About Us

Founder & Director

Jillian attended Point Park University, in Pittsburgh, PA studying Dance and Musical Theatre toward her BFA. Jillian worked with Norwegian Cruise Line as a singer, dancer, dance captain, and choreographer for over six years. Other credits include: performer and assistant choreographer for Cedar Point amusement Park;. Dancer and Singer for: RWS Associates and, Holland America. Film and tv credits: Bloodline: Netflix, Dancer in Love and Other Drugs: 20th Century Fox, Toyota commercial, Miami. Jillian moved to England in March 2017 to pursue her dreams of furthering her dance career. American Dance School was founded in June 2017. Jillian Teaches every Ballet and Jazz class at American Dance School in addition to being the director of Team ADS. Other teaching credits include: M&M Jazz company workshop, Move it Dance convention, NCL auditions, BNU Judge dance competition, Jillian also teaches dance, weekly at Wantage C of E.

Miss Tracey has been working at ADS for seven years. Tracey is our Designated Safeguarding lead as well as head of welfare for all children at ADS. Tracey truly cares and makes it her job to personally know each and every single child that enters through the door. Tracey is also our wardrobe supervisor and costume lead for Team ADS. Tracey is also qualified in emergency paediatric first aid. We love you Miss Tracey.

Rosie has been teaching at ADS for over four years. Rosie is a remarkable teacher and creative who is loved by all those she teaches. Rosie trained at Laine Theatre Arts, graduating in 2019. Working in various areas of the industry, most recently performing in ‘The Sicilian Vespers’ at The Royal Opera House. Other recent credits include: Dancer in ‘Eliza: A New Bloomin’ Ballet’ (Workshop cast) Coppélia in ‘Coppélia’ (KVN dance company) Dancer in ‘The Witcher’ (Netflix) ‘Hansel and Gretel’ and ‘Tales of Hoffmann’ (ROH), Dancer in ‘Heartstopper’ (Netflix) and ‘The Other Bennet Sister’ (BBC) and Ballerina Stills Model for FujiFilmUK and Centurion Magazine. Rosie also teaches and choreographs at various schools, colleges and universities across the country.

Daniel has been inspiring students at ADS since 2018! We are very lucky to have Daniel’e energy and talent weekly for all pupils who take Hip Hop classes. Daniel graduated from Buckinghamshire University and began his career. Credits include: Dancer at the 2012 London Olympic Opening Ceremony dancer for Musical Artists including: Fleur East, Troye Sivian, Dizzie Rascal. Film Credits: Choreographer, “Playa Marina”. Daniel is founder and director of Groove Aerobics.

Immy graduated ADS in 2019 and has come back to teach the next generation. After graduating Shockout Arts with a Bachelor degree in professional and Commercial dance, Immy has been an incredible role model, mentor and choreographer. Immy has recently taught dance and choreographed in Melbourne Australia. Film Credits: dancer in “Playa Marina” Since returning, Immy teaches all of our pupils at ADS and has won several choreography awards.

Portia is a well loved member of our team for the past 4 years! Portia teaches our Musical Theatre programme to pupils ages 7 and up. Portia graduated from Urdang Academy with a dance degree. Portia’s performing credits include: The Bodyguard, U.K. tour as Ensemble and U/S/ Rachel. Marron and Nicky. U.K. tour Soul Sister as swing and dance captain U/S Tina Turner. Teena Marie original cast Motown the Musical (London), Beautiful The Carole King Musical (London), Kinky Boots U.K. tour, Ensemble and U/S Lauren, The Book of Mormon U/S Nabulungi (London) Film Credits: Assistant Choreographer, “Playa Marina”.