Judith Townsend

Judith commenced her early dance training in Oxfordshire under the guidance of Susan Thompson FIDTA & Examiner.

She qualified as an Associate Teacher with the IDTA in 1991 and graduated with a BA (Hons) in Dance Theatre from the Laban Centre for Movement and Dance, London in 1994.

Judith has extensive experience as a dance teacher and performer and furthered her qualifications by becoming a Licentiate Teacher of the IDTA in 2010. She founded the West London Dance Academy in 2006 and teaches classes in the Chiswick branch.

Jorunn Gravem Whittaker

Jorunn commenced her early dance training in Norway. In 2005, Jorunn graduated from Kate Simmons Dance Ltd with a National Diploma in Professional Dance. She qualified as an Associate Teacher with the ISTD in 2005. Jorunn holds a BA (Hons) in Professional Practice.

Jorunn is an experienced professional dancer and dance teacher and teaches at a number of prestigious dance schools in London. Jorunn joined the West London Dance Academy in 2009 and teaches classes in the Ealing branch.

Jennifer Teale

Jennifer has studied dance and the performing arts since an early age and has a wealth of theatrical experience from performing at HM The Queen´s centenary celebrations to winning awards at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Following her training at the Delfos School of Contemporary Dance, Mexico, Jennifer graduated with a 1st class honours degree in BA Hons in Dance Performance at Middlesex University and is an Associate Ballet Teacher with the IDTA.

Jennifer teaches at a number of dance schools in London and has vast experience as both a teacher and choreographer. Jennifer joined the West London Dance Academy in 2009 and teaches classes in the Chiswick and Fulham branches.

Alexandra Packer

Alexandra commenced her ballet training from an early age in her home county Kent. In 2007 she graduated with a BA (Hons) in Dance Theatre from the Laban Centre.

Following her degree, Alexandra studied for a further 2 years under the Royal Academy of Dance and qualified as an Associate Ballet Teacher in 2009. Alexandra teaches in four other London ballet schools, including a primary school and has considerable experience with a wide range of ages.

Alexandra joined the West London Dance Academy in 2010 and teaches classes in the Notting Hill branch.

Susan Cantes

Susan commenced her early dance training with the Pat Barker Academy of Dance, Leicestershire. In 2003, Susan graduated from the Northern Ballet School and qualified as an Associate Ballet Teacher with the ISTD. Following her graduation, Susan danced professionally in London,Los Angeles and worldwide aboard the Crystal Harmony.

Susan is a highly motivated teacher with a passion for performance and technique. More recently, Susan gained her IDTA Associate Tap qualification and has experienced outstanding exam results with pupils across London dance schools. Susan joined the West London Dance Academy in 2010 and teaches classes in the Chiswick branch.