About | Danceforce PAA

Our story

Come and experience the expertise of our professional instructors, the warm and welcoming community of dancers, and our fully-equipt studio at Danceforce Performing Arts Academy. We cater to dancers of all levels, whether you're a novice or a seasoned performer seeking to enhance your technique. Our outstanding dance school provides everything you need to succeed. Don't hesitate to contact us to discover more!

Melissa Tweddle (Miss Mel)

Owner and Principal (IDTA)

Mel started dancing at the age of 4 at a local dance school in Wiltshire where she grew up and went on to train at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts from the age of 12-18 years, where she trained on the Classical Dance Course and the Musical Theatre Course. Whilst at Tring, Mel gained her teaching qualifications in Cecchetti Ballet and ISTD Modern.

After leaving Tring, Mel went on to dance professionally around the world, mainly in Casino shows as a Showgirl/dancer. Credits include: Benidorm Palace (Spain), The Crazy Paris Show (Macau), Casino Algarve (Portugal), Casino Loutraki (Greece), Flamingoland Theme Park (UK), and other shows and events.

After having her 2 daughters, Mel started teaching and owned her own dance school in York and gained her qualifications with the IDTA. After relocating to Hull to also become a Midwife, Mel has taught at various schools and began teaching at Danceforce in 2017.

Mel has since become owner and principal of Danceforce from September 2020.

Our Team

At Danceforce Performing Arts Academy, we feel incredibly privileged to have a phenomenal team of professionals who possess an exceptional level of training, extensive experience, and a diverse range of qualifications.

Miss Anne-Marie (IDTA)

Anne-Marie Crook

Originally from Watford, Anne-Marie trained at Stella Mann College of Performing Arts on a scholarship graduating with a Level 6 Trinity National Diploma in Musical Theatre and Advanced 2 Qualifications in Ballet, Tap and Modern.

Anne-Marie was fortunate to have a successful career as a professional Dancer, Singer and Dance Captain working all over the world and in many an amazing theatre for over 10 years before residing in Hull, studying her PGCE and lecturing within the city and London.

Anne-Marie has most recently written a Musical Theatre and Dance Degree which have been validated by the University of Hull and are now successfully running at Hull College Higher Education. Anne-Marie is Programme Leader and Lecturer for both degrees at Hull College and loves having the opportunity to identify potential in all students and work on progress and technique through demonstration, guidance and vast industry and professional knowledge.

Miss Jules

Jules Sampson

Jules started dancing when she was 2 and a bit at the Pamela Gray Dancing Academy and at 12 years old appeared in Annie at the Victoria Palace Theatre London and that was it, she was hooked.

At 16 she went to Arts Educational School London and studied 3 Year Musical Theatre Course. After leaving college Julie appeared in many shows including “Metropolis” with Brian Blessed and Judy Kuhn at The Piccadilly Theatre London, “42nd Street” at The Dominion Theatre London and UK Tour, “Flora the Red Menace” at the famous Orange Tree Richmond, UK Tour “What a Show” starring Tommy Steele at The Prince of Wales Theatre London.

Jules started teaching at Danceforce in September 2018.

Miss Kelly (IDTA)

Kelly Murray

Kelly has trained and studied as a professional dancer, with 13 years teaching experience and over 30 years dance experience, with a BTEC national diploma, foundation degree and BA Hons degree all within the performing arts and dance.

Kelly trained at the Laban contemporary and pineapple dance studios in London taking classes within contemporary and street dance.

Kelly has worked within the entertainment industry for children’s entertainment and corporate events, as well as working as an assistant choreographer in New York to create musical and dance stage performances.

Kelly has taught at a variety of schools and has been with Danceforce teaching Contemporary and Street Dance since 2018.

Find a class

Book A TWO-WEEK TRIAL!

Building connections with the teacher and fellow students is a gradual process, and we aim for every prospective student during the trial period to sense the beginnings of friendships and a sense of belonging. Achieving this warm environment cannot happen within just one week.

Our goal is for new students to fully immerse themselves in all aspects of our classes and the school's offerings. One week is insufficient, particularly for our preschool students, as it often takes a few weeks to nurture their confidence and guarantee they feel secure and content. We want their experience to be rich and fulfilling from the start.

We welcome all new students to join us for 2 weeks for just £15 before signing up to help you settle in, meet your teachers and classmates, and make sure you're happy in your class.

Book Now