​STEPH WINDSOR
A.I.D.T.A MODERN / IDTA Ballet L4Dip / IDTA Tap L4Dip
She Inspires Finalist & Bolton Active Sport Award Finalist
Bolton Women in Business Winner

 

Steph is the owner and main teacher 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 30 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 eight years ago, providing a number of classes on a weekly basis for for adults and children. 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 Acro students on a Wednesday so check

out the timetable for more info!

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Pascha Jarvis-Jacobs
CHOREOGRAPHER / SHOCKOUT ARTS GRADUATE 

Pascha is 22 and has danced most of her life. She attended Shockout Arts dance university, receiving a BA Hons in professional and commercial dance. During this time she trained in a wide range of styles with some of the best in the industry. Pascha has been in the professional dance industry for a few years now working with a range of brands and artists such as; Raye, Becky Hill, Nike, Sports Direct and more!

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Pascha teaches our street dance classes on a weekly basis; Freedom (Ages 8-13) and Fierce (14+) and has successfully led our street dance teams to 1st and 2nd place at our most recent competitions! Check out the timetable for Pascha's 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 on a Saturday! Please feel free to ask Denise any questions you may have regarding Refresh.

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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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