Welcome to Dancecode
With a team of experienced and dedicated teachers, Dancecode provides a supportive and motivating environment for every student.
Our classes offer dance styles, including Street Dance, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Acro-Dance and Dance Fitness.
We believe in nurturing well-rounded performers who can explore many different styles of dance and develop a strong foundation in performing arts.
At the heart of Dancecode lie our Core Values: Unity, Determination, and Excellence.
We take pride in building a strong community where students are encouraged to work hard, make friends, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Beyond the dance floor, our goal is to empower our students with life skills such as resilience, courage, confidence and so much more to help create well-rounded individuals.
JEN Hashemi
Dance School Principal
Jen's journey with Dancecode began in September 2021 as a teacher, before taking over as the Owner in September 2022. Jen has over 8 years of professional teaching experience, she qualified under the National Association for Teachers of Dancing and recently qualified as an Acro Dance Instructor under Acrotrix. Jen's passion for dance has been ingrained in her since she was 4 years old. Throughout her competitive career, Jen achieved successful titles, becoming a four-time Nationwide Champion in both Rock 'n' Roll and Disco Freestyle. Her training led her to compete at prestigious venues like the iconic Blackpool Winter Gardens every year, creating cherished memories along the way. She also represented the UK in a hip-hop crew at the esteemed World IDO championships in 2016.
Beyond competitions, Jen's expertise in dance has taken her to TV appearances, theatres nationwide, and involvement in major live events, showcasing as a dancer, choreographer and presenter. After training at Northampton College in Musical Theatre, Jen's love for teaching blossomed. Her love for choreography and teaching both children and adults resulted in her pupils excelling at a national level.
Now, as the Owner of Dancecode, she is thrilled to offer more opportunities for Dancecode students to fall in love with the world of dance and performing arts.
Lori GREGORY
Dance Teacher
Lori is a professional dancer who teaches Jazz, Street Dance and Musical Theatre with us since September 2022. Lori completed her training at Creative Academy where she graduated with BA Honors in Dance in 2021.
Lori is trained in a variety of styles such as commercial, contemporary, jazz, ballet and hip hop and gymnastics. Lori is passionate about performing and has performed at some iconic places in UK. She aspires to continue her career as a professional dancer and bring her experiences and knowledge back to the Dancecode family.
JORJA Brookes
Dance Teacher
Jorja has been dancing since she was just 3 years old. Her love and talent progressed and she quickly moved to competing in national competitions in Disco Freestyle and Rock & Roll. She was a regular competitor in the Blackpool National Finalist competition, being a Nationwide Runner-up, as well as successfully reaching the finals on three other occasions. In ADFP Freestyle, Jorja became an Intermediate in Freestyle Solo’s, Intermediate in Slow and made the Championship category in Pairs. This is just a sample of Jorja's fantastic record as a competitor, which extends to podium placings in Rock & Roll, Duos and team events. Jorja has also made 2 appearances dancing on stage at Disneyland Paris. Jorja joined Dancecode in 2021, and at just 19 years old she brings incredible talent, passion, and personality to our teaching squad!
UNITY
DETERMINATION
EXCELLENCE
Embrace Excellence Through Achievements
At Dancecode, we believe in providing our students with every opportunity to grow, and showcase their talents.
Examinations
We offer the chance to take exams under the esteemed National Association for Teachers of Dancing (NATD).
Competitions
For those who aim for a more competitive journey, we also encourage selected elite students to participate in competitions throughout the year.
Performances
One of the most anticipated events of the year is our Annual Showcase, held at Stantonbury Theatre. This amazing event is a celebration of months of dedication and hard work by our talented dancers and teachers. The Showcase allows our students to shine brightly in the spotlight, providing them with an unforgettable experience of performing on stage!
Join us at Dancecode to unleash your true potential and experience the thrill of the performing arts world. Whether you aim to dance as a hobby or aspire to perform professionally, Dancecode is your home where dreams are nurtured and ambition takes centre stage.
Thank you for choosing Dancecode – Now, let’s get dancing!
