Mr
Nicky Miles
Nicky Miles has danced from an early age, and is now
co-principal of the Star Dance Club. Along with his
business partner, Mark Willemite, they run a very successful
school in Kent and South London. Training pupils from
beginner level up to professional level in all styles
they continue to spread the word of dance.
A
member of the ISTD, he soon became involved in the running
of competitions throughout the country, and many weekends
are still spent on the road. The Ballroom Teachers Committee
of the ISTD, which works to promote the work of the
Society, was the first Committee onto which he was invited.
Nicky
is Chairman of the ISTD Club Dance Faculty, Chairman
of the ISTD Awards Committee, a member of the ISTD Competition
Committee and is now chairman of the ISTD Ballroom Teachers
Committee.
Nicky
also sits on the British Dance Council and The Everyone
is Born to Dance Committee – a group of dedicated
people all with one aim – to bring dancing into
the life of everyone. The Ballroom Teachers Committee
of the British Dance Council is another aspect of his
busy life.
In
2002 he received the Imperial Award, for services to
the Society. Back in 1999 he, along with Richard Hunt,
introduced the Grand Finals weekend at the Tower Ballroom,
Blackpool; an event that now attracts over 4000 competitors.
Recently he received the Carl Alan Award for services
to dance, which is an honour to say the least.
The
Ballroom Blitz, a regular showpiece of the London social
dance calendar held every year, keeps him more than
busy for one day every year. Thousands of people come
to the South Bank to be entertained with social dancing
and shows. Working alongside Peggy Spencer MBE, they
merge all aspects of dancing – something he will
try to do for many years to come. |
