Inspirations Dance Operates from various locations across West Yorkshire.

We offer a variety of classes designed to help build confidence whilst developing dance and performance technique from pre-school to teens, along with a variety of adult classes.

At Inspirations Dance we pride ourselves on our family atmosphere in which we strive to inspire all to achieve their dreams and passions for the performing arts.
We want all children and young people to feel comfortable, part of the family and above all, enjoy learning to dance!



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Miss Beth

Principal, Dance Teacher

Bethany Roberts trained at a very young age in all aspects of the performing arts where her love for the industry began.

After going on to dance college to complete a Level 3 Btec Extended Diploma in Dance, where she had a variety of industry professionals share their knowledge and technique, has then gone on to study her Diploma in Dance Education with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD).

Bethany has been a professional dancer on the Leeds Rhinos Heart Yorkshire dance team and continues to dance for the Huddersfield Giants cheerleading squad.

Bethany has worked for the Leeds Rhinos Foundation, teaching cheerleading and street dance in a variety of settings including schools, holiday camps and even working along side the Army Welfare Service on international projects.

Bethany has performed in various shows at spectacular venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Disneyland Paris and Sadler’s Well’s Theatre, London, not forgetting her principal roles in pantomime and competing in local dance competitions.


Training & Qualifications:


• Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work •

• Pediatric First Aid •

• Safeguarding •

• Understanding GDPR •

• BGU Cheer Coaching Qualification •

• Acrobatics Arts •

• ABD Contemporary •

• Progressing Ballet Technique •

• Level 3 Btec Extended Diploma in Dance •

• ISTD •



Mr Nigel

Performing Arts Teacher

Nigel's first love has always been performing. Having been signed to London based record label The Animal Farm in 2013. Nigel reached chart success by reaching No.5 in Denmark which allowed them to tour Europe and the UK gathering global radio play on their travels.

Nigel, originally from the West Midlands, moved up North and gained his degree in Popular Music Composition at Leeds College Of Music in 2011. Although acting has taken up a late part of Nigel's life, he still finds time to perform the songs he loves all over the country and was lucky enough to tour with non other than Josh Groban on his Sold Out U.K. Arena Tour in 2016 as well as 'BBC: Songs Of Praise' appearances with Russell Watson followed by a U.K. Tour.

Before Covid Nigel finished his 'Beauty, Faith & Love' Acoustic UK Tour as well as performing with critically acclaimed Musical Theatre Songwriter Scott Alan.

Nigel released 'Please Sit Down' in February 2020, the song reached #6 in the iTunes Singles chart.



Miss Lydia

Dance Teacher

Lydia Roberts has trained since a very young age in a variety of different dance and performance styles where her passion for the arts began.

She is First Aid trained and has a DBS certification as well as a chaperone license.

Lydia has been teaching and coreographing classes with Inspirations Dance for the last 3 years which she enjoys very much.

Lydia is currently in full time degree training at the prestigious BIRD college, where she is studying for a Degree in Musical Theatre. Here she is being trained by current industry professionals in all aspects of theatre, dance, drama and singing.

She completed a 2 year course at CAPA college, where she gained an A Diploma in Musical Theatre and A levels in Dance and Performing Arts.

She has a participated in Cheerleading courses with BGU.

In 2019 she trained with BYMT (British Youth Music Theatre) and performed in their show of 'Extinction', from this she gained her grade 8 musical theatre with Trinity College.

She attended SLP dance college on the Associates scheme and has platinum award for ABD BG associated board of dance and has LAMDA level 6.

Lydia has performed in various shows in amazing venues from Yeadon Town Hall to Winter Gardens, Sadler's Well's Theatre, The Royal Albert Hall and Disneyland Paris as well as in a number of shows and performances in paid rolls including a Portsmouth musical performance in a tribute band, music videos, social media advertising videos and in Futurist Productions. She has been in lots of pantomimes as a Principal, dancer and vocalist.

She also competed in dance competitions and championships, aswell as Miss Dance Of Great Britain and in 2020 she qualified for The World Dance Challenge where she gained a gold medal in ballet solo and 2 bronze medals.

Lydia had also had some TV credits such as, Last Tango In Halifax and Ackley Bridge.



Miss Amelia

Dance Teacher

Amelia has always had a passion for dance since the young age of 2!

Growing up, she has performed as some amazing places, such as Royal Albert Hall, Sadler's Wells, Disneyland Paris, and regularly competed at competitions and festivals all over the country.

She then furthered her training at Preston College Dance, at the age of 18 to 21. Gaining a degree in BAHons Dance, Performance, Teaching and Choreography, as well her professional dancers certificate. Throughout this training, Amelia was able to perform professionally as a featured dancer in Move It showcase and main stage pieces, with industry choreographers.

Since graduating, Amelia has spent sometime with family whilst travelling to London to attend intensive training with DancersInc commercial agency.

The next step in Amelia's career is to teach and encourage the next generation to fall in love with performing, just like she did!



Miss Carlene

Dance Teacher

Carlene Wood has been dancing since the age of 3!

She has studied at the New Jersey School of Ballet, is a graduate from Performing Arts High School of Philadelphia and has studied at Broadway Dance Center in NYC.

She has performed in numerous professional musical productions and has worked as a dancer and dance captain on American Hawaiian Cruise Line in the USA, where she hails from.

She has taught extensively in America and here in the U.k. She is excited to pass on her experience, knowledge and passion for dance and musical theatre onto the next generation of performers!



Miss Amber

Dance Teacher

Amber has been dancing, singing and acting since she was 4 years old. She is currently Grade 5 ballet.

Her first role aged 10 was as Orphan Kate in Annie. Amber then played Tomika in School of Rock in 2023, both local productions staged by Guiseley Theatrical Productions.

Amber also performed as Junior ensemble for Christmas Spectacular with Futurist in 2021 and 2022.

She is currently cast in Opera Norths, Love Life due to be performed at The Leeds Grand in January 2025



Miss Izzy

Dance Teaching Assistant

Isabella has a great passion for the performing arts, in particular Musical Theatre, in which she hopes to succeed and make a career in.

Isabella loves helping, in particular our pre-school dance classes which she adores!



Miss Sophia

Dance Teaching Assistant

Sophia has been working at inspirations dance for almost 2 years and loves working with young dancers!

She has been training in dance and gymnastics since the age of 2 and is currently training at leeds city college in her final year to achieve a level 3 BTEC extended diploma in dance!

Sophia has recently performed a 6 day show run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in a brand new written musical and adores performing on stage!

Inspirations have helped Sophia find a love in teaching and helped her realise that's what she would like to continue in the future!



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Offers:

Aqua Ballet Pack £45.00 - (Includes: Skirted-leotard, ballet cardigan, socks, ballet shoes & hair bow)

Navy Ballet Pack £60.00 - (Includes: leotard, Skirt, ballet cardigan, tights, ballet shoes & hair bow)

Logo Pack - £50.00 - (Includes: T-shirt, hoodie & leggings or shorts)

Shorts

Double Layered Shorts

Vest Top

Diamante Logo Vest Top

Crop Top

Diamante Logo Crop Top

Skirt

Diamante Logo Skirt

Jacket

Diamante Logo Jacket Top

Diamante Cheer Bow

Diamante Cheer Bow

Dovetail Bow

Ballet Bow

Scrunchie

Scrunchie

£5

T-Shirt

Inspirations T-Shirt

Hoodie

Inspirations Hoodie (with name)

Leggings

Inspirations Leggings

Shorts

Inspirations Shorts

Cheers Tots

Inspirations Cheer Tots T-Shirt

Cardigan

Aqua Coloured Cardigan

Cardigan

Navy Coloured Cardigan

Leotard

Aqua Coloured Leotard

Leotard

Navy Coloured Leotard

Acro Leotard

Acro Leotard

Skirt

Navy Ballet Skirt

Ballet Bag

Ballet Bag (designs vary)

Socks

Pink Ballet Socks

£3

Tights

Convertible Ballet Tights

£8

Bloch Socks

Bloch Socks

Shoes

Pink Satin Ballet Shoes

Shoes

Split Sole Ballet Shoes

Shoes

Black Tap Shoes

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Silver Tap Shoes

Jazz Shoes

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Locations

  • The Otley Studio,
    Three HorseShoes Yard,
    Otley, LS21 1BQ
  • Otley Courthouse,
    Courthouse St,
    Otley, LS21 3AN

  • Baildon Methodist Church,
    Newton Way,
    Shipley, BD17 5NH
  • Baildon Community Link,
    35 Cliffe Ave,
    Shipley, BD17 6NX

  • Fisical Sports,
    Unit 19,
    Tong Park Industrial Estate,
    Tong Park,
    Shipley, BD17 7QD

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