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.

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.

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 Wolverhampton and Wombourne and are loved by everyone!

Tom Parkes and Amy Dowden

Tom and Amy are International level Latin and Ballroom dancers who have travelled the globe representing the UK.  They are fully qualified Zumba instructors and judging by the popularity of these classes......they are absolutely fantastic!  Great personalities, great teaching, great bodies and easy to follow....basically, no one else even comes close! 

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.

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.

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. 

Ben Jones

Ben started his dance career at Zig Zag and has gone on to be the star of Strictly Come Dancing' in Mexico as one of the professional dancers and has recently returned from Singapore as the UK's number 1 representitive in the World Amateur Latin Championship.  Ben is a very popular teacher at Zig Zag and is known for his choreography and cheeky personality.

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.

Richard Still and Morgan Hemphill

Richard and Morgan are 4 times United Kingdom 10 dance champions and were a partnership formed at Zig Zag.  Morgan started originally in our beginners classes at Sutton Coldfield, they have now gone to be in demand as teachers and demonstrators all over the world when not at Zig Zag where they bring their own sparkle!

 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.

Kyle Taylor

Kyle, seen here in our calendar photo shoot, has been a British Juvenile, Junior and Youth champion and has been the British representive at the World Championships on many occasions.  Clear and easy to understand teaching is his forte!

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
• Elaine Jones

• Emma Harkness
• Claire Service
• Aimee Jones
• Barbara Quinn
• Kim Johns
• Brian Williams
• Judy Cree
• Robert Davies
• Laura Kilvert
• 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.