Alison Marlow, BA AVCM MIDTA
Alison is a qualified teacher with separate specialist qualifications in dance (Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Ballroom, Latin American and Freestyle), Drama (Acting) and Singing (Musical Theatre). She is a professional performer with West End stage experience and television ranging from Songs of Praise to Come Dancing! A successful teacher, Alison has taught several UK National Scholarship winners and is now in demand as a lecturer and choreographer.

Chris Marlow, BA MA PGCE LLCM MIDTA
Chris is a qualified teacher of both Dance and Drama, specialising in Voice, Speech and Acting. A former professional performer, Chris has experience in cabaret, stage and television, most recently as technical advisor to the hit BBC1 series "Born and Bred" and as children's cast tutor on the UK tour of The Sound of Music, starring Connie Fisher. He is a member of Equity and an Examiner in Dance (UKA), Speech and Drama (LAMDA) and an Adjudicator for the British and International Federation of Festivals for whom he travels worldwide.

Helen Rothwell, AITDA AUKA
Helen is an Associate of the United Kingdon Alliance (UKA) and International Dance Teacher's Association (IDTA) and is a specialist in Ballet, Tap and Modern Jazz dance. She teaches across the age range, from beginner to advanced and enjoys sharing her expertise. Helen is also a busy teacher of Street dance where her pupils appreciate her calm and encouraging manner.

In September 2005 Helen left RDDC to teach in Cyprus for a year. She returned enriched by the experience and with plenty of vivid memories of her adventure! In 2008 Helen was appointed a Partner of RDDC, joining Alison, Chris and LIanne in the leadership team.

Lianne Tattersall, AITDA AUKA
Lianne holds several Associate level qualifications and is also a qualified teacher of Exercise to Music (fitness). At RDDC she teaches a full range of classes and lessons in Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Musical Theatre and Street. Choreography is one of Lianne's special interests and she especially enjoys using her creative talents to devise group routines for shows and performances.

Lianne is also our Work Experience Co-Ordiantor, responsible for liaising with the Year 10 & 11 students who join us on a termly basis for the work experience placements. Highly regarded at RDDC, Lianne is an encouraging and popular teacher dedicated to her pupils and their development. She was appointed a Partner of RDDC in 2008, and joins Alison, Chris and Helen in the leadership team.

Elyse Wood
Elyse is our receptionist and administrator, with special responsibility for merchandise - dancewear, toys, books etc. She works Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, always a friendly face to greet you and a willing source of help and advice.

Elyse was formerly manager of The Design Company and spent many years in the jewellery trade from which she holds the National Association of Goldsmiths' Diploma. Married to Michael, an enthusiastic sailor, she is sometimes to be found 'crewing' in the Lake District!

Julie Lyons
Our premises at RDDC (Waterfoot centre) are kept spick and span thanks to the efforts of Julie, our cleaner. Julie, who was previously employed by Sainsburys is also a parent of four girls, one of whom attends RDDC for lessons! Truly a family concern.

Hannah Taylor, AITDA
Hannah is a full time teacher at RDDC and is working towards further Associate level qualifications. Hannah enjoys all Theatre Branch work - Ballet, Tap & Modern Jazz - with children of all ages and abilities. An enthusiast for Ballroom, Latin American and Salsa dance, Hannah very much enjoys teaching adult classes.

Jane Schofield
Jane is a receptionist at RDDC Waterfoot Thursdays and Fridays and Ramsbottom on Saturdays. Pleasant and helpful Jane can be relied upon to guide and reassure pupils whatever their age! Aside from RDDC, Jane is company director in a family firm, Fire Extinguisher Rentals Ltd., Bury and is an executive committee member of BYTES, the youth section of BAODS, Bacup Amatuer Operatic and Dramatic Society. Married with three children, Jane looks forward to welcoming you to RDDC.

Jenny Barnes, AITDA
Jenny is a full time teacher at RDDC, responsible for a range of classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Street, Irish and Ballroom. Jenny is a multiple UKA National Theatre Dance Scholarship winner and a versatile performer.

Confusingly, you will often hear us refer to Jenny as "Jim"! Why? Because she laughs like a 'fella'! Despite her laugh Jenny is a very popular teacher, able to inspire both children and adults alike.

Jemma Chrimes, BA (Hons)
Jemma studied Drama at University from where she joined RDDC to teach acting for television, film and theatre to both children and adults. Her classes are always fun, enjoyable and varied, featuring voice, speech, movement, scripted and devised performances. Jemma is also the festival co-ordinator for RDDC, responsible for those drama pupils who compete in regional festivals at which we have an unrivalled record of success. Ever busy, she is also our course leader for the popular GCSE Performing Arts course.

Louise Hocking
Louise is a full - time student at RDDC, studying for a BA (Hons) in Dance Education with the Royal Academy of Dance. She combines this with her role of teaching assistant and can be seen in a variety of classes at both our centres. Louise has enjoyed great success as a performer. She, like Jenny Barnes, is a UKA National Theatre Scholarship finalist and, more recently, danced with the Birmingham Royal Ballet in their production of Petrushka.