All our instructors are from a Dance and Fitness background. We have fully qualified Fitness experts with a whole range of qualifications in many areas, and also professional dancers working within the Dance Industry today. Not only can they bring their skills as teachers and choreographers, but also bring a wealth of knowledge and experience. They are fully qualified, with a current CRB check and first aid certificates. The company has its own public liability insurance.
We also provide guest teachers from many areas of the industry. These have included talented local dancers, along with famous dance companies, including 'The Twilight Players', and a whole host of choreographers on our annual trip to Rovigo, Italy.
SHARON
(COMPANY MANAGER / INSTRUCTOR)
From an early age Sharon has always had a passion for Dance and Fitness. She trained in Ballet, Tap and Modern Dance and always enjoyed learning new steps and routines. She gained performance experience from an early age and always enjoyed being part of a group dance. It was here that her love of Dance was born.
Upon leaving school Sharon decided to follow her other passion for Business. It was from here she began a successful career in business and spent 15 years as an Area Manager. In this role she gained many skills and travelled England, Ireland and Europe working in this job. Her success came from her skill, determination, dedication and hard work, proving that she could do anything if she put her mind to it.
Having gained many years of experience and skills in her business role, Sharon still had a passion for Dance. Along with her creativity she decided to use all this and open her own company. A mother of two she always dreamt of having a place where children could go not only to learn dance but to meet new people, learn life skills, build confidence and a home away from home. She dreamt of inspiring young people so that they could reach their full potential.
It was here, three years ago, that Two Step Fitness was born! She re trained and gained her YMCA Aerobics Instructor qualification: Exercise to Music and Exercise & Fitness Knowledge certificates and also passed her Urban Funk Instructor course.
Sharon has spent the last three years making this dream a reality and has made Two Step into a successful business and a place of enjoyment for young people. Sharon has the capability to make every class come to life with energy, enthusiasm and fun! She is capable of working with people of all ages and abilities and stands by the rule that anything is possible if you just try - and of course, if in doubt....style it out!
Sharon has now broadened her skills and has created a sister company to two step, 'Flex Pex'. It is here that she has created the first UK company to work with body builders. Not only focusing of the Choreography of their competition routines, Sharon works on technique, performance, poses, confidence and a whole lot more, producing championship and competition winners throughout the UK. For more information please see website www.flexpex.co.uk
JESS
(INSTRUCTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER)
Jessica started dancing at the age of 2, entering competitions and performing in shows and events. She studied both R.A.D and I.S.T.D Ballet and gained all her Advanced examinations. After making her first professional debut at the age of 10, she went on to study at Stella Mann College with a Scholarship. She graduated in July 2006 with a National Diploma in Dance and Musical Theatre, and began her teacher training in I.S.T.D Ballet. During her time there she was awarded Student of the year 2005, Head of Year and the ‘Freed Award’, along with performance roles both Lead and Ensemble. Jessica is trained in Street Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, Commercial Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Swing, Salsa, Aerobics, Acting and Singing, and specialises in lifting, partner work and pas de deux. Jessica brings a broad knowledge of dance and performance to her classes. Since graduating, Jessica has worked professionally in both Ensemble and Lead roles and also has experience working as a Dance Captain and Choreographer.
She has performed in many Theatres in the UK and abroad, including The Place, Her Majesty’s Theatre and The Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London. Performance credits include Television, Music Videos, Launch Parties, Cruise Ships, Pantomimes, Musicals, Dance Shows and Commercial Events throughout the UK and Europe, working alongside such acts as the ‘Sugababes’. She has enjoyed performing for choreographer Arlene Philips, and also in the musical ‘Cabaret’, for Queen Sofia's Charity Gala in Marbella, Spain. Jessica also danced as part of the cast on a Baltic Cruise and after returning worked for Explosive Productions as part of their UK tours. One of her favourite performances to date was her role in ‘Aladdin’ at The Central Theatre, Chatham, for Evolution Productions, as part of the ensemble, and understudy to Princess Jasmine, working alongside Shaun williamson (Eastenders), George Takei (Star Trek) and Paul Burling (BGT) to name a few. Most recently performances include music videos and corporate events throughout the UK. After recently producing her first showreel, Jessica is now working as a freelance Choreographer. She has created work not only for dance events but for first wedding dances, right through to bodybuilders routines!
In 2007 Jessica gained her CYQ Level 2 certificate in Fitness Instructing. As well as performing, she has been working for Two Step Fitness where she found her passion for teaching and has furthered her experience in Choreography. She has taught in schools and clubs in and around Bedford and been the Lead dance teacher for two Trinity Arts Award workshops. She has performed with Two Step and is also one of the lead Choreographers for award-winning Crews Elite and Dfye.
Jessica’s class combines fitness, technique and strength, alongside a vast knowledge of dance and a joy of teaching. She looks forward to seeing you at a class or workshop soon!
SAM
(INSTRUCTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER)
Sam started training at the age of 16 years old having always had an interest in Dance and Fitness. From the minute she began dancing it was clear to see that she had a natural talent for Dance and Choreography. Sam went on to perform in many areas including River Festivals, Carnivals and Shows.
Sam also began to show her creative side and concentrated on her own Choreography skills. Always wanting to learn more and with a willingness to challenge herself, Sam began her training in the fitness industry. It was from here that she continued to gain many qualifications giving her a vast knowledge in many areas. Her qualifications and courses include CYQ Level 2 certificate in Fitness Instructing: Exercise to Music and Exercise & Fitness Knowledge certificates and her YMCA qualification in Aerobics and Instructing.
She is a qualified teacher in Body Balance, Step, Salsa, Over 55’s and Conditioning Weight Loss. She has also passed her Urban Funk Certificate with Distinction, and is a keen Musician, having achieved Grade 7 in Viola and Piano. She is also a Classical and Opera trained Singer. For many years Sam sung with a successful Jazz Band, performing at numerous events and Shows.
Sam has been teaching for Two Step Fitness since it first began. She has performed for the company at many Events and Shows. She is also one of the lead Choreographers and has created routines for both Elite and Dfye for Numerous shows, Events and Competitions, where the crews have won awards. She has also taught in many schools in the Bedfordshire area. Alongside Two Step Fitness, Sam in January 2009 began teaching and choreographing Soca for school children. With these teams she has taken them to perform in numerous Dances and Carnivals. Her skills have attracted many young people in the area to explore a different dance form and experience Carnival at its best.
Sam brings a broad knowledge of both Fitness and Dance to her classes and has the ability to bring out performance skills with accuracy. She is known for keeping it real and therefore has gained the nickname of ‘Militant Sammy B’. Her class is not for the faint-hearted but her skills create successful and confident dancers!
JARON JOHNSON
(TRAINEE INSTRUCTOR)
Jaron started dancing at the age of 13 years old and was one of the original members of Two Step Fitness. He began his training with Sharon at Mark Rutherford School, and within 6 months he successfully auditioned to be a Two Step Crew member. He was one of the original dancers in Elite Crew and from there competed in numerous competitions, including winning the title for East Area U15 Freestyle Soloist. During his time with Two Step Fitness he performed in numerous shows and events. Some of these included the opening of the Reebok store in Covent Garden, London and he danced as part of our first International Tour in Rovigo, Italy.
It was here that Jaron really started to show his true potential as a dancer and it was clear to us that he had a bright future ahead within the dance industry. He went on from Two Step and trained with top Choreographers and Instructors including two of the UK’s Popping Champions Michanikool and Dickson. He also had a chance to train with Muktah, Choreographer of Circus Soleil.
From here he furthered his performance experience and joined the only UK crew to perform in a sell out tour. Venues included The Royal Albert Hall, O2 Arena, Sheffield Arena, Manchester News Arena, Belfast and Dublin Arena and the Birmingham Arena.
Jaron is now back with Two Step where he will begin his teacher training in Dance and Fitness. He begins this new chapter in September, along with starting his Vocational training at Stella Mann College, on a full Scholarship.
We are delighted to have him back and wish him the best of luck for the future. Not only a talented dancer, Jaron has proved himself to be not only hard working, but professional and dedicated to his training and performance. Watch this space for information on his teacher training and future performances.
ALEX DEVINE
(MUSIC EDITOR)
Alex has been with us at Two Step Fitness for the last few years. He was always interested in Dance and so therefore began taking part in regular classes with Two Step. He grew from strength to strength, firstly in his dance classes and then later on when he successfully auditioned for Dance Crew Dfye. Since then he has performed at numerous events, shows and competitions, including Festivals in Rovigo, Italy.
From a young age Alex has also had a keen interest in music and the technology involved in Music Production. He began cutting and editing music for fun, mixing his own unique sounds and then went on to produce music and edits for Two Step’s performances. He is now Two Step’s official music Editor and creates all music for each performance.
Alex has also been working as a DJ for about 2 years. He has managed to make his own cds which he has mixed himself to create albums of his own work. Some of these are available to download via www.basslinebeats.co.uk
He has also recently managed to create his own track himself and has currently got one song available to buy via download at www.mp3-heaven.org
Whilst taking a keen interest in both dance and fitness, Alex is also a competent Gymnast and performs regularly in both events and competitions. He is currently studying for his GCSE’s at Sharnbrook upper School, where he is studying towards his qualification in Dance and Music Technology.
We wish him every success for the future and continue to hope you enjoy his music, as much as what we do!
