West London Dance Academy
West London Dance Academy  























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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.



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.

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 and Wimbledon branches

Yolanda Beulink

Yolanda commenced her early dance training in Christchurch, New Zealand. In 2006 she graduated from the New Zealand School of Dance with a Diploma in Dance Performance. Following her graduation, Yolanda has danced professionally with the Royal New Zealand Ballet, English National Ballet and Cork City Ballet. In addition to her performance experience, Yolanda has several years experience teaching ballet in many London dance schools.

 

Yolanda joined the West London Dance Academy in 2011 and assists with the classes in the Chiswick branch.

Natalie Parnell

Natalie Parnell trained with the Squires School of
Dance and Performing Arts where she gained her
teaching qualifications with the ISTD and IDTA.
Natalie then went on the perform with various
dance companies and performers, including Wayne Sleep and Roy Castle.

 

Natalie ran her own dance school for 15 years in Kent and has trained many students and professional teachers and maintains a teaching role with the Hungarian Ballet Company. In addition to teaching, Natalie is a successful choreographer and adjudicator.

Natalie is a fellow of the IDTA and is currently training to be an examiner. Natalie joined the West London Dance Academy in 2011 and teaches classes in the Ealing branch