Profile on Gemma Hinton Teacher and Founder of Dance In Motion
I started dancing nineteen years ago and have gained many different qualifications in a range of dance styles including Street Dance, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Freestyle Disco and Cheerleading. Currently I'm a member of the I.S.T.D, R.A.D and i am a qualified level 3 UKCA cheerleading coach covering Pom Dance, Cheerleading and Street Cheer. Also i am a level 4 qualified cheerleading coach with the BCA and gained my masters certificate in july 09. I have performed in many shows in the local area both amateur and professional. Over the last 5 years I have performed in several pantomimes including Dick Whittington, Cinderella and Snow White. I have been a member of the 'Merlin Youth theatre Group', 'Ballet Rock' and I currently am a member of the 'Malvern Dance Performance Group'.
I attained a BSc (Hons) in Sports Studies and Physical Education which I completed at the University of Worcester focusing mainly on Dance and Gymnastics. During this time I founded the University of Worcester Dance Society and was Chairperson for three years. This allowed me to teach a range of dance styles to students on a regular basis and help improve individual dance techniques and increase participation in dance.
Currently I teach dance workshops and sessions in local primary and secondary schools inclding BTEC Dance Level 2 and 3, GCSE DANCE and A-Level Dance. I also coach lucnhtime and after school clubs in street dance and cheerleading on a regular basis. Below are some of the schools I have delivered dance sessions at this year:
John Masefield High School (GCSE, BTEC, Street Dance Summer '09)
The Chase High School (GCSE Dance Summer'09)
Perdiswell Primary School (Street Dance Summer '09)
Great Malvern Primary School (Street Dance and Bollywood summer '09)
Rushwick Primary School (Street Dance Summer '09)
Pershore High School (BTEC Dance Spring-Summer '09)
Malvern Hills College (Street Dance Spring '09)
The Chantry High School (Street Dance and Cheerleading Spring '09)
Inkberrow Primary School (Spring '09)
Colwall Primary School (Spring '09)
Malvern St James (Spring '09)
I attend regular Dance and Cheerleading courses with the leading faculties to learn the latest moves and make each childs dancing experience fantastic!
Gemma Crowe
Dance in Motion - Teacher
Gemma has been working for the company scince December 2008 helping teach and deliver various dance lessons. Gemma has many dance qualifications in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Modern and is a member of the 'Malvern Dance performance Group'.
Jade Hinton
Dance in Motion - Teacher
Jade has recently joined the company and is present at various classes troughout the week. She has had dance training in a variety of dance styles including Ballet and Tap. Currently Jade is a Member of the 'Midlands Musical Theatre Group' (MMTG) and performs on a regular basis at Malvern Theatres.
