About Blackwell

Blackwell dance academy opened its’ doors in 2004 with only a handful of pupils. It now has over 100 pupils and is growing from strength to strength. In 2010 it moved to its own purpose built and fully equipped studio based at “The Factory Studios”, Bournemouth.

The School Principal, Clare Mullins F.I.D.T.A. , is qualified at the highest Fellowship level with many years of teaching experience. She also worked as a professional dancer and choreographer for over ten years. As a dancer she travelled to various countries as well as performing in many top UK Theatres. She worked with a variety of stars including Bruce Forsyth, Brian Connolly, Paul Nicholas, Mel B to name but a few! She has also done a variety of choreography for both TV and Theatre including the Fareham Pantomime with Keith Harris for three consecutive years. Clare enjoys utilising her choreography skills in the annual show which all pupils have the chance to participate in. Clare likes to involve pupils in as many other performance events as possible which greatly improves the childrens confidence.