Meet The Team

Meet the faces behind the moves…

  • Dolly Dolly

    Deloris is the founder and director at Platinum Dance Studio with a background in Street and Hip Hop that is second to none. Deloris uses her vast experience, skill and passion to teach many different styles of dance and fitness. As a professional dancer, Deloris has appeared on music videos, films, TV dramas and even has her own workout DVD that was released in 2010 becoming the number one selling DVD in The North East. Deloris has travelled extensively throughout 2011 to gain qualifications in Turbo Kick, Piloxing , Booiaka and many other styles so that everyone can try amazing programmes and enjoy working out as much as she does. Deloris graduated with honors from Sunderland University with BA in Business, IT and Spanish and also holds a PGCE in secondary education.

  • Marky Moo Marky Moo

    Mark is the Finance Director for Platinum Dance Studio and Sunderland Dance CIC which is a non-profit organisation. Mark oversees all financial operations to ensure quality and to see that financial regulations are met. His responsibilities include directing and managing the budget, financial reporting, forecasting, accounting, maintaining spreadsheets, databases and records of all financial transactions for the organisations.

  • Pinky Pinky

    Jennifer ‘Pinky’ Oswald graduated with honors from Sunderland University with a BA in contemporary dance and since then has been performing, teaching, and choreographing in Sunderland. She is expert in many styles of dance such as Hip Hop, Zumba, Ballet and Contemporary. She has recently travelled to the US to qualify in Turbo Kick and London for Booiaka. Just to name a few! Pinky has also taught and choreographed all around the country, inspiring young and old dance students alike! Pinky formed the kids crew ‘Mini Phunk’ and is nurturing this talented young group of kids to perform and compete.

  • Leah M Leah M

    Leah is the Company Practitioner and General Manager, obtaining her BTEC National Diploma in Dance at Shiney Row College following on from this she joined the NHS as a Clinical Receptionist. The knowledge she gained as a Clinical Receptionist combined with her dance expertise offers the company a professional and strategic advantage when dealing with the general public.

  • Clare Clare

    Clare has a BA Honors degree in Performance and Event Production. She is classically trained in Ballet and Stage Dance as well as other more commercial styles of dance. Clare is the Project Manager and a Dance Tutor who works not only at the studio but across the whole of the North East.

  • Jonny Jonny

    Jonny is the director of a company called Endorfun Fitness but does work at Platinum Dance Studio. He has 10 years in personal training. He is the founder of “Skinnypigs” which has proven to be extremely successful.

  • Claire Claire

    Claire is a resident instructor at Platinum Dance Studio. She has qualifications in ETM, Spinning, Circuits, Aerobics, Pole Fitness & Zumba (and its specialities). She has been a part of the team from the beginning and she is a very valued member of the team offering expert advice in the disciplines that she delivers.

  • Patrick Patrick

    Patrick is extremely talented with the ability to teach a number of international styles. Patrick is a graduate from Sunderland University with a BA honors degree in contemporary dance and is one of our full time dance coordinators.

  • Emma Emma

    Emma first started out working for Platinum as one of our receptionists but showed a great interest in dance. She is Zumba qualified and has become one of our most popular teachers.

  • Jen Jen

    Jen is a very important member of the team having worked since Platinum's inception in 2007. Acquiring a BA Honors degree in Contemporary dance from the University of Sunderland. Jen teaches many styles including Belly Dance, Burlesque, Bokwa and Zumba.

  • Emma M Emma M

    Emma has studied disciplines such as Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Lyrical, Acrobatics & Freestyle and also has BA in Circus Performance from the prestigious Circus Arts College in London. Emma is one of most popular teachers teaching modern disciplines such as Zumba, Street, Burlesque, Contortion & Circus Skills. Emma is currently on a sabatical performing as part of a troupe for the Olympic opening ceremony.

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