Bruce Richardson - Head Coach

Our Head Coach, Bruce Richardson, has ultimate responsibility for all coaching (including the employment of other coaching staff) and for all trials and selections for our Team and Pre-Team (Beginners Team).

Bruce has been the club's ballroom coach for many years and has a unique record of success in university dancesport.. Teams trained by Bruce have been victorious at the national university championships on 11 occasions. He recently reached a shortlist of three for one of the prestigious Carl Alan awards (the 'Oscars of dance') after being nominated in recognition of the outstanding quality of his coaching.

In addition to providing coaching for club classes Bruce is available to give private lessons and is happy to teach anyone from experienced competitive dancers to engaged couples wanting to learn a 'first waltz'. He is also available to teach at corporate events, balls and private functions. If you would like to arrange a private lesson or teaching at an event, either for yourself or as a gift, please contact Bruce on 07771 895949 between 11am and 6pm. Lessons cost £26 per hour and you can come on your own or bring a partner.

Neil Kelly - Consulting Latin Coach

Neil teaches the Club’s Latin medals classes as well as being the main Latin coach of the Beginners Team. Neil is also available for private tuition. Lessons cost £26 per hour and you can come on your own or bring a partner. To book a lesson please call Neil on 07821086678 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Bea Prentiss - Consulting Salsa Coach

Bea is the Club’s Salsa coach and runs all the Club’s Salsa and Rueda classes. Bea is also available for private tuition. Lessons cost £26 per hour and can be booked by calling her on 07775506602 or by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Team Coaches

For information about private lessons with the team coaches please click here