About Us
Get ready to be inspired! Our incredible team of seasoned instructors are packed with impressive credentials and extensive experience ranging from the West End, television, and film. They’re excited to share their passion and expertise with you, guiding you on your path to success in the performing arts. Each teacher at ADS is incredibly warm, welcoming and encouraging to make every child feel safe.
Meet The Team
Jillian Clipsham
Founder & Director
​illian attended Point Park University, in Pittsburgh, PA studying Dance and Musical Theatre toward her BFA. Jillian worked with Norwegian Cruise Line as a singer, dancer, dance captain, and choreographer for over six years. Other credits include: performer and choreographer for Cedar Point. RWS Associates and, Holland America. Film and tv credits: Love and Other Drugs, Bloodline, Toyota commercial, Miami. Jillian moved to England in March 2017 to pursue her dreams of furthering her dance career. American Dance School was founded in June 2017.
Tracey Stutt
This is Miss Tracey’s 6th year at ADS, and we want to give a massive shout out to this special lady. Miss Tracey puts her heart, soul, and time into each and every person that enters through that ADS door. Miss Tracey, we thank you for your devotion and commitment. Your genuine care for the students and teachers is not taken for granted and we want to say we appreciate you. We love you very much and thank you. Miss Tracey is also our Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Danny Fogarty
Danny Is such an incredible mentor, teacher and dancer. Danny has just finished a two year run of Wicked West End. Training at Bird College, Danny ‘s other credits include; swing in What’s New Pussy Cat (original cast Birmingham rep.); ‘Franz’ in Coppelia (KVN Dance Company) ; Humana (Sadler’s Wells); ‘Coricopat’ in Cats (Royal Caribbean Cruise Line) ; Dancer in The Best of Rock Musicals (Hammersmith Apollo) and ensemble in Cinderella (Cambridge Arts Theatre) Television Includes: Bridgerton Season 1 & 2 (Netflix)
Daniel Browne
aniel graduated from New Buckinghamshire University, and began his career in dance. Daniel’s credits include: dancer at the 2012 London Olympic opening ceremony. Dancer for various artists such as: Fleur East, Torye Sivian, and Dizzie Rascal. Daniel is founder and director of Groove Aerobics. Daniel is now focused on choreographing and teaching the new generation of dance.
Miles Burke
Miles attended Urdang Academy, where he studied Musical Theatre. Miles' credits include; BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, UK's Eurovision music video; Ensemble/cover of ‘Chester the Jester’ in Sleeping Beauty (London) Lead Dancer for the inaugural sailing of Pacific Eden. Miles was also a part of a documentary called, “ Finding Billy” where he was chosen for the final 15 to cast Billy in Billy Elliot West End. Most recently Miles played ensemble/cover for ‘Sonny’ in Grease the Musical (Royal Caribbean Cruise Line)
Portia Browne
Portia was recently in the U.K. tour of The Bodyguard as Ensemble U/S ‘Rachel Marron’ and ‘Nicky” Portia studied at Urdang Academy in London for three years where she graduated with a Diploma in Professional Dance & Musical Theatre. Portia‘s credits include: the UK tour of Soul Sister as swing, dance Captain and understudy ‘Tina Turner’. West End credits: ‘Teena Marie’ in the original cast of Motown the Musical; Beautiful the Carole King Musical (London); Kinky Boots UK Tour, Ensemble and understudy, ’Lauren’ ;‘Understudy ’Nabulungi’ in The Book of Mormon (London)