About Becks

Hi I'm Becks and I absolutely love introducing people to the (sometimes weird) but ultimately wonderful world of Ballroom and Latin Dancing. I have been dancing for over 30 years now and moved to the Moutere from the big smoke of Auckland 3 years ago with my two children, husband and not-so-miniature schnauzer Pluto.

I am a former NZ Ballroom champion, a qualified New Vogue and Latin Adjudicator and was a dancer on the first four seasons of NZ's Dancing With The Stars. Recently I was lucky enough to dance with Rhys Black as we jived our way to the top in the local Dancing for a Cause event here in Nelson. I love all types of partner dancing and have also dabbled in the world of Salsa, West Coast Swing and Modern Jive.

I am on the local Nelson Social Dance Committee and am also a 6–12 year old Montessori trained primary teacher which means I also really enjoy working with youth and combining my passions of teaching and dancing into one.

I'm here to get you up and dancing and introduce you to all the awesome people I have met since deciding to start some community dance classes here three years ago. Whether you have two left feet, need a wedding dance or are wanting to get out and hit the competition floor (which I HIGHLY encourage — it's fun and way more accessible than you think, and we all know outside of our comfort zone is where the best stuff happens right!) I'm here to help.

I love learning and am always working on new ways to work with my students and develop class content that reflects the needs of our dance community. I am also lucky enough to have a very talented brother who runs his own dance studio in Sydney who helps keep me up to date with all the trends!

If you are wanting to take on a new hobby or get back on the dance floor come along on Tuesday night and say hi — I would love to meet you!

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