We’re incredibly proud to announce…💫
TS Training Academies is now sponsored by Capezio – one of the most iconic brands in the dance world.
Capezio has been supporting dancers around the world for generations, and we’re honoured to have their support as we continue developing and inspiring the next generation of dancers 🩵
This partnership will bring new opportunities, support and experiences to our dancers as we continue to grow the TS Training family
Thank you to Capezio for supporting our vision we can’t wait to see what the future holds. 💃
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✨ Introducing the Creative Directors of TS Training Academy ✨
Following an exceptional nationwide audition process, TS Training Academy, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tom Shilcock, is proud to begin its inaugural sessions across the UK in January 2026.
Each academy will be led by our distinguished Creative Directors, who will bring Tom’s artistic vision to life and uphold the creativity, professionalism, and excellence that define TS Training Academies.
Working collaboratively, our Creative Directors will share sessions across their respective academies and will be joined by a rotating team of esteemed TS Faculty a collective of industry-leading professionals dedicated to delivering world-class training.
We are delighted to introduce our Creative Director team:
Chester — Dani McLaren & David Winters
Edinburgh — Matthew Banks & Matthew Grieh
Newcastle — Nadine Kennedy & Gabby Russell
Birmingham — Jack Brownhill & Ryan Lee Seager
Mansfield — Charlie Bruce & Ellie Cobb
With such an accomplished and inspiring team in place, TS Training Academy is poised for an outstanding and memorable first season. 🩵
“I’m looking forward to seeing the academies in action and helping the next generation reach their full potential” - Tom Shilcock
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TS Training Academies Mansfield 📍
A recap from last Sunday in Mansfield 🩵
A great day of training with guest faculty @charliekeenn and @choreo_by_me and 1-1’s with creative director @charliebruce1990
We love seeing everyone’s improvements each and every session. You’re all doing yourselves very proud. Keep smashing it!👏🩵
Thank you to our supports @capezioeurope and @capezio ♥️
TS Training Academies Edinburgh 📍
Some moments from Sunday’s session 🩵
What a day 🤩 With Creative Director @matthewbanksuk and classes with amazing Guest Faculty @chargoo and @oliviaobrienchoreo
Every session, you can see the confidence and development. Seeing you give 100% throughout the day is what makes the progress so good to watch. Well done everyone 👏🩵
Thank you to our supporters @capezio@capezioeurope
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A classic I couldn’t not choreo to☁️
Danced so incredibly beautifully by Farah! Was SOO soo proud watching you yesterday, what a special talent you have✨
📍 @tstrainingacademies@tomshilcock
Farah trains @dancebase.academy
TS Training Academies Newcastle 📍
Some moments from Sunday’s session 🩵
An amazing of training, including 1-1s with Creative Director @nadinesdancecompany_official , Contemporary with @ljayhalliday and hip hop/commercial with @harrycottrell_
As always, it’s great to see the progress being made across the sessions since day one. Challenging yourselves in styles you might not feel the most comfortable in, but still bringing the focus and commitment every time 👏
Thank you to our supports @capezio@capezioeurope
Studio @fedance.newcastlecollege
