New You Dance Cymru

Team

Meet The Team

We have a small team of teachers and support staff, all of whom are qualified or working towards qualifications. All members of staff are DBS checked.

Miss Shannon

Miss Shannon started dancing when she was about 8 years of age. When she was 10 years old she then started competing and soon became an undefeated Welsh Champion for 4 years!

In 2015, Shannon started studying Musical Theatre in Bridgend College. She performed in many shows during this time. In 2018 Shannon started her own dance school called Style Academy.

In 2021 Miss Shannon joined our dance family and started as our Contemporary Teacher. This swiftly led to her teaching more classes, and adding an adults Commercial Jazz class.

Miss Grace

At the age of 5, Miss Grace started dancing with Miss Nikki. She was a very shy little girl, who struggled with confidence. Over time, she became more and more confident.

When Miss Nikki set up her own dance school, Miss Grace continued to dance elsewhere. In 2019, Miss Grace then came back to dance with Miss Nikki. At the age of 13, Miss Grace became Miss Nikki’s assistant for Ballet and Tap.

Miss Grace is currently studying Spanish, Catering, Geography and History for her GCSEs. She is also working towards her professional Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Assistants with the IDTA. She works closely with Miss Nikki, and is going to be sitting her exam when she turns 16.

Miss Grace

At the age of 5, Miss Grace started dancing with Miss Nikki. She was a very shy little girl, who struggled with confidence. Over time, she became more and more confident.

When Miss Nikki set up her own dance school, Miss Grace continued to dance elsewhere. In 2019, Miss Grace then came back to dance with Miss Nikki. At the age of 13, Miss Grace became Miss Nikki’s assistant for Ballet and Tap.

Miss Grace is currently studying Spanish, Catering, Geography and History for her GCSEs. She is also working towards her professional Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Assistants with the IDTA. She works closely with Miss Nikki, and is going to be sitting her exam when she turns 16.

Miss Bethan

Our newest member of staff, Miss Bethan, started dancing at 3 years old. Miss Bethan started dancing when her mother enrolled her in a class to help with coordination issues. She soon fell in love with it and it became her life growing up.

As an adult Miss Bethan went to university to study Psychology and completed her teaching qualification in post compulsory education and training. Whilst studying in university, she taught some small dance classes for the teacher who supported her through her dance exams and competitions.

Miss Bethan has completed up to and including advanced 2 in Tap, Modern and Jazz dance and up to and including Intermediate in Ballet with ISTD and RAD. She is now going to be studying towards her Level 4 Diploma in Modern Jazz and in September 2022 will become our Modern Jazz teacher for children’s classes, focussing on syllabus training and exams.

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See What Our Customers Say

Nikki’s adult tap class is the highlight of my week!

“Nikki’s adult tap class is the highlight of my week! Nikki is friendly and approachable and listens to the needs of her students. The classes are well pitched to suit students’ levels of dance experience and ability. Nikki uses all of her own choreography, but also encourages development and participation when choreographing new dances. All in all, a lovely class.”

Liz

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2017-07-06T06:40:48+01:00
“Nikki’s adult tap class is the highlight of my week! Nikki is friendly and approachable and listens to the needs of her students. The classes are well pitched to suit students’ levels of dance experience and ability. Nikki uses all of her own choreography, but also encourages development and participation when choreographing new dances. All in all, a lovely class.” Liz

It’s good for keeping our legs more agile

“We two senior citizens have been attending Nikki’s classes for a while now and have a very enjoyable hour dancing sitting down. It’s good for keeping our legs more agile.”


Betty & Pat

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2017-07-06T06:36:07+01:00
“We two senior citizens have been attending Nikki’s classes for a while now and have a very enjoyable hour dancing sitting down. It’s good for keeping our legs more agile.” Betty & Pat

I love going to Nikki’s tap class

“I love going to Nikki’s tap class. It’s always friendly and lots of fun with a fab teacher. A great way to exercise!”


Jo

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2017-07-06T06:39:31+01:00
“I love going to Nikki’s tap class. It’s always friendly and lots of fun with a fab teacher. A great way to exercise!” Jo

A great fun way to learn to Tap

“I joined Nikki’s Beginners Tap just a few months ago and I’m enjoying learning how to Tap – I’m a complete novice and Nikki is a good teacher with loads of patience. She doesn’t mind repeating steps and she knows how to put you at ease. It doesn’t matter if there are different people at different levels within the class as everyone gets along and if you make mistakes, it’s no big deal because we just laugh it off! A great fun way to learn to Tap.”


Nanette

New You Dance Cymru
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2017-07-06T06:38:41+01:00
“I joined Nikki’s Beginners Tap just a few months ago and I’m enjoying learning how to Tap – I’m a complete novice and Nikki is a good teacher with loads of patience. She doesn’t mind repeating steps and she knows how to put you at ease. It doesn’t matter if there are different people at different levels within the class as everyone gets along and if you make mistakes, it’s no big deal because we just laugh it off! A great fun way to learn to Tap.” Nanette

Nikki has the patience of a saint

“Nikki has the patience of a saint. It does not matter how many times we go through the steps until we finally get it right. She always has a smile for us and words of encouragement.”


Hedd

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2017-07-06T06:37:34+01:00
“Nikki has the patience of a saint. It does not matter how many times we go through the steps until we finally get it right. She always has a smile for us and words of encouragement.” Hedd

The tap dancing classes are amazing!

“The tap dancing classes are amazing! I had never done tap dancing before but from the very first lesson I felt completely at ease. Nikki is a great teacher, who takes the time to make sure we all know the steps, but still progress through the routine. She’s supportive and encouraging, without being pushy. I’d highly recommend the class to anyone!”


Stacey

New You Dance Cymru
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2017-07-06T06:40:09+01:00
“The tap dancing classes are amazing! I had never done tap dancing before but from the very first lesson I felt completely at ease. Nikki is a great teacher, who takes the time to make sure we all know the steps, but still progress through the routine. She’s supportive and encouraging, without being pushy. I’d highly recommend the class to anyone!” Stacey

I enjoy coming to Nikki’s classes

“I’m a “golden Oldie” who only started Tap classes a few months ago. Nikki is a really good teacher with loads of patience and it’s no big deal if you make mistakes because we have a fun way of learning. I enjoy coming to Nikki’s classes”


Nanette

New You Dance Cymru
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2017-07-06T06:36:47+01:00
“I’m a “golden Oldie” who only started Tap classes a few months ago. Nikki is a really good teacher with loads of patience and it’s no big deal if you make mistakes because we have a fun way of learning. I enjoy coming to Nikki’s classes” Nanette

Nikki has been an amazing teacher

“Nikki has been an amazing teacher within the few weeks I have been attending Tap classes. Always very welcoming to any new students, going through anything needed. I’ve enjoyed every second.”


Rebeca

New You Dance Cymru
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2017-07-06T06:38:09+01:00
“Nikki has been an amazing teacher within the few weeks I have been attending Tap classes. Always very welcoming to any new students, going through anything needed. I’ve enjoyed every second.” Rebeca
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“Highly Recommended!”

“My daughter has been attending New You Dance Cymru for 10 months. She loves every second of her Ballet and Tap lessons. Her confidence and ability has improved greatly. Nikki is fantastic with the children and adapts her teaching style to everyone’s individual needs. Highly recommended.”


Cheryl

New You Dance Cymru
5
2017-07-04T06:49:37+01:00
“My daughter has been attending New You Dance Cymru for 10 months. She loves every second of her Ballet and Tap lessons. Her confidence and ability has improved greatly. Nikki is fantastic with the children and adapts her teaching style to everyone’s individual needs. Highly recommended.” Cheryl

“Can’t Wait”

“Brilliant class, Isabella really enjoys the different techniques, as Nikki makes it all so fun. She’s a very shy girl and Nikki helps her come out of her shell! Every Saturday morning she can’t wait to come.”


Jessica

New You Dance Cymru
5
2017-07-04T06:50:01+01:00
“Brilliant class, Isabella really enjoys the different techniques, as Nikki makes it all so fun. She’s a very shy girl and Nikki helps her come out of her shell! Every Saturday morning she can’t wait to come.” Jessica

“Amazing!”

“Fantastic class! Nikki is a brilliant and enthusiastic teacher. So caring and patient! Alexia wakes up every Saturday morning so excited to come to ballet and tap. I’ve seen her dancing improve so much since she started. I’m so impressed! Such great value for money too. Couldn’t recommend Nikki’s classes enough! Amazing!”


Courtney

New You Dance Cymru
5
2017-07-04T06:48:01+01:00
“Fantastic class! Nikki is a brilliant and enthusiastic teacher. So caring and patient! Alexia wakes up every Saturday morning so excited to come to ballet and tap. I’ve seen her dancing improve so much since she started. I’m so impressed! Such great value for money too. Couldn’t recommend Nikki’s classes enough! Amazing!” Courtney

“100%”

“Mia has only been attending tap lessons for a short while, but within that time she has progressed immensely, all with the help of her fantastic teacher Nikki. Mia has a confidence issue, which is the main reason I enrolled her in this class. The issue now seems to have subsided thanks to Nikki. She is very patient with the children and everyone in the class adores her. I would recommend this class 100%”


Johanna

New You Dance Cymru
5
2017-07-04T06:50:29+01:00
“Mia has only been attending tap lessons for a short while, but within that time she has progressed immensely, all with the help of her fantastic teacher Nikki. Mia has a confidence issue, which is the main reason I enrolled her in this class. The issue now seems to have subsided thanks to Nikki. She is very patient with the children and everyone in the class adores her. I would recommend this class 100%” Johanna
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Contact Us

If you wish to find out more information, please use the form to send us a message. Alternatively you can contact us by phone.

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Mobile: 07522 190 309

Email Me

nikki@nydcymru.co.uk

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