If you would like lessons with any of these teachers, please contact them directly. Their contact information is given below.
Camilla Dallerup has become a television regular. She has appeared on all six series of "Strictly Come Dancing", currently partnering actor Tom Chambers. Last year Camilla partnered "Blue Peter" presenter Gethin Jones to the semi-final of series 5. She also partnered actor Ray Fearon (series 4), TV chef James Martin (series 3), Olympic silver medallist Roger Black (series 2), & TV presenter David Dickinson (series 1). Camilla was co-host on BBC's Saturday children's dance competition prgramme "Dance Factory". Camilla's professional competitive partnership with Ian Waite is very successful, including being twice semi-finalists in the 2005 International Championships (Latin), and finalists in the British National Championships (Latin). Camilla & Ian are available for demonstrations and teaching workshops. Contact Camilla directly at camilla_dallerup@hotmail.com, and learn more about her on Camilla's website. Ian de Souza has been teaching for over 30 years, holds three ISTD Fellowships, and is a member of the IDTA. Ian teaches Ballroom, Latin American and Club Dance to singles and couples at all levels and ages. Ian is a specialist in Professional Examination Training for the ISTD. Although Ian spends much of his time in Germany where he is Director of the Euro Dance Center & Dance Sport College, he is available for lessons at the Kensington Dance Studio approximately 2 days per month. For dates of when Ian is in London or to book a lesson, contact Ian directly at ian@iandesouza.de or visit Ian's website. Hazel is three times undefeated World Professional Ballroom Champion with her former partner Christopher Hawkins. She and Christopher were many times winners of the British Open, European, International, UK and British Closed Championships, both as amateurs and professionals, as well as numerous other titles around the world. Hazel has recently returned to competition and demonstrations with new partner Jonathan Wilkins (seven times US professional ballroom champion and many times a finalist in all world and major international competitions). Hazel and Jonathan have placed 3rd in all international major competitions in the last year. Hazel performed on the 2nd series of "Strictly Come Dancing" partnering TV presenter Quentin Willson. Contact Hazel directly at hazelnewberry@hotmail.com, and find out more about her on Hazel's website. Ian Waite is known for his successful appearance on "Strictly Come Dancing", partnering Olympic gold medal heptathlete Denise Lewis to 2nd place in series 2, and partnering presenter Zoe Ball to 3rd place series 3. Ian has also partnered photographer/model Penny Lancaster-Stewart (series 5) and singer Mica Paris (series 4). In the current series Ian is dancing with model Jodie Kidd. Ian's professional competitive partnership with Camilla Dallerup is very successful, including being twice semi-finalists in the 2005 International Championships (Latin), and finalists in the British National Championships (Latin). Ian & Camilla are available for demonstrations and teaching workshops. Contact Ian directly at info@ian-waite.com. | ||||