Debi Pritchard

Debi and Adrian have two boys, Alex aged 13 and Curtis aged 12, who both dance competitively.

During her last pregnancy, Debi suffered with back problems, and adopted Pilates and Yoga, as a method of relaxation and fitness….because of this Debi made a full recovery and is now a dedicated follower of Pilates.

Debi now teaches dance classes and training with clients on a one-to-one basis in their studio. To compliment and enhance their vast knowledge base, Debi qualified in Swedish and Sports Massage, which has proved to be an invaluable part of helping their clients.

 

Sarah Stapleton

Sarah started to dance at the tender age of two, learning Ballet, Tap and Modern. At the age of seven, Sarah found her dance passions lay with Ballroom and Latin.

Through professional tuition at Pritchards Academy, Sarah achieved all of the practical examinations from Bronze through to the highest level of Annual on Ballroom and Latin. Sarah now teaches Ballroom, Latin, Salsa and Hip Hop to all ages.

At the age of sixteen, after completing her GCSE's, Sarah studied Performing Arts. The course offered her opportunities to dance with stars from the West End Musical, Billy Elliot, at the world famous Pineapple Dance Studios, and also to act on a West End Stage. Alongside this Sarah took part in college productions.

Sarah's love for Performing Arts and hard work gained her an 'A' grade - the first student to achieve this grade - when she completed the course at the age of eighteen.

Now aged nineteen, we are proud to have Sarah working as part of the team here at Pritchards, teaching dance and performing arts to children and adults whom attend the school.

 

Adrian Pritchard

F.I.S.T.D. M.A.D.A. B.C.B.D. CHAMP. ADJ. R.S.A ITEC.

Adrian Pritchard an experienced Ballroom and Latin international choreographer, coach and adjudicator is available for competitive private lessons for juveniles, juniors, amateur and professionals.

Adrian found his passion for dancing at the tender age of 5, and was awarded his various dance medals from the local school, which he attended. It was from here that Adrian stared to enter into many dance competitions.

Adrian went on to become a member of the Junior British Dance Team, which fired his passion further, later becoming the Teen British Champion.

At the age of 16 Adrian started to compete in amateur dance competitions, with his sister as his dancing partner. They won such acclaim, which saw them being invited to dance all over the world representing England in all the major dance championships - they were the Number 1 dance couple.

Adrian turned professional at the age of 24, attending exams in London, where he received his Professional Dance recognition. The next step for Adrian was teaching, and went on to teach and adjudicate all over the world.

After achieving so much, and gaining world wide recognition for being an excellent Dancer and Trainer, Adrian decided that it was time to open his own dance academy, with the support from his wife, Debi, Pritchard's Dance and Fitness Academy was opened in 1997.

The academy allows Adrian to pass on his vast knowledge and experience to his students, providing them with a vast wealth of dance techniques which they have on offer.