Born
in Coventry Malcolm qualified as a motor mechanic and worked for Rolls Royce and then went onto train at the Northern School
of Contemporary Dance, where he completed his professional dance training.
As an experienced Body Popper and Street Dancer he gained the title of UK Disco Dancing Champion and on graduating
toured the world with ‘Hamlet’ directed by Yuri Lyubimov. Malcolm has appeared on both television and radio and
danced in numerous solo and ensemble productions across the UK and abroad.
Malcolm
was an experienced teacher and choreographer with over 30 years of professional experience in leading workshops and master
classes across the UK and Europe, he was also a co-founder of City Slickers Dance and Fitness Company which was formed in
1997.
Qualifications
include:
IISP Level 3 Diploma for Personal
Trainers
OCR Exercise to Music
OCR Circuit Training
OCR Gym Instructor
Level 3 Diploma in Non-Medical Nutritional Advice
Award in Group Indoor Cycling
Award in Group Indoor Cycling to Music (Spin)
Massage Therapist Diploma
Sports
Nutrition Business Diploma
Life
Coaching Diploma
Public Speaking
Diploma
Malcolm's
dedication and skills were noted by many: "Watching him teach and inspire those who wanted to develop and sustain
healthy and active lives through dance, including those ageing.... was a joy. He so carefully encouraged and led his
classes through exercises and routines that challenged their fitness levels and learning abilities. His buoyant enthusiasm
and vast experience of dance produced some wonderful results" (Dr Dave Griffiths).
"Thank you Malcolm for all of your hard
work, dedication, creativity and choreographed routines over many decades. Your routines are effective and continue to inspire
and motivate everyone". (Director CSDF).
Malcolm returned to God in August 2019 and is greatly missed by all. 'Inna Lillahi
wa inna ilayhi raji'un' (To Allah we belong
and to him we shall return).
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Shirley Jacobs MTD (equivalent to MEd/MSc), PGCLTHE, BA (Hons) Dance, FHEA
Shirley was born
in Yorkshire where she trained as a gymnast and became a member of the Women’s National and Elite Gymnastic squads,
competing nationally and abroad. As a dancer Shirley was a foundling dancer with the National Youth Dance Company and went
on to complete her professional dance training at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance.
On graduating she became a co-founder, dancer
and choreographer with the Northern Dance Company based at the then Dome Theatre, Leeds. Shirley has appeared on both television
and radio, is a prize winning choreographer and is a well known and respected contemporary dance artist, teacher and mentor
presenting her research at conferences in the USA, Hong Kong, Australia and UK.
Shirley is an active member of
the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) and continues to extend her research profile; she is also
a co-founder of City Slickers Dance and Fitness Company formed in 1997, and the current Director.
Qualifications include:
Master
in Teaching Dance (Royal Academy); University of Surrey.
Post Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGCLTHE), University of Leeds.
BA(Hons) Dance, University of Leeds
Personal Fitness Trainer
Certified Circuit Instructor
Fitness Instruction (Gym- Based Exercise) YMCA
Diet and Nutritional Advisor Diploma
Neuropsychology Diploma
Mindfulness Diploma
Public Speaking Diploma
Mindfulness
Teacher Diploma
Life Coaching
Diploma
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Jan Carter (Public Speaker)
Jan is a Public Speaker who speaks from the heart. Being the only girl of a large family and as the youngest she struggled
to be heard. Surrounded by big personalities throughout her life she retreated to the background where she felt comfortable.
Jan developed a fear of public speaking early on in her life and in realising the limitations this was causing in her work
and personal life she found the solution at her local Toastmasters Club.
Through determination, hard work and perseverance, Jan found her voice through the delivery of speech.
Jan began her career journey in Accountancy, her professional career has seen her work as a Consultant in Business and Finance
to providing Occupational Therapy within Healthcare. Within these settings she has travelled the UK and Ireland conducting
workshops, training, mentoring and providing support.
Educated in the ‘Degree of Life’ Jan speaks from the heart. She is a natural storyteller
whose talks educate, captivate, motivate and inspire her audiences. Jan is refreshing - she will make you laugh, touch your
soul, call you to action or bring a tear to your eye on first-hand life experiences that we can all resonate with as we progress
through our journey of life.
Qualifications and Experience:
Public
Speaker
Motivational Speaker
Business and Finance Consultant
Project Manager
Qualified Accounting Technician
Career
Coaching and Employability
Jan
is a competent speaker and is more than happy to deliver speeches prepared by the Customer. Jan is predominantly based in the
Warwickshire area, and often works at the Head Office in Leeds. If you have a specific speech request,
please contact Jan to see if she can accommodate.