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. Currently I'm a member of the I.S.T.D and R.A.D. I have performed in many shows in the local area both amateur and professional. Also over the years I have performed in several pantomimes including Dick Whittington, Cinderella and Snow White. I have also been a member of the 'Merlin Youth theatre Group' attending regular classes, workshops and performances that were held at Malvern theatres. I currently am a member and perform with the 'Malvern Dance Performance Group' on a regular basis.

Also I have choreographed performance pieces for 'Jack and the Beanstalk' (Ledbury), Joesph and His Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat, GCSE Dance groups (The Chase High School) and for pupils at Cecilia Hall Dance School.

I have attained a BSc (Hons) in Sports Studies and Physical Education which I completed at the University of Worcester. Throughout the duration of my course I founded and was chairperson of the University of Worcester Dance Society for three years. This allowed me to teach street dance and hip hop to students on a regular basis and help improve individual dance techniques. Some of the modules completed were about teaching and delivering dance in the curriculum. Also this enabled me to experience a range of different dance styles including african, salsa and free running.

Currently I teach dance workshops and sessions in local primary and secondary schools. Below are some of the schools I have delivered dance sessions at:

The Chase High School

The Chantry High School

Hanley Castle High School

Castlemorton Primary School

Great Whitley Primary School

Littletons Primary School

Suckley Primary School

Great Malvern Primary School

I attend regular dance sessions at a local dance school to learn the latest routines and to carry on performing on a regular basis. I love to teach both children and adults how to dance, therefore I formed 'Dance in Motion' offering a wide variety of dance styles.