Chair - Jayne Burnett
Jayne Burnett F.A.B.D
British Classical Professional Champion yr 2000
Championship Adjudicator in Classical, Sequence , Ballroom, Latin & Freestyle.
Competed on the Open Circuit from the age of 12 & now coaches Champions both Solo & Couples
Studio Owner & Principal of LaDanza Dance a bespoke School that caters for Classical, Sequence, Ballroom, Latin, Freestyle, Slow Dance & Commercial.
Treasurer - Alan Parker
Alan and Amanda Parker (PARKERDANCE) are husband and wife who have been dancing together since 1980.
They were successful in their amateur career, winning many national titles in Old Time and Modern Sequence dancing and being ranked in the top 6 amateur couples in the 1990s.
More recently they were finalists in the British Professional Classical Sequence Championships.
They now run a successful dance school in Barnsley, South Yorkshire and still compete professionally in inventive dance competitions as well as teaching and demonstrating on P&O cruises.
Committee
Amanda Parker
Alan and Amanda Parker (PARKERDANCE) are husband and wife who have been dancing together since 1980.
They were successful in their amateur career, winning many national titles in Old Time and Modern Sequence dancing and being ranked in the top 6 amateur couples in the 1990s.
More recently they were finalists in the British Professional Classical Sequence Championships.
They now run a successful dance school in Barnsley, South Yorkshire and still compete professionally in inventive dance competitions as well as teaching and demonstrating on P&O cruises.
Amy Whyatt
Having discovered her passion for ballroom at just three years old, Amy transitioned from a decorated regional medallist to a formidable international competitor alongside her husband and partner, Alex. Since making their mark as a top-24 duo when Amy was only 19, she has amassed an impressive resume, including titles such as Yorkshire Open Champion and finalist placements in the British and UK Closed Professional Latin championships. Her expertise has earned her top rankings at the World and German Open championships, and today, she continues to share her talent globally, performing as a guest entertainer with Alex on international cruise ships.
Key Highlights:
Early Start Began her journey at age 3.
Partnership Established a long-term professional and personal partnership with Alex.
Competitive Success Highlighted elite rankings in World, UK, and National circuits.
Professional Reach Noted her transition into global cruise ship entertainment.
Alex Whyatt
Alex’s dance journey began at just two years old, fueled by a childhood ambition to match his sister’s championship success and "win big trophies". He quickly fulfilled that promise by dominating the UKA circuit, winning every age category he entered before ascending to the international stage. His decorated career includes highlights such as being a World Junior 10 Dance semi-finalist, the Yorkshire Open Champion, and a two-time English Masters runner-up. Now an established elite competitor, Alex has secured top rankings at the World and German Open championships and is a consistent finalist in the British and UK Closed Professional Latin circuits.
Key Highlights:
Early Ambition Inspired to dance at age 2 to follow in his sister's footsteps.
Domestic Dominance Won every age group on the UKA circuit.
International Pedigree Noted semi-finalist and finalist placements at World, British, and UK levels.
Specialization Highlighted his prowess in both Latin and 10-dance disciplines.