Firefly’s Expert Dance Teachers

Firefly Dance Club has very high expectations of its teachers – so we employ and train only the very best. Knowing dance styles, patterns and techniques are very important but only the beginning. Equally, if not more important, is being able to teach effectively, while understanding your needs and delivering that in a fun and encouraging way – and at a pace that suits you.

Lauren Choukri is our Dance and Operations Director. She trains and monitors the progress of our teachers, develops our curriculum and teaching procedures, so that all our teachers deliver in a consistent manner. As Operations Director, she is passionate about measuring the success of our programs. She also teaches, mainly our more advanced students. See Lauren’s Bio.

Quintin James is our Senior Dance Teacher. While he teaches Firefly’s dance styles here, he is also an expert teacher of ballet, hip hop and gymnastics. So don’t be surprised if he adds the occasional backflip, somersault or pirouette to a routine! Quintin loves choreography and looks after our performance and community involvement programs. He also assists with the marketing at Firefly Dance Club. See Quintin’s Bio.

Caroline Steer is a gold qualified teacher with extensive international experience. She is a wedding dance specialist but is expert in all our dance styles. See Caroline’s Bio.

Ashley McHenry joined Firefly Dance Club as a trainee in 2008 with a background in contemporary dance. His students adore the gentle way he leads them to take their first dance steps and to achieve their dancing goals. When not teaching, Ashley manages much of the reception activities so is often the first person you meet on arrival at Firefly. See Ashley’s Bio.

Additionally, Ann Jenkins is Managing Director. With a background in education and Corporate Human Resources she brings a unique perspective to the world of social partner dancing. She is passionate about providing the best environment, the best experience and the best teaching for all our students. See Ann’s Bio.