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The Jill Foster Dance Centre is Milton Keynes’ original Ballroom and Freestyle dance school. Established in 1980, the JFDC has been running for 42 years providing dance for all ages and abilities throughout the Milton Keynes area. Third and even fourth generation dancers now attend the school and enjoy the professional but friendly approach afforded by all members of staff. Many thousands of IDTA dance exams have been taken since the first exam session in 1981. Hundreds of Teachers have also trained at the JFDC including the winners of IDTA scholarships in recognition of their excellence. The staff, all of whom have grown up through the JFDC, are fully qualified IDTA teachers with experience as successful competitors. Their dedication and enthusiasm are second to none.
The Freestyle Competitive Squad spreads the JFDC name far and wide with their successes at competitions and festivals through the UK. The squad is trained by Christian Kemp who was a champion grade competitor and title holder.
The JFDC presents an annual charity showcase where all dancers are given the opportunity to perform at the Chrysalis Theatre, Willen. Although we are not a performing arts school every cast member gives a great performance and enjoys their time in the spotlight while raising money for local charities.
The JFDCs main studio is at the beautiful MK Snap building in Walnut Tree. The studio boasts a sprung floor and full-length mirrors in a light and airy environment. Free parking and excellent facilities are an added bonus to our provision.
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- Jill Kemp CWBL.FDA.MA(Dist) Fellow & examiner IDTAPrincipal
Jill qualified as a dance teacher in 1977 and opened the Jill Foster Dance Centre in 1980, which today sees over 400 students of all ages through its doors each week. Over the Years Jill has trained many local, national and international dance teachers, some of which have gone on to win illusive scholarships with the IDTA. Jill has won the prestigious carl Allen award for Freestyle teacher of the year twice (in 2007 & 2014 respectively).
Christian Kemp FIDTA ADFPVice PrincipalChristian is Creative Director of the JFDC. He is also head of our Competitive Freestyle/Elite squad, runs the Adult Learn to Dance courses and teaches Medallist Freestyle Ballroom & Latin. He has danced his entire life and competed at Championship level for many years before qualifying as a dance teacher. Christian Was the Recipient of the 2010 John Dilworth Scholarship Award for Dance teaching and the 2021 John Knight Fellowship award for Latin.
Charlene Brown FIDTASenior Dance TeacherCharlene is the Head teacher at our Medbourne classes, assists throughout the week at many of our other centres, helps with our shows, workshops and special events. Her daughter is also an avid dancer.
Charlene has danced with JFDC from a young age and has completed many medal tests before taking her teaching qualifications.Hayley Stainton FDA.BA (Hons) FIDTASenior Dance TeacherHayley teaches at our Saturday morning MK Snap sessions and is principal of our Tickford classes. As well as dancing with the JFDC as a medallist for many years, Hayley continued her dance studies at the London School of Musical Theatre and Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Hayley also has a BA in Dance teaching from Buckinghamshire New University.
Steph Passfield FIDTASenior Dance TeacherSteph has been part of the JFDC for many years as a medallist, competitor and teacher. Steph is a principal Ballroom & Latin American teacher at our Tuesday MK Snap sessions and teaches at our Shenley sessions. Steph was the Recipient of the 2021 John Knight Scholarship for Freestyle
Steph plays an active role in many other aspects of the Dance School, including organising the front desk at our IDTA exam sessions and working as head music technician at our annual showcase.
Toni Cole LIDTASenior Dance TeacherToni is the head of our Holmwood Classes. Toni has danced with the JFDC since the mid 80's as a medallist and championship Freestyle Competitor. She qualified as a Dance teacher in 1994 which makes her the longest standing member of staff (behind Jill of course)!
Jodie Kemp LIDTASenior Dance TeacherJodie is a principal teacher at our Shenley sessions and is the JFDC's financial administrator. Before qualifying as a dance teacher Jodie was a successful medallist, Freestyle competitor and a Royal ballet Junior Associate. Jodie was the recipient of the John Dilworth Scholarship award and the Bill Tasker student of the year award.
Evangeline Brown AIDTASenior Dance TeacherEvangeline, having qualified in 2013 teaches many of the JFDC's junior Freestyle classes and is principal of our Tuesday MK Snap Freestyle sessions. Evangeline also teaches ballroom & Latin American rosettes and Star Dance students.
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Newport PagnellThe Jill Foster Dance Centre is Milton Keynes’ original Ballroom and Freestyle dance school. Established in 1980, the JFDC has been running for 42 years providing dance for all ages and abilities throughout the Milton Keynes area. Third and even fourth generation dancers now attend the school and enjoy the professional but friendly approach afforded by all members of staff. Read more…
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Shenley Church EndThe Jill Foster Dance Centre is Milton Keynes’ original Ballroom and Freestyle dance school. Established in 1980, the JFDC has been running for 42 years providing dance for all ages and abilities throughout the Milton Keynes area. Third and even fourth generation dancers now attend the school and enjoy the professional but friendly approach afforded by all members of staff. Read more…
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MedbourneThe Jill Foster Dance Centre is Milton Keynes’ original Ballroom and Freestyle dance school. Established in 1980, the JFDC has been running for 42 years providing dance for all ages and abilities throughout the Milton Keynes area. Third and even fourth generation dancers now attend the school and enjoy the professional but friendly approach afforded by all members of staff. Read more…
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Great HolmThe Jill Foster Dance Centre is Milton Keynes’ original Ballroom and Freestyle dance school. Established in 1980, the JFDC has been running for 42 years providing dance for all ages and abilities throughout the Milton Keynes area. Third and even fourth generation dancers now attend the school and enjoy the professional but friendly approach afforded by all members of staff. Read more…
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MK Snap, Bourton Low, Walnut TreeThe Jill Foster Dance Centre is Milton Keynes’ original Ballroom and Freestyle dance school. Established in 1980, the JFDC has been running for 42 years providing dance for all ages and abilities throughout the Milton Keynes area. Third and even fourth generation dancers now attend the school and enjoy the professional but friendly approach afforded by all members of staff. Read more…
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