Miss Yasmin
A.IDTA- Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Gymnastics, Freestyle
Module 1. Alixa Flexibility
Enhanced DBS, Designated Safeguard Lead, Level 3 First Aid Trained, Licenced Chaperone
Dance School Principal
Miss Yasmin started dancing at the age of 7, at the age of 16 and after years of finding a love and passion for dance Miss Yasmin attended a 3 year musical theatre course at Pattison's Theatre Arts, Coventry. Here after many teaching examinations she gained her associate exams in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Gymnastics and Freestyle under the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) board which enabled her to become a registered professional dance teacher.
On graduating from dance college, Miss Yasmin started performing with professional dance company’s for many years. She performed various dance styles including Showgirl and Bollywood gigs at weddings, mela’s, mehndi’s, parties and events all over the UK.
Miss Yasmin also performed as a backing dancer for Kanika Kapoor at the Apollo in London for the BBC Asian Network Live. This was broadcast on TV on the BBC. She also toured around the UK with Rat Pack Live theatre show and a professional travelling circus as a Showgirl dancer.
After many years of dreaming about running her own dance school, Miss Yasmin is very proud to be able to create a happy dance environment for all of her Students. Her aim is to ensure lots of opportunities are available and that the teachers love and passion for dance is passed on to all of the students.
Miss Sian
A.IDTA- Tap, Freestyle / L.IDTA- Ballet, Modern Jazz, Theatre Craft
Enhanced DBS, Safeguard Trained, Level 3 First Aid Trained, Licensed Chaperone
Dance Teacher
Miss Sian began dancing at a young age, quickly developing a passion that led her to compete in numerous competitions and win multiple titles, including at the prestigious TDCI Championships. From the age of 13, she assisted in dance classes at her local dance school, supporting younger students right up until she turned 18.
After completing her A Levels, Sian pursued professional training at Pattison College in Coventry, where she qualified as a dance teacher. She now holds a Licentiate qualification and continues to further her professional development, always aiming to pass on as much knowledge as possible to her students.
In 2022, she founded SianGurneyDance, offering workshops in Lyrical, Jazz, and Contemporary. She also works in several schools across Leicester, preparing students for exams, shows, festivals, and more—always with the goal of inspiring the next generation of
dancers.
Sian’s ultimate ambition is to become an IDTA examiner, and she remains dedicated to achieving this through ongoing training and commitment to excellence in dance education.
Miss Emma
Enhanced DBS
Dance Teacher
After graduating from professional musical theatre training at LCPA in 2015, Miss Emma has been working professionally for over 10 years.
She has travelled the UK performing for Parkdean Resorts as head dancer, sailed the seas singing onboard P&O Cruises, and more recently is following the choreographer route alongside performing her own tribute show ‘The Cher Experience’
Miss Emma is thrilled to be joining the Yasmin Amber family!