MEET THE TEAM
​ALL OF OUR TEACHERS ARE DBS CHECKED AND FIRST AID TRAINED
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MARIE CLANCY - Director, Choreographer & Dance Teacher

Teaches across all the groups.

DANCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• ​BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts @ Barnet College
• BA Community Dance Degree @ Middlesex University

OTHER TRAINING, DANCE TRAINING & DANCE EXPERIENCE:

• Studied Greek Dancing for 7 years
• Performed across England with Greek dancing group
• Performed in many dance shows and musicals during studies
• Behaviour management training
• Has completed training in working with young people with Autism, Downs Syndrome & ADHD
• Has been teaching dance in various community settings and with a varied range of groups since 2008
• Has been teaching dance in schools as part of their daily studies, enrichment programs & after school clubs since 2008
• Has coordinated and Produced many dance shows and musicals
• Has coordinated and delivered a wide range of community projects for youth groups in youth centres and on estates

KIM STANNARD - Assistant Director, Choreograpgher & Dance Teacher

​Teaches for Fortitude Dance Company on:
Tuesdays - Performance Dance Crew 
Tuesdays - Contemporary 
Thursdays - Performance Dance Crew
Saturdays - Ballet For Fun & Street Dance

DANCE QUALIFICATIONS:​

• National ATCL Diploma in Musical Theatre at EPA Academy
• IDTA Associate dance teacher 
• ISTD Supreme Award Honours
• Block Fit Fitness Instructor

​OTHER TRAINING, DANCE TRAINING & DANCE EXPERIENCE:​

• Worked as Dancer/Aerialist on cruises in Europe 
• Danced and competed across the country at championship level (A.DFP)
• Has been teaching dance classes for 10 years for various community and professional groups
• Performed in Move it,  working with choreographers – Tom Shilcock, Melody Squire, Jordi Guitart
• Works as a Cooperate Dancer for various companies in the UK and Europe
• Worked as a backing dancer for  Stereo Nation
• Danced in a various Music videos for artists.
• Worked as a Choreographer for Rock Challenge –  Winning 1st place in regional heats
• Worked as a dancer/performer/entertainer – Hoburne Park
• Has choreographed for Barnet Schools dance festival
   
  
  

JAMIE MASON - Dance Teacher

Teaches for Fortitude Dance Company on:
​Mondays - Allstars 

​DANCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• ​Extended BTEC Diploma in Dance @ City & Islington College

​OTHER TRAINGING, DANCE TRAINING & DANCE EXPERIENCE:

• ​Trained in Commercial & Hiphop dance
• Choreographed shows and performances for many companies in both the community and professional sector
• Danced for artists such as Neon Jungle
• Performed for Kiss 10 FM, Isle Of White Festival, Asos & Puma fashion shows and the Malta Music Awards.
• He is the Co Founder of PDK Entertainment who provide services such as choreographers, performers and compete in various dance competitions.
• Currently dancing in the Westend hit show Thriller Live

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DAMINI DEPALA - Front of House & Dance Teacher

​​Works for Fortitude Dance Company on:
​Tuesday Performance Crew - Front of House 
Damini also teaches as a cover teacher across all the groups.​

​DANCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• ​Teacher training @ Fortitude Dance Company

​OTHER TRAINING, DANCE TRAINING & DANCE EXPERIENCE:

• ​Has been dancing since the age of 4 training in Street, Contemporary, Jazz, Jive
• Performed for The Barnet Dance Festival for many years
• Trained and performed with Fortitude Dance company in dance shows and festivals

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NALINI DEPALA - Front of House
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​Works front of house for Fortitude Dance Company on:
Monday - Allstars
Tuesday - Contemporary Dance
​Thursdays - Performance Crews 

"I currently work,  as a Teaching Assistant in Manorside Primary School. I started working with Marie's company, Fortitude, two years ago. My three children have been performing for Fortitude since it began and they thoroughly enjoy it. I love dance and I am so happy that I have been given this opportunity to work with such a wonderful team"

 CAITLIN O'KANE - Front of House & Dance Teacher

Works front of house for Fortitude Dance Company on:
Saturdays - Ballet For Fun & Street Dance 
Caitlin also teaches as a cover teacher across all the groups.
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​DANCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• ISTD Associate Dance Teacher ​
• Attained Honours in all of her ISTD examinations including the Peggy Spencer Award
• ​Fortitude Dance Teacher Training Academy
• Fully certified Yoga Teacher

OTHER TRAINING, DANCE TRAINING & DANCE EXPERIENCE:

• Dancing since the age of 5
• Danced competitively across the country at Championship Level until the age of 18
• Has worked with all age groups and has choreographed show pieces for events such as the Barnet Schools Dance Festival.
• Has also created routines for competitors at ISTD competitions. ​​​

COVER TEACHERS

Nadia Zeroual

Vishal Depala

Danielle Hoctor