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Amy Bastin ATCL DDE AAC1 PBT certified
Miss Bastin is an experienced teacher, running the school here at AB dance for over 15 years. Miss Bastin loves getting to know each and every one of the students here at AB Dance. 'It truly is wonderful watching every student grow and progress through their dance journey.' Miss Bastin is a professionally trained dancer having studied at the world renowned Bird College of Dance, music and theatre performance. She is an Associate of Trinity College London holding a Level 4 Diploma in Performing arts from the Linda Virgoe Academy. Miss Bastin holds 3 full Level 4 Dance teaching qualification (Diploma in Dance Education) in Ballet, Modern theatre and Tap with the ISTD. Miss Bastin holds a full DBS; she is a qualified first aider and holds a further level 2 certificates in Community Sports leadership and Understanding Autism. She is also PBT (Progressing Ballet technique) qualified and a qualified AcroDance teacher with Acrobatic Arts. Miss Bastin's training at Bird College and the Linda Virgoe Academy has allowed her to specialise in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Musical theatre, Hip – Hop, Acting and Singing. Prior to her time studying in London at Bird College, Miss Bastin studied Dance, Acting and singing at Linda Virgoe Dance Studios for many years. Here she gained a number of years experience working with children by volunteering as an assistant teacher in dance classes. She also studied gymnastics and completed voluntary work as an assistant gymnastics teacher at Jenny's gymnastics, Quedgeley. When Miss Bastin is not busy teaching she is busy being mum to her son, Duke and daughter, Bohde. |
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Inma Vicent-Pérez DDE Ms Vicent is our higher grade ballet teacher here at AB Dance. Working with our grade 1 classes upwards. Ms Vicent is incredibly passionate about ballet and brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to our ballet here at AB Dance. Ms Vicent is an ex-professional ballerina who moved to England from Valencia to further her job prospects a number of years ago. Her extensive CV includes a wealth of professional and teaching experience, a small number of examples below. She also holds full teaching qualifications with the ISTD in Classical ballet and a Diploma in Classical Ballet. ISTD (level 4) Diploma in Dance Education at Linda Sweetzer Teaching Training College. Diploma in Classical Ballet from the Professional Conservatory of Dance of Valencia, Spain, 2001/2002. ... 'I taught flamenco classes at Terry Jayne’s academy in 2014 ending my time there with the creation of a dance that was part of the repertoire of performances in the Camberley Theatre. Professional dancer from 2002-2008 with Rafael Martí, former director of the Ballet de Euskadi (Spain) and dancer at the Bolshoi Ballet Moscow, Scala Milan, Rome, Venice and Florence. I was part of the corps of ballet of the company Martí created in Valencia and, in 2008, its prima ballerina. During 2009,2010, 2011 and 2012 I continued dancing at Centre Professional de Dansa Valencià, a centre legally and officially authorised to teach elementary and professional courses, where I have imparted ballet dance courses.' |
Esther Cullis BBO AAC1
Miss Greaves is a fantastically multiskilled member of our teaching team. Bringing her added expertise in Urban, Tap, Acro and Musical theatre alongside BBO (British ballet organisation) teaching qualifications and a strong ISTD knowledge with her affiliate membership Miss Greaves brings a diverse and fantastic influence to our students.
Miss Greaves completed her Level 4 teaching qualification with the BBO (British Ballet Organisation) in London, specialising in Commercial Theatre Dance and majoring in Tap.
Miss Greaves teaches all genres of dance but developed a real passion for hip hop and street dance while at university and now leads the Urban department at the school. With a wealth of specialism and a talent for Drama and singing Miss Greaves also leads Amy Bastin Dance’s Musical theatre Department and has completed professional development in singing teaching.
Miss Greaves began her training in tap, modern and ballet from the age of 3 at the Rollo Academy of Performing Arts in Nottingham and later went on to perform at events and competitions with the university dance team, showing a range of hip hop styles such as Commercial hip hop and house dance. Miss Greaves competed in many festivals as a child and now takes an active role in choreographing for and coaching the school’s festival team alongside Miss Bastin. Miss Greaves has added to her teaching collection by becoming a certified instructor with Acrobatic Arts.
Miss Greaves is a fantastically multiskilled member of our teaching team. Bringing her added expertise in Urban, Tap, Acro and Musical theatre alongside BBO (British ballet organisation) teaching qualifications and a strong ISTD knowledge with her affiliate membership Miss Greaves brings a diverse and fantastic influence to our students.
Miss Greaves completed her Level 4 teaching qualification with the BBO (British Ballet Organisation) in London, specialising in Commercial Theatre Dance and majoring in Tap.
Miss Greaves teaches all genres of dance but developed a real passion for hip hop and street dance while at university and now leads the Urban department at the school. With a wealth of specialism and a talent for Drama and singing Miss Greaves also leads Amy Bastin Dance’s Musical theatre Department and has completed professional development in singing teaching.
Miss Greaves began her training in tap, modern and ballet from the age of 3 at the Rollo Academy of Performing Arts in Nottingham and later went on to perform at events and competitions with the university dance team, showing a range of hip hop styles such as Commercial hip hop and house dance. Miss Greaves competed in many festivals as a child and now takes an active role in choreographing for and coaching the school’s festival team alongside Miss Bastin. Miss Greaves has added to her teaching collection by becoming a certified instructor with Acrobatic Arts.
Robyn Smith
Miss Robyn joined the AB Dance teaching team in 2025. Miss Robyn grew up dancing at AB dance, successing studying many genres and gaining a wealth of ISTD exam under her belt, she has gone on to become a vital part of the teaching assistant team before moving to become a full time teacher here at AB Dance. Miss Robyn brings a wonderful choreographic skill, a strong knowledge of the school structure and ethos. Miss Robyn built up many years of wonderful experience and has built wonderful relationships with our students as she commences her teaching career. In her first year Miss Robyn has made huge steps in her CPD and professional development. Completing her future dance teachers qualification, moving on to higher levels this year and continuing to progress with her ISTD exams. Miss Robyn brings a wonderful commitment to her work her at AB Dance.
Miss Robyn joined the AB Dance teaching team in 2025. Miss Robyn grew up dancing at AB dance, successing studying many genres and gaining a wealth of ISTD exam under her belt, she has gone on to become a vital part of the teaching assistant team before moving to become a full time teacher here at AB Dance. Miss Robyn brings a wonderful choreographic skill, a strong knowledge of the school structure and ethos. Miss Robyn built up many years of wonderful experience and has built wonderful relationships with our students as she commences her teaching career. In her first year Miss Robyn has made huge steps in her CPD and professional development. Completing her future dance teachers qualification, moving on to higher levels this year and continuing to progress with her ISTD exams. Miss Robyn brings a wonderful commitment to her work her at AB Dance.