Graduates
Apprentices are drawn from all over the world. In the past five years, successful applicants have come from as far as South Africa, Singapore, America, Austria, Germany, France, Holland, Ireland, and from as close to home as London.
As a result of their experience on the course, graduates from the Apprenticeship Scheme are now enjoying successful and dynamic careers or undertaking further study. A selection of these destinations is given below:
Melanie Mockler (2002)
From Manchester, age 24
Mel became the Schools and Youth worker for St Ann’s Church, Tottenham, having been spotted on the Apprenticeship Tour. She teaches dance in primary schools, running youth groups and Sunday school, assisting at Guides and leading worship.
Su Ann Woo (2002)
From Singapore, age 27
Su Ann is now on the staff team of UCCF, South West team.
Lucy Crook (2003)
From Hull, age 28
Lucy, already an experienced professional dancer before commencing the Apprenticeship, is now teaching dance in Dubai.
Rachel Goepel (2003)
From Sheffield, age 19
Rachel studied for a degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Northumbria. On completion of the Apprenticeship, she was invited to perform and teach with Reality Dance Company at a Christian festival in Germany, along with three other graduates from the Apprenticeship.
Laura Scott (2003)
From Staffordshire, age 23
Laura is the dance tutor at Ingestre Arts - the country’s only residential arts centre based at Ingestre Hall in Staffordshire. She was recently awarded a grant from the Arts Council to create and perform a professional piece to open the New Vibes 07 dance festival at the Birmingham Hippodrome. The piece was based on a research and development trip to Thailand and incorporated live dance-music and visual projection.
Sarah Farrow (2003, Part One)
From East Cowes, Isle of Wight, age 17
Sarah is now studying Dance at the University of Surrey in Guildford.
Jo Littledyke (2003, Part One)
From Watford, Hertfordshire, age 22
Having successfully auditioned for Spring Harvest, Jo regularly dances at this Christian festival in Minehead.
Anita Wadsworth (2003–04)
From London, UK, age 25
Anita is now Lecturer in Dance Education at the Royal Academy of Dance, and is also Director of Esther’s Journey Dance Company.
Candace Craig-Hardie (2003–04)
From New Mexico, USA
Candace is now the Intern Director for Cor Ignis Contemporary Dance Company, which is based in El Paso, Texas with an ongoing outreach to children in Juarez, Mexico.
Mary Sanderson (2004, Part One)
From Guildford, UK, age 18
Mary went to India with Tear Fund for the remainder of her gap year, where she worked at Hebron School teaching dance.
Caroline Bailey (2005, Part One)
From Orpington, UK, age 35
Caroline was sponsored by Spinnaker Trust and Christ Church Orpington to complete her Apprenticeship and is now using her dance in primary schools to deliver Christian education in schools and to foster links between schools and churches. She is also developing the use of dance in worship in conjunction with others in churches in Orpington, and continuing to develop the use of dance for all ages at Christ Church Orpington.
Sally Meseg (2005, Part One)
From Devon, UK, age 25
Since taking the decision to change careers, and completing Part One, Sally has successfully auditioned for a place on the Professional Diploma in Dance at Laban.
Donna Craig (2005–06)
From Northern Ireland, UK, age 23
Donna manages and delivers education projects for the Royal Academy of Dance, whilst also freelancing for churches, schools and festivals.
Helen Sollis (2005–06)
From Bristol, UK, age 23
Helen successfully auditioned for Spring Harvest whilst on the Apprenticeship Scheme. She now works as an independent dance practitioner, leading workshops in schools and at All Souls’ Clubhouse in central London. She is also Company Administrator for Springs.
Emily Sutton (2007–08)
From Emsworth, UK, age 18
Emily successfully auditioned for the BA (Hons) at Laban whilst on the Apprenticeship Scheme.
Jessica Stansfield (2007–08)
From Missouri, USA, age 22
Jessica successfully auditioned for the MA Choreography at Laban whilst on the Apprenticeship Scheme.