| Pat
embarked on her dancing career in 1966 through
social classes, when she and her husband Mick
gained a range of medals and awards in addition
to entering competitions. In 1973, wishing to
achieve the highest possible standard, she decided
to train for her professional teaching examinations,
coming to study with me at our Alex Moore School
of Dancing in Kingston upon Thames, where she
later became a valued teacher.
In
1974 she gained her Latin American Associate and
by 1980 had achieved her Fellowships in Latin
American and Ballroom, while in 1988 she was appointed
as an examiner for the ISTD in these Faculties.
Since then she extended her expertise and knowledge
in all the DanceSport Faculties, embracing Disco/Freestyle/Rock
‘n’ Roll, Country and Western and
Classical Sequence and was a valued member of
the Ballroom Faculty Committee. What a worker,
and what a wonderful ability to absorb the knowledge
necessary for all these aspects of dance and being
able to impart it to other. In later years Pat
taught at the Starlight Ballroom, Streatham, and
was always busy examining, involving much travelling.
As recently as 10th July she conducted her last
exams, these taking place at Yvonne Taylor-Hill’s
studio.
On
27th June she was the first to examine the new
Latin American graded exams, this time for Marion
Lane, and on 30th June held her own examination
session.
This
lovely lady lived for her family and dance and
will be sadly missed by all her colleagues, pupils
and the many dancers she trained for their professional
qualifications. Our deepest sympathy is extended
to her husband Mick who was always so supportive,
and to her son, daughter and granddaughters.
In
Pat’s own words from her brochure:
‘To enjoy your life and leave your stresses
behind,
To develop a healthy heart and a happy mind.
We have the answer how your life we can enhance,
Join us one evening and enjoy the pleasures of
dance’.
Rest
in peace, dear Pat.
Elizabeth
Romain
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