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Drapers Dance Centre is a family run business, owned by Scott and Hayley Draper, having originally been opened in 1973 by Raymond and Carol Draper. But the “family” that is Drapers Dance extends far beyond a surname – just ask our students who all say they feel they belong here. And of course, our family consists of a great teaching team:

Experienced Teachers Who Know Their Stuff!

The teachers at Drapers Dance are IDTA qualified, fully insured, DBS checked, experienced professional dancers. But that doesn’t make us scary! It’s our job to be able to teach all levels ranging from two left feet all the way to serious competitors and we do just that. Enrol for a beginners class and you’ll all be in the same boat, or if you’ve danced before have a chat as we can recommend something else more suitable.
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Hayley

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Scott

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Ella

Dance Teacher
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Joanne

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Alysia

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Siobhan

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Melissa

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Kay

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Caroline

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Ella

Dance Teacher
Ella started dancing from a young age at Drapers, and competed in Ballroom and Latin American before being drawn to freestyle and street. Having a real family connection to the school as we have taught her parents and all her siblings, it’s just meant to be that she’s our head of freestyle nowadays! But don’t be deceived, she’ll be just as quick to fix your cha cha – and definitely one of our all rounders.

Ella

Dance Teacher
Ella started dancing from a young age at Drapers, and competed in Ballroom and Latin American before being drawn to freestyle and street. Having a real family connection to the school as we have taught her parents and all her siblings, it’s just meant to be that she’s our head of freestyle nowadays! But don’t be deceived, she’ll be just as quick to fix your cha cha – and definitely one of our all rounders.

Joanne

Dance Teacher
Joanne brings years of experience as a past competitor, plus many years teaching. Add to that she’s a mum of two, she’s brilliant in our children’s classes as well as keeping an eye on the adults. A very versatile teacher, Joanne is much loved by our Mini Groovers, through to top level British Juvenile team members.
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Scott

Manager
Respected and renowned in the world of Ballroom, Scott has a knack of putting people at ease with his friendly approach. He understands the need to alter his teaching approach for different ability levels, and enjoys taking a beginner class just as much as coaching high level competitive dancers. Laughter is a common sound to come from his classes, but it’s not all fun and games – Scott’s methodical approach ensures his pupils get through all the steps.
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Hayley

Manager
Fun and lively, Hayley organises the diary, events, deals with our pupils needs and sees that the centre runs smoothly. She makes it her job to know every pupil personally, and teaches a range of classes from beginners and children’s to advanced and fitness, as well as professional competitors. Her attention to detail (and eyes in the back of her head!) mean you’ll receive a top level of tuition.
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Caroline

Dance Teacher
The newest addition to the teaching team Caroline came to Drapers in 2019 and has infected so many with her bubbly personality since! Always smiling and positive it’s easy to miss that behind the scenes she is working incredibly hard on her own dancing, being one of this countries top ballroom competitors. Coming from a family of dancers and trained in sequence as well as ballroom you’ll find Caroline in children’s and adult classes as well as being available for private lessons.
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Kay

Dance Teacher
Kay started dancing at Drapers at just 3 years old. She continued to study at Drapers before gaining a degree in Dance at University, and came back to teach for us shortly afterwards. Our most all round teacher Kay is the Queen of Qualifications! She heads up Musical Theatre, as well as being a great Ballroom, Latin and Commercial teacher.
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Olivia

Dance Teacher
Olivia started dancing at Drapers as a very cute three year old. Years later with many championship titles under her belt she returns as teacher and ballroom specialist. You may have seen her on Netflix hit show Baby Ballroom, which was partly filmed at our dance centre many moons ago. Olivia is friendly, approachable and a total hit here with kids and adults alike.

Siobhan

Dance Teacher
Siobhan danced at Drapers from a young age and qualified as a dance teacher whilst still in her teens. After a break and becoming and mum, Siobhan rejoined the team in 2014. Well liked amongst pupils over all three of our sites, it is often said she can be heard calling out the steps from one venue to another! Always smiling, she’ll work her magic and make sure you have a great time.
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Alysia

Dance Teacher
Alysia has danced all her life and still actively trains and competes with dance partner Vaclav. Starting at Drapers Dance at a young age Alysia had been a part of the school for many years, until she headed off to Uni to follow her talented brains (she’s our little brainbox) as well as her talented feet (dancing for and now running the University Dancesport Team). Alysia came back to Drapers after a return to Yorkshire a few years ago, and now teaches with us full time.
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