Danni's Dance Academy - established in 2014 has become one of Bristol's recognised dance schools for its street dance training. With students ranging from the ages of three to adulthood, #DDA has built its repertoire of training all abilities.
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#DDA have won countless awards from regional competitions at UDO to World Championships, a key reflection of both the successes of its dancers and teachers.
Danni is a well established dance teacher completing a Degree in Dance Theatre Performance, qualifying in all styles from Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip-hop, Belly Dancing and many Street Styles. During this time Danni was also performing and competing in a Street Dance Team who performed alongside Flo Rida in 2009 and getting through to I Hip-hop Finals in London.
Apart from dancing, Danni has had 10 years experience in teaching all types of dance and choreographing Street routines for her teams in her dance academy winning many trophies.
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Alicia, has been dancing since the age of 3, whereby she initially at Dorothy Coleborn dancing school in Bath taking Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Character classes weekly. Alicia went on to perform in many shows along with Bath Christmas pantomimes, whilst taking many exams in each style and competed in competitions. Alicia was always into Hip Hop/dancehall/RnB and general urban music growing up, and these genres of music lead her to a commercial class where she met Danni. For the last 9 years, Alicia has taught all of the competition crew teams and loves doing so! Alicia loves the genuine passion, talent, support for one another and dedication all the children, parents and staff have at #DDA.
Since the age of 14, Laura has been choreographing and teaching Hip Hop, Locking & Popping, plus other Street styles in both her place of birth, Madrid and the UK. Laura is also trained in the category of Latin styles, including Salsa, Samba, Reggaeton and Flamenco.
Laura has performed at Got To Dance 2012, at many Festivals such as Nosy Neirbough, Bristol Festival, Bournemouth Festival. Laura has also been dancing for the BBC Bristol and proud to perform at chairty projects such as Dance Dementia and Dance Donation.
In 2015, Laura and her school performed at the Rugby World Cup opening games at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
My passion for dance started at age 4 in ballet, then continued on to ballroom dancing. I have been dancing at DDA for 9 years and have loved every part of learning street dance. My favourite styles of street dance are locking and whacking. I have competed all over the UK with DDA including Worlds and dancing at Bristol Harbour Festival.
I joined DDA 5 years ago. My passion for street dance has been growing since I started and I am continuing to enjoy every moment. My favourite styles of street dance are Wacking and Litefeet.
I have competed in many UK competitions which has allowed me to perform in various categories at Worlds. Whilst being at DDA I have gained so many opportunities such as competing at IHipHop in London and dancing at Bath's Netball Team Halftime show.
My passion for dance started from the moment I could walk. My mum tells me that as soon as any music would come on, I would be dancing.
I started Ballet from the age of 3 and then my passion for street dance started when I joined DDA at the age of 8, where I started competing in a crew.
My favourite style of dance is light feet and hip hop.
Since joining DDA I have been competing at various competitions throughout the UK and have competed in 3 World Championship competitions.
I have been given various other opportunites through DDA, such as performing alongside Ella Eyre at Formula E, talking live on BBC Radio Bristol about the World Championships and dancing at Diversity Studios.
I have been dancing since the age of 9. My favourite styles are Waacking and Hip Hop. I have competed all over the UK with DDA including the World Championships, IHipHop and performing at Bristol Harbour Festival.
I now teach and choreograph for Amethyst and excited to continue my DDA journey.
I have been street dancing since I was 10 and have loved it ever since. My favourite styles are Litefeet and HipHop! I have competed all around the UK with DDA at places like the World Championships and IHipHop and so much more. I assist teaching Magnificent and help out in Beginner classes which I love to do. I am excited to continue my dance journey with DDA.