Dance Teachers

Rachel Shaw (Purvey)

Principle of Dudes and Divas

Rachel launched Dudes and Divas Dance School 14 years ago while studying for her BA Honours degree in Dance and Choreography. Over the years, she has taught street dance, musical theatre, Zumba, salsa, and even wedding dances. Working closely with local primary schools to provide street dance clubs, she has managed over 30 performances and competitions, giving children the opportunity to perform and win awards. Now a mother of two, she is transitioning from teaching to focus on expanding the business and taking on a more directing and administrative role, using her business qualifications to create even more opportunities for children to experience the love of dance.

Alishia has a dynamic performance background. From appearing in music videos and working as an extra in films, to performing at The Hexagon and entertaining crowds at Raver Tots! She holds a Diploma in Performing Arts and a degree in Dance. She has choreographed numerous shows and taught across a range of schools.

Ava is a passionate performer with a strong background in drama and dance. She dances with a performance company whilst  also working behind the scenes in stage management, assisting young performers throughout rehearsals and shows. Over the summer, Ava has been training with us to further develop her skills and training. She’s now excited to bring her creativity, performance experience, and love for the arts into the studio at our schools in Reading.

Georgia studied Dance at university in London, where she also completed her teacher training qualification. She currently teaches GCSE Dance at a local secondary school and we’re excited to welcome her to our Henley schools.

Ellie holds a Diploma in Performing Arts and a BA honours Degree in Musical Theatre. With over four years of experience, she has worked as both an actor and dancer in the theatre industry while also teaching in schools delivering PE curriculum sessions and leading after school clubs. We’re excited to introduce her to our new schools in Newbury! 

Georgia is an incredibly talented street dancer and choreographer. She has lots of experience working with children and is really excited to take on our new schools!

Sharon brings years of extensive experience in the dance industry. She is a highly qualified and versatile dance educator, with expertise across a wide range of styles including Street Dance, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, and Ballroom. In addition to teaching, Sharon is a dance examiner and competition judge, regularly invited to adjudicate at dance events. Her commitment to excellence and strong industry reputation make her a fantastic addition to our Tilehurst schools.

Rachel brings over 15 years of experience in teaching dance and fitness. After having a child of her own, she’s recently begun teaching postpartum fitness classes, supporting new parents with strength and confidence. 

Interested in joining our team?

As we continue to grow we are very interested in meeting qualified or experienced dance teachers.

If this sounds like you, please get in touch via email. rachelpurvey@hotmail.co.uk