Stephen Johnson

The owner of Swinton Dance Studios which has been run as a successful dance school since 1986.

"I am a professional dance teacher and championship adjudicator in Ballroom, Latin and Freestyle Disco. Before I set up Swinton Dance Studios, I competed in the top professional Ballroom and Latin competitions and trained with Marcus Hilton, the seven times World Ballroom champion and many more. I've adjudicated on TV and danced in many cabaret demonstrations."

Miss Claire Culshaw A.I.D.T.A.

Since the early age of 3, Claire has been performing on stage and has been in many theatre productions. Claire has taken part in festivals and competitions around the country and held the North West Championship title in Ballet and Tap. Trained Locally at Sheila Payant's Theatre Dance School and later at Northern Ballet, before finally gaining professional qualifications in teaching; and is currently Principal at Swinton Dance Studios.

New opportunities has meant the school has recently taken part in shows around the North West such as Palace Theatre in Manchester, Globe Theatre in Blackpool and Claire has been invited to choreograph various shows throughout the district.

"Many thanks for all your kind thoughts throughout the last 12 months and I hope there will be more great opportunities in the future."

Abigail Hannon

"At Swinton Dance Studios I teach Tweenies, Beginners Disco and also beginners Ballroom and Latin. Dancing has been my passion since primary school years, so when I discovered Swinton Dance Studios six years ago, I was very happy to be given the opportunity to combine my love for dancing with my love for children in the way of teaching. Academically, I have a joint honours degree in chemistry and biochemistry. In addition to dancing my hobbies include arts and crafts, singing and eating."

Hannah Jackson

"I am trained in Ballroom, Latin and Disco Dancing. I have attended various schools including Swinton Palais Dance Centre and Margaret Redmond's in Liverpool. I also studied at Performing Academy's majoring in Acting and starred in many of their own productions including the roles of Nancy in Oliver and Tallulah in Bugsy Malone. This gave me the chance to perform in theatres such as Sadler's Wells in London and Blackpool's Palace Theatre. I am currently working as an accounts admininstrator whilst taking exams in accounting as well as teaching at Swinton Palais Dance Centre."