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About Us

Gemma Shaw School Of Dancing

Gemma Shaw School Of Dancing

The Gemma Shaw School of Dancing was established in 2009. The school offers several classes to a large number of pupils in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Musical Theatre and Acro Dance. Classes take place in Brant Broughton Village Hall.

The School works with BBO Dance and offers pupils the chance to take examinations.

Pupils are required to wear the BBO Dance uniform which can be purchased from Gemma Shaw.

Meet the team:

Principal – Gemma Shaw M.B.B.O / Dip Dance Teaching

Gemma Shaw began dancing at the age of 3 under the instruction of Shan Jones in Nottinghamshire.  Gemma is trained in Ballet, Tap and Modern and achieved examinations to a high level with the British Ballet Organization.

Completing her Teaching Diploma with the British Ballet Organization in 2008, Gemma Shaw set up the dancing school to share her passion and knowledge of dance to children in the local community.

Modern and Acro Teacher – Rhianna Popplewell/Dip Musical Theatre and Dance Teaching

Rhianna started teaching Modern at the school in September 2021 and is starting a new Acro Dance class in September 2022.

Rhianna studied at Phil Winston’s Theatreworks where she gained her Musical Theatre Diploma and completed her Teachers training.

Musical Theatre/Singing Teacher – Charlotte Irons/BA Hons Dance and Musical Theatre

Charlotte started performing at the age of 3 and made her West End debut at the age of 10 in Annie at the Victoria Palace.  She continued her love of performing arts at University where she gained a First Class Degree in Dance and Musical Theatre.  Since leaving university Charlotte has taught both singing and dancing for 13 years at various theatre schools across the country.

We are very excited to welcome Charlotte to the dancing school from September 2022!

Modern Teacher – Laura Gray

Laura is currently studying a Dance Degree at Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama.  Laura teaches modern to the younger pupils on a Saturday.

Teaching Assistant – Lucy Finch

Lucy has recently completed her Level 3 Dance Teaching Assistant course and is currently working towards her Level 4 Teaching Qualification.

Lucy assists with Nursery and Primary Ballet and Tap.  She remains a pupil at the school and has taken examinations in ballet and tap to a high level.

A chance to perform!

Every other year all pupils are involved in our Dancing School Show at the Newark Palace Theatre.

Congratulations to all pupils who took part in our Dancing School Production ‘Children’s Favourites’ at the Newark Palace Theatre in June 2022. The Show was a great success and enjoyed by all!

Pupils have the chance to perform in various village fetes.  This is a great opportunity to share their hard work with friends and family and the local community.

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Learning To Dance

Gemma Shaw School of Dancing caters for children from 2.5 yrs + and offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Musical Theatre and Acro Dance.

The Dancing School is based in Brant Broughton Village Hall in Lincolnshire.

Just off the A17, Brant Broughton is easily accessible from Newark, Sleaford and Lincoln.

Children are encouraged
to participate in all dance genres offered

If you require any further information or are interested in
the classes below, please get in touch. All classes are in
Brant Broughton. We would love to hear from you!