OUR TEAM
VICKI COOPER
PRINCIPAL/OWNER
Name is Vicki Cooper
I opened VCDANCE.CO in 1993, starting classes in Crawley while still teaching all over the country and abroad.
I am the owner of VCDANCE.CO where I teach Freestyle- Lyrical-Ballet -tap -Musical Theatre and Rock'n' Roll
I started dancing from the age of six and attended Roshe School - Laine Theatre Arts and London studio centre studying all genres of dance.
I am a member of I.D.T.A U.K.A AND ADFP associations fully qualified with all relevant insurances and a current enhanced DBS.
Former students are now working professionally in West end shows, overseas and even major feature films.
Our current students are passing ISTD examinations with great marks.
Our competitive squad have won many individual titles and our formation teams have won every major title competitively .
Every student means a great deal
Learning more than the syllabus in a fun environment that is positive and structured not as a class but that each individual personality .
Great friendships formed whilst learning the importance of helping each other and being part of A TEAM I truly believe that dance should be fun and accessible for every child
I am extremely proud of what the school has achieved over the years I look forward to watching all of our dancers progress onto the next step of their dancing careers.
Vicki
Callum Thompson
Callum joined VCDANCE in 2001 throughout his years he has became a well established name in the dance world from winning and placing top 2 in every major competition, to gaining a full scholarship to an well credited dance college, since graduating Callum has traveled the world dancing for arists like Katy perry, Italian TV and also CBBC whilst attending the famous Italia Conti.
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Callum continues to workshop across the UK and internationally.
Callum Is also a member of the U.K.A teaching society.
Charlotte Bird
Charlotte joined VCDANCE in 1994 and has made all the major finals including DK and Eurodance and won many titles through out her time competing. She completed her dance degree at Surrey University and now is a primary school teacher. Charlotte continues to teach for VCDANCE and trains dancers in Norway and lectures across the south of England. She is also a championship adjudicator.
Sasha Johns
Sasha joined VCDANCE in 2005, after competing for many years, Sasha went on to study at the Brit School Of Performing Arts, Sasha has also taken all her Ballet and Tap exams, Sasha is now a great part of the VCDANCE teaching team.
James Lyne
Guest Coach
James Lyne has worked all over the world. Sharing his passion and performance with audiences big and small. During his time training, he attended the prestigious Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts under the watchful eye of President, Dame Judi Dench, and after turning professional in 2014. James made his Debut in Spend, Spend, Spend at the Union Theatre, Off West End. Since working as a professional performer onland, James has had the opportunity to work overseas and has been doing ever since. He has performed to over 500,000 people on the seas all over the world and is happy to be passing on his knowledge and inspiring the future generations of performers.