Our Background

Claire Lloyd, the founder and principal of Base-Dance has been dancing since the age of 3. Adopting many styles such as, Ballet, Tap, Modern, National, Musical Theatre, Freestyle, Street, and Hip Hop, performing in shows and competing in dance festivals. I completed my ISTD dance exams (Imperial society of Teachers of Dancing) at Merseyside School of dance. I have danced and trained with many professional dancers who have performed with the likes of Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, Girls Aloud and the Sugarbabes. I have attended a dance school in Merseyside for 3 years now and am currently studying to gain teachers qualifications with IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association). I’m also a registered member of Foundation for community dance.

Having danced for 22 years. My one goal is to create a fun learning environment where everyone feels welcome. I will not tolerate anyone who attempts to compromise this. I believe that no matter your age, ability or sex you should never feel unwelcome. We were all beginners once!

Chris Lloyd,  Partner of Base, Along with teaching break, he's been working with the UC crew bboying for sometime.  He Also is behind the general running of the business.

Becky Nichols, Our newest addition, Becky has danced since the age of 4 years, Learning styles include ballroom , tap, ballet and hip hop, She has performed in many shows, competitions and events Such as MTV Road Shows, Commonwealth games closing ceremony and launch events. Becky has worked and trained with dancers who have worked with Blue and FIVE. Becky has gone from ballet and tap too hip hop when she supported her local schools with Christmas productions etc, And has Lead Classes with agencies from the age of 16 years.

 Becky Smith has danced since the age of two studying various styles from ballet, tap, street, hip hop, jazz and contemporary. Just completed a degree at Liverpool John Moores with BA (HONS) Choreography and performance, and also gained a diploma at The Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts in Performing arts (Dance).  Becky has worked as a performer for the last 4 years which has enabled her to perform all over the England and Los Angeles. It has led her to work with top choreographers and dancers who have danced for Michael Jackson, girls aloud and Kylie minongue and cirque du soleil. Becky is currently studying aerial circus skills with trapeze and silks, and have recently gained beginners certificate to the skill and hoping to go to develop it further.

Working with the

UC Crews aims are:

• To Change the lives of Young People in St Helens and the surrounding areas
• To provide more activities that increase the Health & Fitness of young people
• To encourage more young people to learn the art form of dance
• To encourage young people to get involved with community activities.
• To be the voice for the Break Dancing community in St Helens and the surrounding areas .

With all the classes I will be asking for permission to take photographs and videos for our growing website and portfolio. If you don’t want to appear on the website please let us know.

Claire Lloyd Club founder
Chris Lloyd Partner