Meet The Team – Cassidy Rothwell – Hertfordshire

Get ready to put some grooving and moving into your parties!

We’re super excited to have Cassidy on board, to bring you parties in Manchester and London!

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

I’m Cassidy Rothwell and i’m from Hertfordshire, England

What kind of dance to you currently offer?

I currently offer Tap, modern and Party!

What got you into dance? 

I love musical theatre, I’ve danced since I was three & I love it. I’m a three time dance World Cup champion and a 5 time all England champion I also have completed my IDTA tap grades and have ballet grades too.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Singing! I’m currently enrolled in a 3 year degree course in musical theatre at Emil Dale Academy.

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

There is so much to do in Hertfordshire, it’s a great place to live with lots of entertainment!

Why did you want to work with Popdance?

I run children’s parties and I love to dance so seeing the two come together is amazing!

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Meet The Team – Peter Copek – Germany

Popdance is going global! We want to make sure everyone has the chance to dance, no matter their age or ability.

We’re excited to have Peter on board to bring Popdance parties in Germany!

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

I am Peter Copek and I am from Germany.

What kind of dance to you currently offer?

I offer Contemporary techniques, improvisation, jazz/modern jazz, ballet and my own choreographic language.

What dance experience do you have? 

I hold a bachelor’s degree from the Codarts Rotterdam Dance Academy. I have also danced with ballet companies and freelance projects in several German theatres, in Europe and the Middle East. I’ve danced with many renowned choreographers – Jiří Kylián, Marco Goecke, Marguerite Donlon, Amos ben Tal, Andre Gingras. In 2023, I completed a Master’s degree in Classical Ballet Pedagogy at the German Folkwang University of the Arts.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I like to read, cook, visit museums/galleries and go travelling.

What do you like about your area?

I like my area, but would love to grow my network internationally.

Why did you want to work with Popdance?

I want more opportunities to spread dance across the globe!

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Meet The Team – Rahul Sherkar – India

We love seeing Popdance take the entire world by storm!

So, we are super excited to have Rahul bringing Popdance parties and events to India!

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

I am Rahul R Sherkar and I am from India.

What kind of dance to you currently offer?

I offer Indian cultural folk dance & Bollywood dance styles.

What got you into dance? 

Dancing is my hobby and passion, and I wanted to spread my knowledge of dance into the world. I have been dancing for 30 years! I like to spread happiness in world through dance.

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

I love my area! I love teaching those who may not be able to afford to join in, and now some are better dancers because of it. I also enjoy travelling the world.

Why did you want to work with Popdance?

My learning is never ending, and as dance is my passion, I want to learn more styles which would help me to offer more!

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Meet The Team – Claire Hackston – North London

Popdance is committed to bringing Popdance across the UK and Worldwide! We’ve been throwing parties since 2009 and have loved every minute!

Let’s meet Claire, who can bring Popdance Parties to North London!

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

Claire Hackston – London (South Hampstead)

What kind of dance to you currently offer?

I offer Contemporary, Street, Jazz and Ballet.

What got you into dance? 

When I was about six we did a dance in school about clowns, and from that moment on I was hooked – it wasn’t long before I was studying ballet, tap and modern! I then began Contemporary, Jazz and Street as a teenager. This led to me studying Contemporary at London Contemporary Dance School, where I gained a BA(Hons). It was here that I discovered my passion for teaching, and I have carried on my connection with The Place, teaching on their youth programmes.

Recently I have begun to focus solely on my work as a teacher, and in 2022 graduated from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama with an MA in Applied Theatre where I was able to develop my teaching practice and particularly my work in SEND settings.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I like to keep myself active in my spare time, and can often be found out running, cycling or doing yoga!

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

I love going for walks in nature, and so being very close to both Primrose Hill and Hampstead Heath is lovely. Plus, there’s even some cherry blossom around in Spring! Furthermore, it’s really easy to get into Central London, and has a great range of shops and a lovely farmers market by Swiss Cottage.

Why did you want to work with Popdance?

I love teaching, and being able to do so in a range of exciting settings with lots of high energy and enthusiasm – so Popdance seemed perfect for me!

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