'Miss Jo'
Having danced from the age of 2, since graduating from the University of Cambridge with a Master’s degree in Psychology, Joanna has become a fully registered dance teacher with the Associated Board of Dance (ABD).
She has over 20 years’ combined experience in Dance and Inclusive teaching, including training with StopGap Dance Company & CanDo Hub, amongst others.
In addition to her classes at Ability School of Dance, Joanna currently teaches with and choreographs for Louise Kate Dance, and is knowledgeable in Ballet, Tap, Modern/Jazz, Lyrical, Acrobatics, Contemporary, Creative and Rock’n’Roll dancing.
She's also previously tutored, cover-tutored and assisted in classes for DanceEast, notably ‘Springboard’ for individuals with additional needs, plus taught Musical Theatre for individuals with Down's Syndrome.
Joanna is a Qualified Autism Movement Therapist, and Dance for Parkinson’s practitioner.
Her other areas of expertise include:
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Neurodiversity
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British Sign Language (Level 6)
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Dementia
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Mental Health
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The therapeutic benefits of dance and movement
Clients of Joanna’s value her enthusiastic, conscientious attitude. She prides herself on having a caring, sensitive nature, with the ability to make connections with most every individual she meets.
Joanna holds current DBS, Insurance, Safeguarding and First Aid certificates (including paediatric, mental health & suicide), and is trained in ‘Safe and Effective Dance Practice’.
Isla
Isla has danced at 'Louise Kate Dance' since she was 4 years old. Her other interests include baking cakes for her family & friends and swimming with her cousins.
Favourite Dance Style(s): Ballet
Pet(s): A dog called 'Rupert'
Favourite Food: KFC
Favourite Colour: Yellow
When I'm older I would like to...
Become a Paediatric Nurse
Annabel
Annabel has danced at 'Louise Kate Dance' since she was 4 years old. Her other interests include netball & swimming.
Favourite Dance Style(s):
Contemporary & Tap
Pet(s): A cat called 'Nala'
Favourite Food: Pepperoni Pizza
Favourite Colour: Purple
Fun Fact...
Isla and I have been friends since we were three!
Verity
Verity has danced at 'Louise Kate Dance' since she was 4 years old. Her other interests include acting & singing.
Favourite Dance Style(s):
Contemporary & Ballet
Pet(s): Two dogs called 'Luna' & 'Loki'
Favourite Food: Pasta
Favourite Colour: Pink
When I'm older I would like to...
Work on a Cruise Ship
Elsie
Elsie has danced since she was 3 years old & currently dances at 'Louise Kate Dance' with Verity, Annabel & Isla.
Favourite Dance Style(s):
Contemporary
Pet(s): Two dogs called 'Belle' & 'Alfie'
Favourite Food: Chocolate
Favourite Colour: Pink
Fun Fact...
Verity and I have been friends since we were three!
Lily
Lily has danced with Ability School of Dance for over 5 years. Her other interests include acting & singing.
Favourite Dance Style(s):
Creative & Ballet
Pet(s): A miniature schnauzer called 'Toby'
Favourite Food: Sausages
Favourite Colour: Blue
Fun Fact...
I love animals!
Sophie
Sienna
Freddie
Our wonderful former assistants...