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Judith and Tony

Judith & Tony Bennett

Owner

Both Tony and Judith began dancing as small children, before turning their love of dance into a career in competitive dancing, both becoming champions in Ballroom and Latin.
Aged 25 they joined together becoming dance partners in which they travelled extensively around the world demonstrating their extraordinary dance ability before competing on the original series of ‘come dancing’ for many years.
 
Over 40 years ago they combined their experience of dancing competitively, with their teaching qualifications to open the dance school and share dance with the city of Sheffield.
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Dale Bennett

Dale Bennett

Owner

Dale began dancing aged six within his parents dance school, his dance career quickly gained momentum aged 11 when he became International Juvenile Champion in Ballroom and Latin and even represented England in the World Championships.
 
 
After many successful years dancing and competing around the world, Dale retired aged 22 to the USA where he shared his dance knowledge through teaching and adjudicating.
 
 
Dale now teaches within City Limits Dancentre and also his own sister studio City Limits Zone.
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Ruth Estrello Pinto

Ruth Estrella-Pinto

Head Of Ballet

Ruth has been teaching at City Limits for over 25 years.  She is a qualified and registered teacher with both the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and the International Dance Teachers’ Association (IDTA), entering students for ballet and tap exams.

She started dancing at the age of 6, with an ambition to teach dance since her teens.  She trained with the Thompson School in Rotherham, where she first qualified as a teacher with the British Ballet Organization (BBO).  Following a short period gaining experience as a professional dancer,  she went on to study Performing Arts at Leicester Polytechnic (now De Montford University), gaining BA (Hons) 2.1. Subsequent training has led to further teaching qualifications with the RAD and IDTA.  After spending a short period of time overseas, she settled in Sheffield, where she has been teaching children and adults for over 35 years.

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Rebecca Squires

Rebecca Squires

Head of Street & Fitness

Since the age of 3, Becky has danced many different styles including Ballet, tap, salsa, Latin & street dance.
Becky began teaching at the dance school in 2011 aged 17 after an opportunity to assist in the running of Saturday morning classes, since that time she has taken on teaching roles in both Street dance & also fitness classes.

Becky loves teaching the varied ages and abilities these classes offer, she enjoys creating a relaxed, happy & positive atmosphere for all!

Becky has most recently moved into creating specialised wedding dance routines for couple wanting to add a little pizazz to their special day, alongside our very popular dance camps!

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Hayley and Anna Simpson

Hayley & Anna Simpson

Head of Children's Ballroom and Latin

Anna & Hayley are two sisters who have spent many years competing together at a high level in the all girls catagory, they have inspired many of the younger generation to dance solo or all girl within competitions on seeing their success.


They now focus their teaching time on bringing through the youth to prepare for competitions, exams & shows with a fresh prospective to traditional ballroom & Latin.

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Tracey Pearson

Tracey Pearson

Modern Jive teacher

Tracey started dancing at the age of 9 and competed in Ballroom and Latin in the Northern region. At the age of 16 she decided to train as an instructor and qualified as a member of the IDTA at the age of 19. She has been teaching at City Limits for 24 years. She teaches Ballroom & Latin and specialises in teaching Modern Jive and running Modern Jive nights. She also teaches private lessons and wedding couples.

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City-Limits is a family run, world class dance centre and venue located in Sheffield. Established in 1980 by Tony and Judith Bennett and sons Dale and Darren. Darren with his wife Lilia Kopylova are former winners of the BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.

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Ballroom & Latin

The splendour, the glitter and the glamour of Ballroom and Latin dancing (as seen on BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing") has never been easier to master! Our team of experienced instructors will guide you through the basic steps of the Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba and Jive! Ballroom and Latin can be enjoyed in both formal and informal settings, at parties and dinner dances. Though it may seem a style suited to adults, it is increasingly popular with children as we offer the opportunity to compete and represent the City-Limits School. Let us revive the most elegant of social pastimes and get the whole of Sheffield Ballroom dancing. Whether you have to left-feet or a budding Fred Astaire, we’ll have you waltzing up a storm in no time. You never know, you might spot Darren & Lilia!

Ballet

Don’t worry; if you weren’t the tiny tot in a tutu who took Ballet classes from aged three, it’s never too late to fall in love with this elegant style of dance. Lots of people attend ballet classes for the sheer pleasure of the dance, and not in order to become a professional. Our classes are for all ages and are beneficial for posture, flexibility and mobility. They can also be a solid foundation when learning other styles of dance.

Tap Dance

Tap is for people who like to make music with their feet. In this class, you will learn the basics of how rhythm is created through transference of weight and the action of body-leg-foot. You will learn basic tap steps and ways of combining them into spectacular powerful sequences, as well as the basics of improvisation. Anyone at any age can have a go, and in a very short space of time you can gain a real sense of accomplishment. Please remember to bring your tap shoes with you - the louder you sound the better!

Street Dance

Street dance started appearing in clubs in the USA in the late 1970s. With the help from films such as "Step Up" and groups such as”Diversity”, Street dance has grown in popularity, causing a great demand in dance schools across the UK. Dance to the latest chart music and learn the basics of street and hip-hop in our beginners’ classes – whilst trying the more complicated moves as you progress with your class! It is never too late to start Street Dance we offer classes for tiny tots through to adults, there’s even the opportunity for our kids to join a Crew and perform/compete representing City-Limits.