About Us
Whether you want to dance once a week for fun, make new friends, take exams, compete at national dance competitions, or appear in state of the art shows then VCDANCE is for you! We offer once a week classes, private lessons and competition training. VCDANCE strives to offer an exceptional standard of professional teaching by highly qualified I.D.T.A. and U.K.A dance teachers, in a fun and friendly environment. We specialise in Disco Freestyle, Lyrical, Commercial Dance, Ballet, Musical Theatre and Tap Dance. Children can start at the VCDANCE as young as 3 years old in our Tiny Tots Classes.
Get to know our Team
Vicki Cooper
Founder & Co-Principal
About me
I opened VCDANCE.CO in 1993, starting classes in Crawley while still teaching all over the country and abroad.
I am the owner of VCDANCE.CO, where I teach Freestyle- Lyrical-Ballet -tap -Musical Theatre and Rock'n' Roll
I started dancing from the age of six and attended Roshe School - Laine Theatre Arts and London Studio Centre, studying all genres of dance.
I am a member of I.D.T.A U.K.A AND ADFP associations & fully qualified with all relevant insurances and a current enhanced DBS.
Former students are now working professionally in West End shows, overseas and even major feature films.
Our current students are passing ISTD examinations with great marks.
Our competitive squad have won many individual titles, and our formation teams have won every major title competitively.
Every student means a great deal to our school. Learning more than the syllabus in a fun environment that is positive and structured, not as a class, but for each individual's personality. Great friendships formed whilst learning the importance of helping each other and being part of A TEAM. I truly believe that dance should be fun and accessible for every child.
I am extremely proud of what the school has achieved over the years. I look forward to watching all of our dancers progress to the next step of their dancing careers.
Vicki
Callum Thompson
Co-Principal
Callum joined VCDANCE in 2001 throughout his years he has became a well established name in the dance world from winning and placing top 2 in every major competition, to gaining a full scholarship to an well credited dance college, since graduating Callum has traveled the world dancing for arists like Katy perry, Italian TV and also CBBC whilst attending the famous Italia Conti.
Callum continues to workshop across the UK and internationally.
Callum Is also a member of the U.K.A teaching society.
Sasha Johns
Sasha began her dance journey with VCDANCE in 2005, where she trained in a wide range of styles. She competed for many years, as well as achieving great results in her ISTD Ballet and Tap examinations. Sasha then went on to study at the BRIT School of Performing Arts, where she had valuable performing opportunities, including The BRIT Awards. Sasha is now part of the VCDANCE teaching team, where she is proud to pass on her knowledge and experience to our students. She is also a member of both the IDTA and the ADFP teaching associations.
Jenna Rhodie
Jenna began her freestyle journey in 2012 where she quickly found the love for competing in freestyle dance, she moved to VCDANCE in 2014 to gain more experience in different dance styles and competing at a higher level, also achieving high results in her ISTD ballet and tap exams, she then went on to study dance at college and performed at many shows, Jenna is now apart of the VCDANCE teaching team where she helps our students to grow in there dance journey shearing on her knowledge and experience.
Amy Tiller
Amy began her dance journey at the age of six, competing in freestyle and quickly developing a passion for performance. She continued her training through college, where she achieved a HNC qualification in Dance. Amy competed at a high level in freestyle competitions until the age of 24, before transitioning into teaching. Alongside her teaching career, Amy gained valuable professional experience, including performing in clubs in Ibiza for two consecutive summers. She is now a valued member of the teaching team at VC, where she runs her own branch in Havant. Amy is also a member of both the IDTA and ADFP reflecting her commitment to high standards in dance education.