“The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own”. [Benjamin Disraeli]
My heartfelt thanks to all of the remarkable people and organisations mentioned below.
I would not be who or where I am today, without the time and effort that you invested in me and the love, patience, wisdom, attention and belief that you have all afforded me.
Ysgol Glan Gele
(My first school)
You gave me such an outstanding welcome to the world of learning, creativity and self-belief.
Special thanks to: Miss James, Miss Brett, Mrs Johnson, Miss Murnane, Mrs Martin and Mrs Buckley-Jones
https://www.glangele.conwy.sch.uk/
Grays Gymnastics Club
You helped me to develop my physical strength, flexibility, balance, courage and determination.
Special thanks to: Hannah & Helen Rushton
https://sportconwy.org.uk/clubs/grays-gymnastics-club/
North Wales School of Dance
You ignited my passion for ballet and gave me my first opportunity to perform in public. Simply life changing!
Special thanks to: Lisa Messham
https://nwsdancing.co.uk/
John Lynn’s Black Belt Karate Academy
You equipped me and inspired me to adopt a powerful goal-driven mindset and work ethic.
Special thanks to: John Lynn
https://www.johnlynns.co.uk/
Ysgol St Elfod
You helped me to grow in confidence academically and provided early opportunities for me to express myself via the medium of dance.
Special thanks to: Mrs Hunter and Miss Wooding
https://www.ysgolsantelfod.org.uk/
Gee Martial Arts
You further developed my Shukokai Karate skills and endurance – before awarding me my black belt.
Special thanks to: Gareth Gee and Kevin Roberts
https://gazgeemartialarts.wixsite.com/geemartialarts
The Hamond Preparatory School
You enabled so many wonderful opportunities to express myself through creative and performing arts.
Special thanks to: Mrs Bates, Mrs Speakman and Mrs Kelly
Sophie Gallie Dance Academy
You provided the most wonderful tuition, coaching, mentoring, performance opportunities, friendship, encouragement and even work experience.
Special thanks to: Sophie Gallie and Miss Warburton
Chester Cathedral
You gave me the opportunity to develop musically, vocally and spiritually; to perform beautiful choral works and to appreciate the majesty of both classic and modern arrangements.
Special thanks to: Phillip Rushforth
The Firs School
You supported me kindly, strengthened my academic ability & expectations, and encouraged me to excel.
Special thanks to: Tim & Jo Longman, Mrs Johnson and Mrs Nightingale
https://www.firsschool.net/
The Hammond
Academically, I could not have asked for more competent, engaged or encouraging teachers.
Vocationally, you have provided me with an amazing foundation for success in the world of dance. So many experienced, top-end professionals, fresh from or still working in the industry, all full of enthusiasm to develop the next generation of performers.
Special thanks to: Mr Rigsby, Miss Williamson, Miss Lockwood, Mr Dutton, Mr Liley, Miss Carr and Mr Young.
https://www.thehammond.co.uk/