Here are the Dance Teachers that work hard to develop the abilities of all students that attend JC Dance Academy in Warrington.
Jenny Corcoran AISTD DDE (CB)(MB)(TB)
Principal
Qualifications
Jenny’s Dance Journey and Accomplishments
Jenny’s journey in dance began at the tender age of 3 with Ballet, quickly expanding to Tap and Modern dance by age 7 at the Kate Simmons School of Dance. Her dedication and talent led her to pursue the Performers & Teachers course at Kate Simmons at 16, where she earned three ISTD Teachers qualifications (DDE) and Advanced 2 qualifications in Tap, Modern, and Cecchetti Ballet. Jenny also studied Spanish Dance up to the Elementary level and trained in Street/Break Dance, Commercial, Contemporary, Pas de deux, Jazz, Partner Work, and freestyling.
Professional Career
Jenny’s teaching career commenced at Rondo Ballet School, followed by several years of professional dancing and choreography. She then secured a teaching position at The Hammond School in Chester, where she taught various dance styles including tap, modern, jazz, street dance, commercial, and ballet. During her time there, Jenny choreographed multiple productions, prepared students for ISTD exams, and was promoted to timetable co-ordinator. After four years, she left to pursue her own venture, JC Dance.
JC Dance and Further Teaching Roles
Jenny’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish JC Dance, where she ran her own classes and dance camps in various locations. Her passion for dance and education culminated in the opening of her own Dance Academy in 2014. Under her guidance, the academy grew from 30 to over 200 students, offering numerous performance, competition, and examination opportunities.
Current Roles and Achievements
Jenny continues to teach after-school clubs and workshops in primary schools and adjudicates dance competitions across the UK. She is also the choreographer for Abba Gold the Concert Show, which tours Europe.
Dancing Dots Ltd
In collaboration with her business partner and friend Jenni Nolan-Owens, Jenny launched Dancing Dots Ltd. Their innovative Ballerina Bear and Hip Hop Hippo classes have been successfully taught across the UK, with further details available at www.dancingdots.co.uk.
Jenny’s dedication to dance education and her passion for nurturing young talent continue to inspire her students and peers in the dance community.
Jessica Kitchen
Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street/Break Dance & Pre-School Teacher
Qualifications
- Associate Freestyle
Jess’s Dance Journey and Accomplishments
Jess’s passion for dance began at the age of 3, and she developed her skills at Dolphin Dance Studios. Her dedication to dance has led her to perform in numerous shows and embark on an exciting career that spans across the globe.
Professional Performance Career
Jess spent six years traveling the world while performing on cruise ships for P&O Cruises and Cunard Cruise Lines. She held prestigious roles such as Dance Captain and Show Company Manager. Her most recent accomplishment was serving as the Choreographer for Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth.
Theatre Performances
Between her stints on cruise ships, Jess performed in many shows and pantomimes annually at the Liverpool Empire. Her favourite theatre show to perform in was Chicago at Oldham Coliseum.
Teaching and Mentoring
Throughout her career, Jess has never stopped teaching dance. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion with the next generation of dancers, covering all styles. Jess finds the most joy in seeing her students progress and achieve their goals.
We are so lucky to have Miss Jess on our teaching faculty. She brings an energy, drive, and passion for dance that is passed on to the children, inspiring them to reach their full potential.
Sarah Malone
Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street/Break Dance & Pre-School Teacher
Qualifications
- Associate Freestyle
Sarah’s Dance Journey and Accomplishments
Sarah attended Dolphin Dance Studios in Liverpool, where she studied an International Dance Programme involving dance, singing, and acting. She graduated with teaching certificates in the IDTA Dance Faculty and has since worked across various spectrums of the industry, including performance, choreography, and teaching.
Professional Experience
Sarah’s diverse body of work includes performances and choreography for popular TV shows and live productions such as Hollyoaks, Rocky Horror Show, The Greatest Showman tribute act, Little Mix tribute act, Stormtroopers, Showgirls, CITV, Coronation Street, BBC, Virgin Awards, and The Grand National. Her theatrical credits include:
- Fairy-Rose in Beauty & The Beast
- Choreographer for Hello Dolly at the Liverpool Empire Theatre, Oliver and A Christmas Carol at the Royal Court Theatre
- Shrek and Bugsy Malone at Chester Storyhouse
- Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty & the Beast at St Helens Theatre Royal
- Achy Breaky Bride at the Liverpool Epstein Theatre
- Creamfields, Olympics 2012, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, and Dick Whittington at the Liverpool Empire Theatre
- Scouse Pacific and Little Scouse on the Prairie at the Royal Court Theatre
- Cinderella, Beauty & The Beast, and Peter Pan at the Theatre Royal
Awards and Recognition
Sarah has recently won the North West NODA award for Best Choreographer and an additional award for Best Ensemble, showcasing her exceptional talent and contribution to the performing arts.
Teaching and Mentoring
Sarah loves sharing her passion for dance with her students, finding it the most rewarding job to watch them progress week after week. She thrives on inspiring young dancers to feel safe, confident, and happy in her classes while learning and having fun.
We are very fortunate to have Miss Sarah on our teaching faculty, where her energy, expertise, and passion greatly benefit our students.