About Us
Dallas Chapman
As owner of Rayner's, I have the marvellous opportunity to meet so many people. Not only students, who have become my friends and of course the teachers who I am immensely proud of. I have the great privilege of working both at home and abroad as a senior examiner for the IDTA. I love training teachers for their professional qualifications but also taking the various classes throughout the week for the social dancer. Of a weekend I can also be seen travelling around the country adjudicating at competitions all ages and a range of styles. Fellow & Examiner IDTA, Fellow ISTD, Championship ADJ BDC & Chairman ADFP, PG Dip. DBS checked.
Coral Snuggs
Head Teacher of the Junior School. I have been dancing at Rayner’s for years and I have been given the greatest opportunity to teach here too. I am trained in a variety of dances and skills ranging from Hip Hop, Commercial, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Latin, Ballroom, Singing, Acting, Musical Theatre and more. My dancing journey has just begun, and I cannot wait to meet more passionate dancers and help them kick-start their dream journey. BTEC Extended Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts, Pre – Associate Ballroom, Associate Freestyle. DBS checked.
Celia Ellis
I teach all the ballroom genres but specialize in teaching wedding couples. I love helping people achieve their dream for the big day and putting them at ease. Coming to dance later in life, my work with the NHS by day and teaching at weekends making the best of both worlds. Licentiate IDTA in Latin & Ballroom, Salsa Dip.
Bev McCabe
Having taken ballet classes from the age of 5, I then moved over to Ballroom at the age of 13 as my mum was a Ballroom teacher. You could say I was ‘following in her footsteps’. I was totally bitten by the Ballroom Bug - I took all my IDTA medals until there was no more to do and also competed in small competitions. That was when I decided I’d like to teach – I took my pre-associate Ballroom and have never looked back. I then found Rayners and took my next Ballroom and Latin teaching exams with Jack. I’m still taking professional lessons with Dallas and have started my Fellowship in Ballroom.I thoroughly enjoy my dancing and teaching and love imparting my knowledge onto all dancers.
IDTA Licentiate in Latin, Ballroom and Viennese Waltz
Rod Sturgess
I have been dancing since a young man at the school, enjoyed taking part in medallist competitions and still enjoy going to the local dances and performances that are around the area. The enjoyment and fun of still dancing and meeting up with friends is something to look forward to. Associate IDTA Latin & Ballroom.
Jess Bates
Loves working with the younger children and see them gain their confidence. I am following in mum’s footsteps as she also taught at Rayner's. My passion is being on stage as part of the Rayner's dance team and my local amateur dramatics. Gained my IDTA Pre-Associate Latin Teachers. DBS Checked.