In 1997 they retired from professional competitions to primarily concentrate on teaching, which today, is still their first love and priority.   They are greatly in demand for adjudicating and lecturing and their Cruise & Dance Holidays continue to attract dancers from all over the world where Warren and Jane host fabulous workshops on world class cruise ships.

 Today, the Zig Zag Dance Factory Group is widely known as the most successful and prolific school not only in this country, but in Europe, specialising in teaching absolute beginners through to International competitors for those that want to take it further.
For a more in-depth look at Warren and Jane's careers, click here. 

Shirley Johnson AUKAPTD BB LA

who, with her previous dancing partner, completely dominated the senior competitive field in the Midlands, becoming the undefeated City of Birmingham Champions, Worcester and Hereford Champions and the Midlands Champions.  They became British Team members and have represented the nation in Holland, Yugoslavia, Italy, Spain, Monaco, and Monte Carlo, and have been finalists in the world's premier competition, the British Championships.  On retiring from the competitive field, Shirley qualified with the United Kingdom Alliance of Professional Teachers of Dancing and is now one of the most popular managers of a branch of the successful Zig Zag Dance Factory, teaching a variety of Ballroom, Latin American, Salsa, Disco, Rock' n Roll classes to both social and competitive dancers.

Amanda Daniels AUKAPTD BB LA

Mandy began dancing at the age of nine and progressed through the International Dance Teachers Association medal test system before entering into competitive Old Time dancing, where she featured in many major finals around the country, culminating in a British final appearance at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom.  After taking a break from competitive dancing to raise her family, Mandy returned to dancing in 1995 attending a class at the Zig Zag Dance Factory, where her talent was very quickly spotted and she was offered a place to begin her formal training to become a dance teacher.  Mandy qualified with the United Kingdom Alliance of Professional Teachers of Dancing in January 1997 and her down to earth approach and sense of humour make her a favourite amongst pupils of Zig Zag Dance Factory.

Mary Phillips

Mary can be seen at many of the Zig Zag Dance classes and social events is always on hand to make you welcome and give some extra help .   Mary also teaches some of the children's beginner classes and is particularly loved by our youngest members . Her sense of humour and friendly personalit;y is invaluable to the school.

Judy Lane - Personal Assistant (PA)

Judy is PA to Warren and Jane and is the friendly voice of Zig Zag on the phone.  She helps with office administration and the day to day running of the company.  She usually works Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12.00 noon to 7.30pm.

Wayne and Janet Smith

Former competition dancers and finalists of 'Champions of Tomorrow' at the world famous Blackpool Wintergardens, Wayne & Janet now specialise in private lessons and wedding dances and have proved to extremely popular teachers.

Brendan & Chan Webster

Former competition dancers and winners of both ballroom and latin american sections at 'Champions of Tomorrow', Brendan and Chan currently run successful classes in Wolverhampton where their relaxed and friendly personalities have endeared them to hundreds of pupils.  They also offer private lessons.

Elaine Pardoe & Phil Warner

  Experienced competitors with Elaine being a former winner at 'Stars of the Future' held in London.  Elaine and Phil's sence of fun and clear instruction is extremely popular with pupils who take private lessons at our Wolverhampton studio.

Karen Fox

is a very experienced former competitive dancer who with her husband Steve, run our very popular classes at our Wylde Green venue aswell as offering private lessons in Sutton Coldfield.

Richard & Maddy Webb

Former competition dancers and finalists of 'Stars of the Future', Richard and Maddy have proved very popular with our social dance classes in Bromsgrove and Wolverhampton.

Competitive coaches:

Alex & Lisa Ivanets

are the reigning United Kingdom Professional Latin American champions and are the UK's representatives in the European and World Professional Championships.  Based in Southampton, they are frequent visitors to our studios where we are delighted to have them help guide our dancers to becoming the countries best.

Mark & Olga Elsbury

are the reigning British Amateur Ballroom Champions and are the UK's representatives in the European and World Amateur Championships.   Mark is a former British Juvenile and Junior champion and with his lovely Russian wife Olga, they have annexed a string of impressive International wins.  They are currently enrolled on the English Amateur Dancers Association coaching scheme which allows them to pass on their vast knowledge to our pupils while still competing in the amateur section representing the nation. 

Lyn Marriner

is the former World Professional Ballroom Champion.  Based in Asia for many months of the year, we are always delighted to have her drop in and pass on her expertise to our competitiors whenever we can get her.

Carole Smythe 

 is an International adjudicator and high level competitive coach who's input we are delighted to have whenever she can fit us into her busy schedule.

Lisa Darby

is a former British Amateur Latin American Champion for 3 years running!  Now professional, Lisa has returned from years of intensive training in Slovenia.  We are always delighted to have her input and enthusiasm where she is activly involved in competitive workshops and private lessons.

Christopher Short

 is currently ranked British number 2 in the Professional Ballroom catorgory.  Based in Italy a lot of the time, we are delighted to have Christoper as a specialist guest ballroom coach when he jets in.

Craig Draper & Snezhana Sheviakova

are former British Showdance champions and high level professional ballroom competitors.  Craig and Snezhana bring their much needed unique blend of teaching skills to our competitive couples.

  
All of these valuable team members either teach, assist or partner at many of the Zig Zag Dance Factory adult and childrens classes throughout the Midlands.   Many of them are also available for private lessons.

• Tony & Joyce Bridgewood
• Polly Carter
• David & Nicola Fox
• Ben Jones

• Elaine Jones

• Naomi Hacket
• Jade Williams
• Kathryn Guy
• Veronica Hardaker
• Aimee Jones
• Barbara Quinn
• kim Johns
• Brian Williams
• Judy Cree
• Robert Davies
• Laura Kilvert
• Julie Leslie
• Due to BDC & EADA rulings regarding competitors, please note that some of the people mentioned in the sections above are not teachers but attend classes on a voluntary basis to partner pupils without partners.