CHATER DANCE ACADEMY - Key Persons


James Robinson

Job Titles:
  • COMMERCIAL TEACHER
After completing his training at LCPA James gained professional work, working with artists such as The Pussycat Dolls and The Wanted. James' televsion credits include Soapstar, Superstar, Stars in Their Eyes and The X Factor. James now choreographs and teaches in numerous colleges around the country.

Jess Hickey

Job Titles:
  • ASSISTANT TEACHER ( BA ) ( MBTDA ADv 1 )
Miss Jess has trained with the academy from the age of 16 and has gained her BTDA examinations as well as graduating from De Montford University with a BA in Dance. She has now taken on dance classes within our Coventry Branch.Contact us here

Kelly Chater

Job Titles:
  • ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Miss Kelly trained at the academy from the age of 2 and after completing her degree in Business Economics and Finance decided that her heart was in dancing and teaching. She returned to the school as a part time teacher and after the birth of her first child in 2006 took on a more senior role within the academy. Miss Kelly has also recently qualified as a BTDA examiner and teaches in many local schools.

Laura Bentley

Job Titles:
  • SENIOR TEACHER ( MBTDA Reg TC )
Miss Laura trained at the academy from the age of 2. At the age of 19 Miss Laura gained employment working for Carnival Cruise Lines in the USA. She danced with the company for 6 years returning home in 2005 and she teaches in the Nuneaton studios.

Pam Chater

Job Titles:
  • PRINCIPAL FBTDA Reg F & Senior Examiner
Miss Pam established the Acadmey in 1977 after being in partnership in Coventry for 7 years. Over the years Miss Pam has influenced many of her students lives encouraging them to achieve their dreams, both in their professional and personal lives. Miss Pam is now a senior examiner with B.T.D.A and has travelled the world examining and adjudicating.