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.
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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.
My background is varied and exciting.
I grew up in the dance world of the north of England with coachers who were well know: Margret Redmond, Eric Lashbrook, Iris, Ian & Derick Mayers, George Coad, Pat Thompson, and David Bullen.
I learn Ballet, Tap, Ballroom, Latin American, Classical Sequence, Freestyle, and Drama appearing in shows and competitions.
On leaving school I trained at the Well know Southport Catering College for two years, and though I love to cook and I'm quite good at it, passing my City and Guild. I knew catering was not the career for me.
So I became a nurse. (but that's a whole other story ask me sometime)
Moving on 10 years ,,,,,,,,,,
I too lost my hearing after an accident and another career change was needed!
With my parents help I went back to my first love Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre.
Running Schools in Southport, Preston, Blackpool and West Cumbria.
Today I am:
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A Fellow of both the UKA and IDTA,
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Member of the Guild of Teachers of Dance,
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As well as being a Personal Trainer,
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Yoga and Pilates Coach.
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An Examiner for the UKA (Blackpool)
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Trustee for SADT (Newcastle)
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Principal of Bosson School of Dance (West Cumbria)
Dance Qualifications
Fellow & Examiner UKAPTD
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Ballroom/Theatre Examiner (Since 2005)
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Fellow Standard Ballroom (2004)
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Fellow Latin American (2005)
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Licentiate Classical Sequence
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Licentiate Freestyle Disco
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Licentiate Club Dance Salsa
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Associate Argentine Tango
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Associate Oriental Dance
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Associate Cheer Dance
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Associate Hip Hop and Street
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Associate American Smooth & Rhythm
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Associate in Rock 'n' Roll
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Associate in Swing Dance
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Latin American Professional L3 Choreography (Distinction)
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Platinum Award Latin American Professional Level (Distinction)
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Fellow IDTA
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Fellow Standard Ballroom (2009)
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Fellow Latin American (2009)
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Licentiate Classical Sequence.
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Licentiate Freestyle Disco,
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Licentiate Salsa,
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Associate Street Dance,
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Associate in Rock 'n' Roll.
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Associate in Argentine Tango
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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)​
Acting Advanced Diploma (Level 5)​
Fitness & Wellbeing Qualifications
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Women's Fitness Specialist - National Academy of Sports Medicine
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Fitness for Two - AFAA
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Hydration Through The Lens of Health and Fitness - AFAA
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Working Through Cancer: Exercise as part of recovery - AFAA
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Ready to Roll: What Science Says about Self- Myofascial Release - AFAA
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Training the Brain: The Neuroscience of Aerobic Exercise - AFAA
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Personal Training and Fitness Diploma Level 3 CPTD Certified
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Professional Sports Psychology Diploma Full Accredited
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Platies Trainer Professional Diploma - E.C. Dip
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Kundalini Yoga Instructor - Diploma CTAA Accredited
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Yin Yoga level 1
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Yoga Teacher training 100 hours
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Mobility Instructor -CIRCL Mobility
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Sound Healing Practitioner Level 1 Accredited
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Sound Healing Practitioner Level 2 Accredited
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Diet and Nutrition Advisor - Advanced Level 4 Diploma
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Weight loss Coach - ofcourse Diploma
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Home Economics - City and Guilds Home Diploma
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Food Safety Diplomas
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Level 1
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Level 2
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Level 3
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Former Licence to instruct Zumba
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Basic ​,
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Circuit
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Core, Glutes, Burst
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Indian, African, Brazil, Caribbean/Jamaica
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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
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Safeguarding Level 1
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Counter Fraud
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General Data Protection
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion Diplomas: - SJA
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Knowledge
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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:
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Methods for detection,
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Prevention,
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Response
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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 :
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Care Quality Commission Level
Medical Management -
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HSG Level 1 Diploma
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HSG Level 2 Diploma ​​
Drug and Alcohol eLearning Diploma
SJA First Aid -
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Knowledge Course Level 1 & 2 Diploma
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Knowledge Course Level 3 &4 Diploma
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Operational First Aider - Comb/Care 1 & 2 Diplomas
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Operational First Aider - Comb/Care 3 & 4 Diplomas
HSC Resuscitation -
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Adults Level 1,2,3 Diplomas
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Pediatric Level 2,3 Diplomas
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Resuscitation Newborn Level 2,3 Diplomas