Wendy has been dancing from the age of 3, starting with Ballet, then adding Tap, Modern and Jazz to her vocabulary. She took all grades and vocational exams with the RAD and ISTD. Aged 21, Wendy's dance teacher suggested she takes on a teaching role, and to her surprise, she enjoyed it so much that she decided to enrol on the teacher training programmes in RAD Ballet, and ISTD Modern and Tap, completed her teaching qualifications, and set up her own dance school, originally known as the 'Wendy Burke School of Dance'. Wendy has been teaching for over 32 years and now has the honour of mentoring trainee dance teachers for the Royal Academy of Dance with great success. Wendy continues to learn, recently completing her certification in PBT (Progressing Ballet Techinque), the Silver Swans Syllabus, and is also a qualified Pointe Shoe Fitter. Wendy loves to see young people progress and have the confidence to take on new ventures with their dancing. Wendy enjoys focussing on 1-1 coaching and mentoring with our more mature dancers, as they develop and take their next steps towards their career.

Emily has been dancing since the age of four, growing up in Jersey, Channel Islands. She began competing from a young age, winning her first competition with a ballet solo at just four years old, and continued to reach the All England Dance finals every year. In 2013, Emily represented Jersey at the Dance World Cup with another ballet solo. She went on to train at Ballet West, touring Scotland annually in full-length ballets. Some of her roles included Juliet’s friend in Romeo and Juliet, as well as a Snowflake and Candy Cane in The Nutcracker. At 18, she graduated with a degree in Professional Dance. Alongside her training, Emily completed all her Royal Academy of Dance exams from Grades to Advanced 2, achieving Distinction at every level. At 21, Emily gained her RAD teaching qualifications and began teaching at Generations Dance Academy, where she has been ever since. She teaches Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and Leaps & Turns, and works closely with the competition team, earning choreography awards for her creative work.

Miss Emma teaches SEN, Musical Theatre, Street Kidz, Acrobatic Arts, Aerial Hoop & Silks, and Circus Skills at Generations Dance Academy. A creative at heart, Miss Emma loves seeing her ideas come to life on stage through the talent and passion of her students. She believes there are no limits to what can be achieved when creativity and dedication come together. Outside of the studio, Miss Emma has many hobbies—one of her favourites being snow sports. She has even been snowboarding in the Arctic Circle!

Freya is a recent graduate of Bird College, where she received professional training in dance and musical theatre. She has performed internationally as a professional dancer, gaining valuable industry experience. With over seven years of teaching experience, Freya is passionate about nurturing talent and inspiring confidence in her students. She is thrilled to be joining the GDA team and looks forward to sharing her knowledge, creativity, and love for dance with the next generation of performers. Freya is teaching pre-primary and grade 2 ballet & primary Acro. Fun fact: there is a giraffe at Woburn Safari Park named Freya because of me! Dance fact: I applied for and flew out to my first professional dance contract all within 24 hours!

I have recently finished my professional training at Addict Dance Academy. I am currently auditioning and working in the industry. I absolutely adore teaching and sharing my passion for dance. My goal is to share my knowledge to as many students as possible, and my dream job is to perform in Moulin Rouge the musical. Fun Fact: I am Dance Captain for Ultra90s I have toured with 90s stars such as Baby D, Kelly Lorena, Livin Joy to name a few.

Lucy has had a love for tap dancing her whole life, beginning at just four years old—and she was even still tapping up to 36 weeks pregnant! Her passion for the style has only grown over the years, and she now has the absolute pleasure of sharing it with others at Generations Dance Academy. Lucy teaches Adult and Senior Tap, welcoming dancers of all abilities, from complete beginners to advanced tappers. She brings energy and fun to every class, using a mix of modern and classic music to keep her students inspired and motivated. For Lucy, the joy of teaching comes from seeing her dancers grow in confidence, develop new skills, and most importantly, enjoy every step along the way.