Rachel Banham
Assistant Instructor
A Bit About Rachel
Rachel starting dancing at the age of 3 and quickly took a shine to it. Throughout her childhood Rachel competed nationally in Freestyle, Rock and Roll, Classical Sequence, Team and Street Dance with huge success.
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Upon attending the University of Surrey, alongside her degree, Rachel then took up Ballroom and Latin dancing and competed for their varsity team.
Since then, Rachel has return the compete in events such as the Northamptonshire Dance Festival and performs in Strictly Brackley Town. She is nurturing and patience with students, and loves helping to guide beginners into the wonderful world of Ballroom and Latin dancing.
Experience
Disco Kid Freestyle Team Champion | Dec 2008
Rachel and the Team achieved national success with their freestyle team on numerous occasions before going onto win DKKQ at Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
University Varsity National Championships | 2012
Alongside her teammates from Surrey University, Rachel took to the floor at the famous Empress Ballroom in the Winter Gardens. Being the best ranked all girl couple in the UK.
Northamptonshire Dance Festival | Oct 2022
Taking part in the first ever NDF event, she became runner up with her partner in both their Ballroom and Latin categories.