79 years and counting

Dance is a captivating career that draws you into an unpredictable and often surreal world. It evolves from a simple hobby into a passion that enriches your daily life.

Our family has been on this journey for 79 years, filled with learning and emotions.
It all started when a young deaf girl, just 14 years old, joined a dance class in Liverpool and was warmly welcomed.

She achieved many victories, faced challenges, and found love along the way

Dorothy Addison was born with hearing difficulties and became completely deafened by the age of seven. Growing up in Liverpool during the second world war, she wouldn't receive her first hearing aid until she was 21.

At the age of 14 with her first weeks wages as a milliner in hand she asked her mam could she join a local dance school.. After earning her medals, she joined the Liverpool Ballroom dance scene of the 1940s and 50s, alongside her cousin and partner, Jimmy Swan. They were trained under the guidance of Jack Millington in Bootle and Alf Redmond, in Waterloo.

Cyril Lee, had been deafened since the age of 14 because of Otosclerosis which meant he wasn't 'called up' for National Service like his mates, so became a Master Butcher and by 18 he was in the local dance hall, learning to dance. Though meeting at 18 it took him another 10 years to ask Dorothy out but eventually they where married and

together, they became formation dancers and captains of the esteemed Millington’s formation team, eventually training as Standard Ballroom teachers with the UKAPTD.

Where it began

Janet Bosson

welcome to my world

A world that just excepted me when I too became deafened at 29 years old and has allowed me to grow and flourish ever since.

I remember when I first became deafened my mam's word’s where

welcome to my world

They were the best words she could have ever said to me because it made be realise, that if she could do all the things she did deafened from seven years old then so could I at 29 years old.

Dance Qualifications

Fellow & Examiner UKAPTD

Ballroom/Theatre Examiner (Since 2005)

Fellow Standard Ballroom (2004)

Fellow Latin American (2005)

Licentiate Classical Sequence

Licentiate Freestyle Disco

Licentiate Club Dance Salsa

Associate Argentine Tango

Associate Oriental Dance

Associate Cheer Dance

Associate Hip Hop and Street

Associate American Smooth & Rhythm

Associate in Rock 'n' Roll

Associate in Swing Dance

Latin American Professional L3 Choreography (Distinction)

Platinum Award Latin American Professional Level (Distinction)

Fellow IDTA

Fellow Standard Ballroom (2009)

Fellow Latin American (2009)

Licentiate Classical Sequence.

Licentiate Freestyle Disco,

Licentiate Salsa,

Associate Street Dance,

Associate in Rock 'n' Roll.

Associate in Argentine Tango

Associate in Cheerleading

Associate Standard Ballroom ADA (1989)

Equality and Unconscious Bias course - British Council

Member of the Guild of Professional Teachers of Dance

(since 1989)

What is biomechanics (DK)

Instructor Belly Dance BDC

Former licence to teach

MM Ballet,

Tap,

Modern Dance

Member of the Historical Dance Society

Preforming Arts Advanced Diploma (Level 5)

Fitness & Wellbeing Qualifications

National Academy of Sports Medicine- Women's Fitness Specialists

Personal Training and Fitness Diploma Level 3 CPTD Certified

Platies Trainer Professional Diploma E.C.Dip

Kundalini Yoga Instructor Diploma

CTAA Accredited Yoga instructor

Diploma in Physical Fitness

Former CIRCL Mobility Instructor

Diet and Nutrition Advisor - Advanced Level 4 Diploma

Weight loss Coach Diploma ofcourse (2016)

City and Guilds Home Economics Diploma

Food Safety Diplomas

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

Former Licence to instruct Zumba

Basic ,
Circuit
Core, Glutes, Burst
Indian, African, Brazil, Caribbean/Jamaica
Cue like a pro, Self Promotion, Social media

Trustee and Surface Area Dance and Theatre Newcastle

Teaching Qualifications

Access to HE Humanities and Teaching

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma (Higher Distinction)

Early Years Foundation Stage Diploma EYFS

Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Level 3 Professional Diploma

Runner up 2017 Teacher of the year - Dancing Times Magazine

Other Qualifications

English Speaking Board - Vocal Grade 1

English Speaking Board - Vocal Grade 2

English Literature A Level

English Language GCSE

British Sign Language Basic Level

Geography A Level

Science GCSE

Mathematics GCSE

Numeracy GCSE

IT GCSE

NVQ Level 2 Business Administration

Introduction to Safeguarding Diplomas: - SJA

Safeguarding Level 1
Counter Fraud
General Data Protection

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion Diplomas: - SJA

Knowledge
Behaviour

Charity Trustees Safeguard and protect: - NSPCC

Fundamentals of Paediatric Nursing Diploma

The role of the Nurse in surgical Care Diploma

Basic Microbiology Diploma

Phlebotomy Technician Training - AHF Diploma

eProtect Respiratory Infection Diploma

Introduction to COVID-19 Diploma:

Methods for detection,
Prevention,
Response
Control.

Monkey Pox: Epidemiology Diplomas

Sepsis Diploma

Tissue Viability HSG Diploma

Clinical Skills Package HSG Diploma

Moving and Handling Principal Diploma

Moving and Handling Levels 1 & 2 HSG Diplomas

Physical Restraint Awareness HSG Diploma

Regulation Diploma :

Care Quality Commission Level

Medical Management -

HSG Level 1 Diploma
HSG Level 2 Diploma

Drug and Alcohol eLearning Diploma

SJA First Aid -

Knowledge Course Level 1 & 2 Diploma
Knowledge Course Level 3 &4 Diploma
Operational First Aider - Comb/Care 1 & 2 Diplomas
Operational First Aider - Comb/Care 3 & 4 Diplomas

HSC Resuscitation -

Adults Level 1,2,3 Diplomas
Pediatric Level 2,3 Diplomas
Resuscitation Newborn Level 2,3 Diplomas

Celebrating 36 years as a qualified teacher in 2025