Claire Lloyd founded BDPA a decade ago, to enable her to do what she loves as a profession, keep learning herself, whilst teaching and mentoring students and staff. Claire grew up dancing, performing, competing and has three decades of knowledge and experience. She decided to open her own studio, once she had settled with a family of her own, so that she could be committed to her student’s and the studio’s progression. Base Dance has grown massively over the years in many ways, with the local community. Claire has adjudicated and provided services to schools in the local community, and is a recognised teacher with CDMT and a member of various dance awarding bodies. She has received awards for her choreography and the technical ability of her students, from examinations to regional, national and world competitions. Claire is also a member of the dance studio owner’s association, which is worldwide.

Qualifications 

Level 3 Education & Training 

Diploma Dance Teaching and Education

Certificate in Education & Training – UCLAN with QTLS

Designated safeguarding officer Level 3 

Associate Freestyle – IDTA 

Associate Street Dance – ID Dance LTD 

Associate Contemporary – ID Dance LTD 

Acrobatic Arts Certified Teacher – Module 1 

Acrobatic Arts Certified Teacher – Module 2 

Acrobatic Arts – CPD Ariel & Back handspring teacher training 

Hand Balancing Teacher Certificate – Tyler Ayres Dance and Aerial (TADA)

Zumba Basic Level 1, Zumbatomic, Aqua, Gold, Toning - Instructor 

Pointe Certification – Grishko 

Recognised Teacher 2017 & 2018 – Council for Dance Education and Training 

Registered Member – UKA Dance LTD

Hello, I’m Chris, the Business Director of BDPA.

I’ve been Bboying since 2008, I'm an advocate of Hiphop and use my reach within the Community, Local Partners and our events program to share this to the wider audience. 

Certified in Acrobatics Arts 

Certified in Education and training L3

Special Needs Coordinator L3

 “When you learn, teach. When you get, give.”

Originally from Scotland, Rachel moved to the North West 2 years ago. 

Rachel completed her Advanced BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts at Newcastle College where she studied singing, acting, and dancing. Rachel went on to study her BA Hons Degree in Dance at The Scottish School of Contemporary Dance. Since graduating, Rachel has worked alongside 'National Dance Company Wales' and 'Shaper/Caper Dance Company' as a dancer. Rachel had the privilege of working overseas for 7 years with 'The Experience Department' as an Entertainment manager and performer. During these contracts, Rachel has also had the opportunity to work as an actor for 'Birmingham Royal Ballet' and worked as a TV supporting artist for major TV streaming productions. Rachel has decided to pursue her career in teaching after an extensive professional performance lifestyle. Rachel is currently studying her PGCE in Secondary Education in Dance.

Training:

First Class BA (hons) Acting Degree. 

(Trained in Musical Theatre, Dance, Choreography, Directing and Acting for Stage and Screen.)

Credits:

‘May’ in The Break: Rude for BBC Three & BBC Studios (2021)

‘Melody Wiles’ in Eastenders for BBC One (2022)

‘Sally Hardy’ in Doctors for BBC One (2022)

‘Olivia Devonport’ in Shakespeare & Hathaway for BBC One (Airing Christmas Day 2022) 

Broadcast Digital Awards 2022 Nominee for ‘The Break: Rude’.

Working professionally in the entertainments industry for the last 10 years, Miss Faye has had the privilege to work with many amazing industry professionals across many stages and countries around the world. She has gained extensive knowledge in all different areas of the entertainment industry and has loved her time working both internationally and in the UK, but she is now excited to be back home and ready to teach the next generation of performers. Miss Faye has worked as a dancer, singer, actress, choreographer, presenter and entertainments manager, with experience working in TV, stage and radio and has many credits to her name. 

Abbi is a professional dancer, teacher and choreographer from the North West. She has trained in a variety of styles since a very young age, with her main focus being on street dance styles. Her training has taken her all over the world, to LA, Poland, Italy and more, to train with some of the best teachers and choreographers in the industry.

Abbi has over ten years teaching experience at a variety of dance studios, schools & colleges across UK, and is the founder of Platform- Manchester hip hop choreographers theatre show and dance events. 

Professional Credits include: Rita Ora, George Ezra, AITCH, Slowthai, Pa Salieu, X Factor, Nike, Adidas, JD Sports and more.

Miss Megan has grown up besides BDPA and has placed in many competitions. She graduated from LIPA Sixth Form College, has now got a Acro teaching Qualifiaction and is training with us to become a full-time dance teacher. Currently, she teaches Contemporary, Acrobatics, Ballet, Tap & Jazz, and Commercial.

Miss Beccy has been dancing for over 18 years in styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Modern. Beccy has a D*D*D* from LIPA Sixth Form College and is due to graduate from Edge Hill University with a degree in Dance. She has over 3 years teaching experience with Base-Dance and is a qualified Acrobatic Arts teacher. Miss Beccy will be starting a PGCE in Dance for secondary education in September.

Miss Emma teaches Ballet, Tap & Jazz and Acrobatics. She currently studies Dance at Salford University after studying Performing Arts at college and has been with BDPA for many years, where she was part of our Elite Dance team and placed in many competitions. 

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