MEET THE TEAM

Meet the Team

The Friendly Faces at the 
Lait Dance Club

Alex Boswell-Westley AISTD (B/L)

Alex has been teaching at the Lait Dance Club for many years mainly at Martesham but now she is becoming more involved in the School activities & is available for Private Lessons

Annette Lait- Partner in the Club. A.I.S.T.D(B/L) 

A talented dancer and former National U.K. Youth Latin Champion. Annette teaches Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, & Rock ‘n’ Roll to a high standard she is fun kind and all wonderful team leader.

Bruce Lait- Partner in the Club. F.I.S.T.D(F) L.I.S.T.D (L)

Partner in the club, Former British National Youth Latin champion.

He trains medallists and competitors of all ages.

Chantelle Kilpatrick

(Student Teacher)

Chantelle has been studying Ballroom and Latin dancing at the Lait Dance Club since she was a child. Chantelle competes regularly across the UK.


As a teacher in training, Chantelle's goal is to help students grow in confidence, with a special focus in preparing them for competitions.


When at the school, you will regularly find Chantelle assisting in group classes, delivering personal tuition and partnering students at competitions.


Jenny Worne F.I.S.T.D (B). A.I.S.T.D.(L)

Jenny has 42 years of teaching experience in Ballroom and Latin, all ages, all grades. She also helps Pat to organise club activities; she has a great personality and sense of humour.

Lana Giner

Lana has been a dance assistant since she was  14 years old, helping with children and adult classes.

Lana is now one of our student teachers and is available for private lessons.

Alongside Ballroom and Latin, Lana has trained from a young age in Ballet, Tap and Lyrical/ Contemporary up to grade 6. Along with qualifications in GCSE and A-Level in dance.

Lana has performed in cabarets, shows and public displays in all genres.

Pat Lait F.I.S.T.D

(B/L/D/RnR) 

Tom’s constant support, Pat organises most of the club’s activities. A former member of the I.S.T.D Disco Freestyle committee, Pat trains all ages and grades from Beginner to Professional in Ballroom, Latin & Freestyle.

Raju and Lorraine Arulanantham

(Teachers in Training) 

Raju and Lorraine are 2 years unbeaten Canadian Champions; 17 years unbeaten Gold Cup Champions and also won the Stars of the Future Open to the World. They are enjoying helping with classes and are running social dance practices for beginners.

They are now available for private lessons. 

Sally Copple A.I.S.T.D

(B/L)

Sally has been with the Lait Dance Club since she was a child herself. Sally teaches Ballroom and Latin to children and adults; she is a very experienced teacher.


Sarah Wagstaff Till

Tom Lait F.I.S.T.D

(B/L)

Tom has been dancing for 70 years, teaching Ballroom & Latin for 50 years. Former East Anglian Champion. Tom founded the Lait Dance Club with his wife Pat in 1974.


Alex Boswell-Westley AISTD (B/L)

Alex has been teaching at the Lait Dance Club for many years mainly at Martesham but now she is becoming more involved in the School activities & is available for Private Lessons

Annette Lait- Partner in the Club. A.I.S.T.D(B/L) 

A talented dancer and former National U.K. Youth Latin Champion.

Annette teaches Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, & Rock ‘n’ Roll to a high standard. She is fun, kind and a wonderful team leader.

Bruce Lait- Partner in the Club. F.I.S.T.D(F) L.I.S.T.D (L)

A Former British National Youth Latin Champion.

Fellow & Committee Member of the ISTD.

Bruce has stared on the West End stage

He trains dancers of all ages & grades

Chantelle Kilpatrick

Student Teacher

Chantelle has been studying Ballroom and Latin dancing at the Lait Dance Club since she was a child. Chantelle competes regularly across the UK.

As a teacher in training, Chantelle's goal is to help students grow in confidence, with a special focus  in preparing them for competitions.

When at the school, you will regularly find Chantelle assisting in group classes, delivering personal tuition and partnering students at competitions.

Jenny Worne F.I.S.T.D (B). A.I.S.T.D.(L)

Jenny has 42 years of teaching experience in Ballroom and Latin, all ages, all grades. She also helps Pat to organise club activities; she has a great personality and sense of humour.

Lana Giner

Student Teacher

Lana has been a dance assistant since she was  14 years old, helping with children and adult classes.

Lana is now one of our student teachers and is available for private lessons.

Alongside Ballroom and Latin, Lana has trained from a young age in Ballet, Tap and Lyrical/ Contemporary up to grade 6. Along with qualifications in GCSE and A-Level in dance.

Lana has performed in cabarets, shows and public displays in all genres.

Pat Lait F.I.S.T.D

(B/L/D/RnR) 

Tom’s constant support, Pat organises most of the club’s activities. A former member of the I.S.T.D Disco Freestyle committee, Pat trains all ages and grades from Beginner to Professional in Ballroom, Latin & Freestyle.

Raju and Lorraine Arulanantham

(Teachers in Training) 

Raju and Lorraine are 2 years unbeaten Canadian Champions; 17 years unbeaten Gold Cup Champions and also won the Stars of the Future Open to the World. They are enjoying helping with classes and are running social dance practices for beginners.

They are now available for private lessons. 

Sally Copple A.I.S.T.D

(B/L)

Sally has been with the Lait Dance Club since she was a child herself. Sally teaches Ballroom and Latin to children and adults; she is a very experienced teacher.


Sarah Wagstaff Till

Bio Coming Soon!

Tom Lait F.I.S.T.D

(B/L)

Tom has been dancing for 70 years, teaching Ballroom & Latin for 50 years. Former East Anglian Champion. Tom founded the Lait Dance Club with his wife Pat in 1974.


We look forward to dancing with you!

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