ABOUT USWe provide fun and creative; dance, sensory and movement classes

Dorset Creative Dance provides creative dance and sensory classes to babies from birth, children and adults. We believe in classes that are fun, creative and enjoyable for all participants. Children’s brains are shaped by relationships, experiences and environments. We aim to provide a safe, creative space to enhance and enrich the crucial early stages of their learning and development. Movement is our first language and therefore our classes are designed to be suitable from birth. Our Junior classes focus on learning Contemporary dance technique and creating choreography with the use of props, inspiring imaginations. We also deliver contemporary and fitness classes to adults.
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ARTISTIC DIRECTORLizzy Riley

Lizzy graduated with a BA (Hons) in Dance Studies from Bath Spa University in 2012. Since graduating she has worked for a number of dance companies across the South teaching a variety of ages from children through to adults. Lizzy completed a year long apprenticeship in Cascade Dance, a regional dance company following graduation, focussing on teaching dance, performance and administration.  She then went on to become a freelance dance practitioner for the company and performed with their adult dance collective. She has also been the Company Administrator for Jasmin Vardimon Company, an international touring dance company.

Most recently Lizzy has taken a ‘Leading Dance for Early Years’ course, and participated in various workshops and courses with The Sensory Sessions. She also holds teaching qualifications in Aerial Hoop, Aerial Hammock and Pole Fitness. Her experience in aerial and pole has taken her around the country competing and performing.

After recently having a little boy, Lizzy has been inspired to bring the joy of creative movement and the developmental opportunities it can bring to babies as well as children.  Specialising in contemporary, creative dance and early years practice, Lizzy has a passion for bringing fun, creativity and inspiring confidence in participants.

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ASSISTANT DIRECTORMorgan Turner

Morgan is a qualified dance teacher based both in Kent and Dorset. She began her journey into teaching dance assisting in the early years sessions at Cascade Dance Company when she left school.

Morgan then began teaching at Cascade and alongside other Kent based dance schools, delivering a variety of classes such as performance groups, musical theatre, jazz and street. Morgan is an ISTD trained dancer with a background in Ballet, Tap and Modern. Additionally, she holds a Diploma in Contemporary Dance with the NATD  to deliver exam based classes and is a qualified Acrobatic Arts Instructor. In 2020 Morgan set up her own dance company, Turners Dance.

Morgan loves to move, create, explore movement and express herself through the medium of dance. She can’t wait to work alongside the Dorset Creative Dance team to bring the energy of dance to many, allowing others to find their individuality and shine in the best way possible.

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DANCE TEACHERFenella Speed-Reardon

Fenella is a professional performer originally from Bournemouth. Her passion for dance began at an early age, and eventually led her to professional musical theatre training at Italia Conti in London and at Guildford School of Acting. Recently, Fenella has been onboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas, performing as ensemble & understudy Teen Queen in the hit musical ‘We Will Rock You’ whilst traveling around the world.

She is so excited to be teaching at Dorset Creative Dance and sharing her love of Contemporary and Ballet, focusing on technical and performance elements, all whilst having fun!

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DANCE TEACHERNaomi Clarke

Naomi is a South West based dance artist in her final year studying BA (Hons) Dance at Arts University Bournemouth.  She has previously trained in ballet and tap at Blackwell Dance Academy as well as attending Coast Youth Dance Company.

At university she was rehearsal director for an improvised performance around different locations on the university’s campus. Naomi enjoys creating and improvising as a way of expressing herself through dance.

Naomi is excited to be part of the Dorset Creative Dance team to share the joy of dancing and to help others find creative ways of exploring dance.

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DANCE TEACHERChar Morris

Char is a dance practitioner based within the South-West, with a particular interest in community dance. Graduating from Arts University Bournemouth in 2023, she holds a degree in BA (Hons) Dance, and now teaches a range of ages.

Char’s specialist areas are Dance for Health and Wellbeing and Inclusive Dance, and she holds experience teaching and assisting early years dance, junior and senior youth dance, dance for older bodies, dance for Parkinson’s, and performing arts for youth with additional needs. She delivers classes that are both contemporary and creative based, leading with the belief that dance is for everyone.

Char is extremely excited to work with Dorset Creative Dance, and is looking forward to nurturing the confidence and skills of her dancers to provide them with enjoyable experiences!

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Contact us
Wimborne, Dorset
07759 949 478
info@dorsetcreativedance.co.uk