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.

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.

Rachel brings with her a wealth of experience, having trained professionally across all dance genres and earned a National Diploma in Professional Dance. She also holds teaching qualifications in Cecchetti Ballet and ISTD Modern. 

Her extensive career includes performing as a dancer and singer in various touring shows around the world, including Disneyland Resort Paris. After 10 successful years in the spotlight, Rachel transitioned into teaching, where she’s been inspiring young dancers to follow their dreams for the past 9 years.

Specializing in ballet, Rachel has worked with students of all ages in numerous schools, colleges, and universities across the UK, proudly maintaining a 100% pass rate for examination entries. Her passion for dance shines through in everything she does, and she is dedicated to helping each student achieve their personal best. We're excited for all the inspiration and expertise Rachel will bring to our dance community!

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.

Hello, I am Scarlett I have always had a love  for dance since the age of 2 years old training in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, Lyrical, Contemporary and Acrobatics. I am now currently teaching Ballet, Tap , Jazz and Acrobatics classes within the studio. Over the years I have helped out and taught in BDPA, I have developed a passion to pass on my knowledge and teach others within the dance setting to allow them to grow as dancers and watch their progressions every week. While training at BDPA, I received a Grade 7 in GCSE dance and currently continuing my journey at LMA in Liverpool. In the future, I am currently looking at different Universities to further my education to eventually run my own dance school and pass on my knowledge and training BDPA has provided me with.

Sophie has a passion for dance and has been dancing for over ten years in a variety of different styles such as, commercial, contemporary, ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics and cheerleading. Sophie is a qualified coach and is experienced in coaching a competitive cheerleading team and has been working with young dancers for 3 years. Whilst studying at Base Dance Sophie achieved a grade 9 in GCSE Dance and she is currently continuing her dance education at Rare Studio Liverpool.

Nikki currently coaches and assists the cheerleading classes at base and has a level 1 cheerleading coaching qualification. She has been dancing for over 10 years in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and cheerleading and joined base dance around 3 years ago. She was part of the contemporary competition team for two years and studied GCSE dance at BDPA achieving a grade 8. She is now currently studying a BTEC dance course full time at Rare Studio Liverpool.

Rose works in Sales and Marketing. She has a professional background in vocals and recently graduated with a degree in Professional Musicianship from BIMM Manchester. She began singing at weddings and events and now places a focus on making original music with her band. She writes and produces her own music and collaborates with other artists in Manchester, Liverpool and the USA to provide backing vocals, top line vocals and to write songs. 

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