Meet Bernie

 

British born Bernadette has been teaching dance for 15 years and can’t remember a time she wasn’t on the dance floor. She is trained in many different dance styles and enjoys teaching them to people of all ages and levels, whether they are a seasoned competitor or a complete novice. She is passionate about bringing the joy of dance to everyone.

Teaches: Country, Swing, Ballroom, Latin

Private Lesson Tier: Expert

 
 

Accolades:

2020 UCWDC World Championships 2nd Place Overall Classic Masters

2019 UCWDC World Championships 2nd Place Overall Classic Masters

2018 UCWDC World Championships Classic Masters Overall Champion

2018 UCWDC World Championships Classic Masters Showdance Overall Champion

2018 UCWDC World Championships 2nd Place Top Female Teacher 

2017 UCWDC World Championships 2nd Place Overall Classic Masters

2017 UCWDC World Championships 1st Place Top Female Teacher

2016 UCWDC World Championships 2nd Place Overall Classic Master

2016 UCWDC World Championships Classic Masters Showdance Overall Champion 

2016 UCWDC World Championships 1st Place Top Female Teacher

2015 UCWDC World Championships 2nd Place Top Female Teacher

2010 UCWDC World Championships 2nd Place Overall Classic Masters

2009 UCWDC World Championships Superstar Female Overall Champion

2007 UCWDC World Championships ProPro Female Open I Overall Champion

2006 UCWDC World Championships Classic Open I Overall Champion

2006 ACDA National Championships Classic Open I Overall Champion

2006 Finalist on the BBC TV Dance Show “Strictly Dance Fever”

2005 North American Open Profesional 8 Dance Champion

2005 North American Classic Open Division 1 Champion

2004 UCWDC Star Award Nominated Dancer of the Year

2004 European Showcase Open Division 1 Champion

2003 UCWDC World Championships Line Dance Female Classic Open Advanced Overall Champion

2003 UCWDC World Championships Line Dance Female Open Showcase Overall Champion

2003 UCWDC World Championships ProAm Female Open Showcase Overall Champion

2003 UCWDC World Championships ProAm Female Classic Open Advanced Scholarship Overall Champion

2002 UCWDC World Championships ProAm Female Junior Teen Showcase Overall Champion

2002 UCWDC World Championships 2nd Place Overall Line Dance Female Junior Teen Showcase

2001 UCWDC World Championships Classic Junior Teen Couples Overall Champions

2001 UCWDC World Championships Line Dance Female Junior Teen Showcase Overall Champion

2001 UCWDC World Championships 2nd Place Overall Line Dance Female Classic Junior Teen Advanced

2001 UCWDC World Championships 2nd Place Overall ProAm Female Classic Junior Teen Novice

2000 UCWDC World Championships 2nd Place Overall ProAm Female Classic Junior Teen Newcomer

1999 UCWDC World Championships 2nd Place Overall Line Dance Female Junior Teen Showcase

 
 

Words from our students:

 “Bernie is joy! I always leave our lessons with a smile on my face and new insights to improve my dancing. Not only does she help my dancing technique, she also builds my confidence. Thanks for being my teacher, Bernie!”

    - Monta Jane Akin