Meet The Teachers – Heather Whatley

All of our Popdance Teachers are qualified, experienced, friendly, fun and absolutely LOVE what they do.

Meet Heather, who’s currently based in Crouch End, London

What’s your name and where are you in the world?

Heather – London, England

What kind of dance do you currently offer? 

Dance fitness for all levels and ages to fun upbeat songs / songs that touch the soul – think wedding vibes, film songs and Taylor Swift :)

What got you into dance? 

I have always loved dance – I grew up taking dance classes and just always loved to move / how it made me feel.

And I absolutely love weddings – how they create such an atmosphere of joy, love and positivity. I just wish I had more to go to.. :)

I taught zumba for a number of years, adding a bit of my own twist, and now I have completed the Active IQ Level Exercise to Movement and Dance Certification as well as the Keep FIt Association Level 3 Dance Laban FItness Certification.

I want to teach to create a positive community for anyone (and any level) through movement.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Well, I love to move :) Run, long walks, yoga, dance, golf!

I also love travelling, photography, writing and learning a new language.

I love meeting new people from different cultures so London truly provides that incredible melting pot of people.

What do you love about the area you live and work in?

I live in Crouch End, London – such a beautiful part of North London with incredible nature at your doorstep: Queens Wood, Highgate Wood, the Parkland Trail and tons of parks.

Quaint cafes and shops all around – a true villagey feel with Muswell Hill and Highgate just up the road.

I work in Covent Garden – one of my very favourite areas of central London particularly at Christmas time.

Why did you want to work with Popdance?

It’s right up my alley! :) I truly believe music can heal the soul – that is the exact case for me. Not only for my physical health but my mental health too – when I dance and listen to music that I love / brings back fond memories (nostalgia feeling), I am on such a natural high which positively affects every other area of my life.

I wholeheartedly believe in the power of movement and music – I wanted to find and join a community that believes the same.

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Popdance – Winner of Best Of Oregon City Awards!

We are super thrilled to announce that Popdance has been selected as the Winner for the 2022 Best of Oregon City Awards in the category of Dance Club!!!!

Huge Congratulations to our Popdance Partner, Tammy and the Team at Maralees Dance! Woo Hoo!

The Oregon City Award Program’s purpose is to support and offer public recognition of the contributions of businesses and organisations in and around Oregon City, USA.

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Meet The Teachers – Sarah Battocchio – Padua, Italy

We have a fantastic team here at Popdance and we value every single one of them

Meet Sarah, an amazing dance teacher in Padua, Italy

What’s your name and where are you in the world? My name is Sarah Battocchio and I’m in Italy, in Padua (North of Italy) right now.  What kind of dance do you currently offer?I offer modern, contemporary, musical theatre répertoire, jazz, ballet and Streamotion Technique®, an innovative holistic training for dancers’ health and technique refinement, founded by me. Visit my website to find out more  What got you into dance? I’ve been in the dance world since I was 7 years old. I found dance and I’ve dedicated all my life to it. I’m qualified as Dance Master in Italy, Pilates and yoga for dancers Instructor.  I attended prestigious Academies all over the world (Steps on Broadway, Danceworks Studios, Alvin Ailey, Academia Luthier, etc.) studying dance, performing arts and holistic disciplines.  I have 24 year experience in teaching and as professional dancer and I’m currently working all over the world teaching dance and Streamotion Technique® workshops and events.  What do you like to do in your spare time?I love travelling, going to cinema and theatre, drawing, reading, walking being in nature, culture, listening to music, yoga training, fashion and entertainment. What do you love about the area you live and work in? In my area, Padua and Venice there are lots of museums, sea, theatres dance and musical shows. Also in Venice there is the Biennale, the famous International event about art and dance.  Why did you want to work with Popdance?I think it’s a great organisation and a great opportunity to work with and find students passionate about dance and dance training. I’m available to teach online classes too.

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Get Dancing For Children In Need

Join us live on Wednesday 16th November at 6pm online for a fun dance routine to raise money for Children In Need

Learn the routine beforehand from the comfort of your own home, or find a nearby class

Grab your friends, family, colleagues, team mates, school chums and join us for a live performance online

Register your interest via the form and we will send you full details and the routine to learn

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Meet The Team – Heather Shearer – North Wales UK

We have a fantastic team here at Popdance and we work with amazing dance teachers from all across the globe.

We’d like you to introduce Heather who is based in North Wales, UK

What’s your name and where are you in the world?

Hi, I’m Heather and I am based in North Wales, United Kingdom.

What kind of dance do you currently offer? 

I am currently offering dance workshops in Jazz, Modern dance, Contemporary, Lyrical, Technique and Dance Fitness

What got you into dance? 

My passion for dance started when I was really young, it has helped with my confidence a lot and has given me so many memories. I believe everyone should have the opportunity to dance and to be able to enjoy what we love about it.

I have 18 years dance experience, completing many dance examinations from ISTD and NATD, and I have recently graduated with a BA(Hons) in Dance from Edge Hill University. I am trained and have experience in Ballet, Contemporary, Modern Dance, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Commercial, Irish, Flamenco and Capoeira.

I have performed in the Wizard of Oz at Storyhouse in Chester. I have also performed at The Dance World Cup in Portugal in 2019.

I currently work as a freelance dance teacher teaching specifically jazz and contemporary, and I have experience teaching ballet at University as part of the dance society there.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

In my spare time, I enjoy going to the theatre, reading, and watching movies, especially Marvel, Disney and romance movies. I spend a lot of time with my family and friends, as well as my dog. I love going on walks and being able to spend time outdoors. 

What do you love about the area you live and work in?

North Wales is a great place as it has so much culture and creativity itself and also has great links to other places in the country.

Why did you want to work with Popdance?

I wanted to work with Popdance because they seem a fun and loving company and I would like to expand my experience and love teaching people about dance.

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