About Us

Firstly, Mary Cruickshank was born in England and grew up in Canada. Beginning her dance teaching career in 1971 by teaching and developing Ballroom and Latin American dance courses for colleges, universities, recreation Centers and Education Boards across Ontario, Canada.

In England teaching in London at the Gwenythe Walsh Dance Studio in the 1990’s. Later, Mary moved to West Berkshire been teaching in Newbury, Thatcham and Hungerford area. Mary taught for 10 years for Newbury College. The various dance programs been teaching Ballroom and Latin Dancing, Wedding Dance, Line Dancing, Special dance Classes with disabilities and Chair Dancing with Dementia.

Secondly, Mary is a Fellow of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing and two Canadian Dance organizations. Thirdly, Mary started her dance background with her father, Bernard Cruickshank at the age of five years old. Bernard won the OLD TIME Kent Professional Dance Champion three times in the 1950’s. In addition, Bernard achieved a Fellowship in the Imperial Society Teacher of Dancing.

Further more, Mary been privileged to train with Frank Regan, the North American Dance Champion, Anne Harding, the Australian Dance Champion and Sam Sodano, a legendary figure in the world of ballroom dancing, is the mastermind behind the creation of the renowned Ohio Star Ball. Over the years, Mary continues to receive training from a number of the finest professionals in the field of Ballroom and Latin American dance.

In Conclusion, Mary expertise is teaching people how to become dancers. In turn, the students receive the benefit of increased confidence, ability to dance and the joy of dancing.  Mary truly holds a unique style of teaching.

Testimonial:
Mary is one of the most gifted teachers I’ve ever known.   Whatever your starting skill level, she will make you an eager and confident dancer.  And, you’ll have a load of fun learning from her..

Amy and Bruce, Virginia, USA

“I love your teaching vigour and zest for joy! You certainly give everything you have to everyone around you in dance and off the dance floor.” Brian Torner,

Brian Torner, Dance Director at The Continental Dance Club, Canada