Karen Heath started dancing at the age of 3 years old.  She did all her training under the watchful eye of Carol Timmins.

At 16, Karen left school after gaining her GCSE's and travelled to the Isle of Wight to spend the summer as a Blue Coat.

After a couple of years, she decided to spread her wings and at the age of 18, embarked on her first cruise ship.  Loving the life, Karen continued cruising for the next 5 years.

Finding dry land, Karen worked with dance groups in Greece and Italy, as well as finding time to perform in Pantomimes here in the U.K.  She became part of a touring cabaret visiting holiday parks in the north east, where she met her husband.

With the Wedding booked for September 2002, Karen saw herself on 1 last cruise in the Caribbean for the millennium as part of an illusion act.

Once back home, Karen decided to settle down to teaching.  Karen said " There is a lot of talent out there and I want to encourage all our pupils, and pass on any knowledge and experience i have personally gained."

Karen is assisted by her mum, Mavis, and several student teachers who are at various levels with their teaching examinations.

Karen i now part of the I.D.T.A. (International Dance Teachers Association) Midlands Area Committee and has just finished her first year as chairperson.