Rachel Butler

I started dancing during my second year at University at the Liverpool University Dance Club taught by Carol Parry at the age of 21.  I was part of the Liverpool University Dance Club team, and competed on the University circuit, ballroom and latin section, for 7 years.  After finishing my phd, a move to the North East and subsequent work commitments meant a break from dancing.  In 2008 I decided to take it up again and found the Hatton Dancing Academy.  After starting in the Ballroom and Latin classes I was soon part of the Sand Dancers Formation team which was my first introduction to classical dancing.  I am currently finishing off my medal tests in Latin, Ballroom, Classical and Freestyle and compete on the British Dance Circuit.

Rebecca Dunn

I started dancing at the age of 4, now aged 21 I have completed all my medal tests in both ballroom and latin. Last year I passed my student exam and I’m now currently studying for my associate. I think my enjoyment for dancing comes not only from my love of dance but the family involvement as most of my family attend the academy.

Susanne Miller

Susanne joined the Hatton Academy in 2005 and immediately fell in love with dance. She has studied Salsa, Ballroom, Classical and Latin American. Susanne has danced in the academy’s successful formation team since it was formed which she continues to enjoy and is a very active fundraiser for the team. She has also competed in the social dancers competitons, and supports her fellow members in competitions around the country. Susanne is married with 2 children and 3 grandchildren but still finds the time to support the social events held at the academy and especially the weekends away.

Lucy McGowan

I have now started my Student Dance teaching qualification with Wendy Hatton. I can’t wait to give something back to the Academy and help teach the young children to dance.  As soon as I joined the Academy I was welcomed with open arms. The Academy is family based and all the staff are very friendly. I initially joined the medal classes for Ballroom, Latin, Hip Hop and Freestyle. I then went on to join the adult formation team.