Debbie Shuttleworth

Attending the Deeping Dance Centre as a child Debbie at 18 attended the Merseyside Dance & Drama Centre, Liverpool for 3 years on the teachers training course .

On leaving in 1993 Debbie started work for the Welland School of Dancing teaching ballet, tap and modern theatre. In 1995 Debbie took a year sabbatical to teach and widen her dance experience in Greece (Larissa) teaching Greek children all forms of dance, taking the junior & senior pupils successfully through to exam level. This was a rewarding challenge especially in overcoming the language barrier. Upon returning to Welland School, Debbie took over all the tap & modern theatre classes, preparing all levels for examinations as well as choreographing for the school shows & displays.

Debbie has taught in many different places & environments including Copthill School, Stamford Junior School, Oakham, Witham Hall & Uppingham, choreographing for Bourne Grammar schools musicals. Debbie, with her 22 years experience has taken pupils to the highest levels in ballet, tap & modern theatre. Many of her pupils from the school have appeared in West End shows and have progressed to full time training at dance colleges and have taking up careers in the theatre.