Facilitation & Community pRactice - Teaching

Jane started teaching in 2013 as a visiting tutor for University of Surrey, since then she has taught for various companies and organisations. Jane also lectures at London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS), The Place.

Jane’s teaching practice aims to facilitate a brave and curious space. A space that encourages care, empathy, play, exploration, curiosity, exchange, development, learning and unlearning through movement and dance. Jane aims to de-centralise the teaching-and-student relationhip as well as the power dynamics within studios, professional and learning spaces with a people-centred approach.

Jane believes the universality of the joy and benefits of moving and dancing. 

If you wish to have classes / workshops tailored to you, please feel free to get in touch.

Jane is DBS checked and has completed the following safeguarding courses:

• Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Online Course by Child Protection Training UK 2022-25

• Safeguarding Children and Young People with SEND by NSPCC Learning

• 'Physical Activity and Older Adults 'in Transition' by National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine with Loughborough University. 

Some of the spaces Jane has taught include: Camden Carers, Centre for Advanced Training Programme - DanceXchange, Dance Woking, Hong Kong Alzheimer’s Association (Wan Chai Centre), Hong Kong S.K.H.Tseung Kwan O Aged Care Complex, Luton Hat Factory, Mary Ward Centre, The Place, Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Southall Black Sisters, Streatham Space Project, University of Surrey, Wellesley Road Care Home, West Middlesex University Hospital and more.

Teaching testimonial

‘Jane is an incredibly friendly and accommodating teacher. She pours her heart into each class and goes to great length for the well-being of her students. As a disabled dancer, she always took into consideration my accommodations and safety, and builds a nourishing relationship with all her students. Every person participating in her class has great fun and learns a lot about the style and technique.’ - J.Bowie

‘Jane makes sure to see every student as an individual, supporting them in and out of the classroom in the ways that suite the student's individual growth best. Jane brings such an amazing light into the studio and encourages students to push themselves. I have learned so much from Jane, and feel that she not only wants to help me grow, but is always willing to feedback and assist in any way she can!’ - M. Bader

'Jane is a brilliant teacher who is attentive to her students' individual needs. I have been learning with her for almost two years and have seen a marked improvement in my technique and posture. Jane teaches with grace and humour. She also has great attention to detail. As a dancer she is aspirational to watch and has been a joy to learn from.' A.Elias. 

'Jane is a great teacher, she is thoughtful and nurturing. She makes sure to take the time to find out your learning style and adapts her teaching accordingly. She is truly constructive in her criticism and corrections so that you feel supported in your learning.' R.Francis.

'Jane is an inspiring teaching of contemporary and Kathak. She works with innovative ideas which forms fluidity within a continual creative process.' J. Phelps. 

兩組的長者都十分享受當日舞蹈班，他們雀躍地在屬於他們年代的背景音樂中，跟著陳楨導師學習舞步，導師準確掌握參加者的能力，即時設計不同的舞步，深淺適中，每位長者都能興致勃勃學習，舞蹈班將完結前，有長者會員大聲問：「下次幾時再學呀？」，盡顯渴望再參加之情。盼望能再邀請陳楨導師與長者分享舞蹈！感謝！

Ko Ming Hui (柯明蕙) Service Supervisor, Hong Kong S.K.H.Tseung Kwan O Aged Care Complex

陳楨姑娘所帶領的舞蹈班活動有根據參加者的能力而貼切設計，而且內容設計也十分符合參加者的需要，可以透過節奏鮮明的音樂與簡單明瞭的動作，帶動12位參加者更容易投入其中，給予他們適當又直接的感官刺激與肌肉的鍛鍊，因此每一位參加者都樂在其中，雖然他們的活動能力有所差異，但都盡力、開心地完成整套舞蹈。

張姑娘 Jenny Cheung - 香港認知障礙症協會 芹慧中心

陳楨透過播放節奏輕快的音樂，配以生動、活潑的動作和表情，帶動認知障礙症初、中期患者齊齊搖動、伸展身體，表達情感。他們是愉快的，並寄望日後陳導師的帶領。我感受到陳楨選用的音樂、歌曲，及帶領的動作，是精挑細選，十分合適我們患有認知障礙症的老友記的興趣和能力。萬分感激！

呂姑娘 - 香港認知障礙症協會 芹慧中心

Feedback from Dance Well Project participants: 

'I absolutely loved it. This is good exercise you can enjoy. I even told the doctor' B. Davies

'This is different from yoga, pilates and chair based exercise. There is still discipline but it is more fun. You do it as an individual but you feel part of the group as well, and even if I am younger compared to the average age of the group, I feel it is good exercise!' R. Floyd

'This is really good exercise for my arms.' Irene. 

'Aren't we doing doe-a-deer today? (choreography made by participants and Jane)' D. Godwin