Kate Connor joined JBD in the early 1990's and went on to become part of the 'original' JBD Senior class. 
Kate danced with us until she was 18 years of age. She is now a fully qualified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer and runs Kate Connor Fitness. 
Kate has regularly coached classes at Studio 10 including Boot Camps, Zumba, Pilates and Dance Fitness. Here is what she said about JBD:

"I joined The Joanne Banks Dancers when I was 11 years old doing one class a week. I loved it that much that I was soon attending 4 nights a week and some weekends where I did tap, modern, ballet, acro and private lessons as well as taking on an Assistant Teacher role. It soon became my life and I couldn't wait for dance lessons and to see my dance family. I made so many great friends. 

Joanne is a fab teacher and dancer and taught me so much. Being part of The JBD's gave me confidence, taught me not only how to dance but how to perform too. All of these skills I still use today.

I would recommend the dance school to anyone. The dance school is so professional and so friendly. It lead me on to set up my own fitness business. A job that I totally love."

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