TESTIMONIALS
Providing dance workshops in primary schools, secondary schools, SEN schools and performing arts schools across the UK.
BRINGING VERSATILITY AND FLEXIBILITY TO YOUR SCHOOL!
I would highly recommend Vivian Gayle as a wonderful performer to visit your school and give one of his workshops - Our students had an amazing time and were really stretched by his fabulous warm-ups, exercises, and commercial & Jazz routines - he was a delight to have as a guest and we cant wait to see him again.
Italia Conte Reigente
Principle - Mrs. Janine Eaton
​They do not come more professional than Vivian Gayle. Viv has been a guest at MAMT since we opened and every visit is the highlight of the academic calendar. His performance credits and attitude towards the students are exemplary and every time he visits, we receive fantastic feedback from whichever group he works with. His care for the performers of the future as well as his knowledge and experience in the industry make him a firm favorite. We look forward to working with you again soon Viv!.
Midlands Academy of Musical theatre
Principle - James Williams
Vivian was great, with really high energy throughout the session. The children were really engaged and left with lots of smiles!. The dance routines were fabulous and the children practiced them throughout the week and were excited to perform for the rest of the school. 5-star rating!! Absolutely brilliant.
Chadsmead primary Academy
Headteacher Mrs Grainger
His professionalism and presence in the studio was really special. He captured the student's attention from the very start and had everyone training properly in locking and commercial. also bringing knowledge to the class on a lot of the locking techniques. All of my students absolutely loved the class and will definitely be having Vivian back sometime in the future.
D2 studios
Owner Megan Deanna Rollinson
Vivian delivered a 5 star Lion king workshop to our stagecoach school!. His energy never dipped and the pupils absolutely loved his choreography and presence . I would highly recommend booking Viv for a workshop, not only is he kind and professional he is also incredibly talented and inspiring, especially to children and young adults.
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Stagecoach Chichester
Owner Emma Bentley
“I just wanted to say a massive thank you to Vivian for being so amazing in school for the last couple of days. The school had been transformed into Disney world. He worked so hard and was absolutely brilliant. The engagement from the children has been superb.
Worcester St Barnabus C of E primary school
Headteacher Mrs. Hanson
We invited Vivian to our special needs college (Queen Alexander college) to conduct an Irish dance workshop. The students were all of varying ability levels and Vivian was able to adapt accordingly. His manner was the students were friendly and sociable whilst remaining professional. The students really enjoyed the workshop and we look forward to working with him again in the near future.
Collaborations & citizenship lead for Queen Alexandra college
Corinne Barrett
The beauty and talent of this artist are impeccable. I want to thank Vivian on behalf of La pelle for giving us one of the best workshops we have had in a long time! Amazing choreography, amazing with the children, and amazing to work with!. What a guy!. Thank you Viv for the best 2 days of summer school workshops.
La Pelle Academy of dance
Principle - Mrs. N Paskin
We had a wonderful African dance day with Vivian. He was very professional and accommodating. He was engaging with the children and teachers and made the workshops very educational delivering brilliant content and knowledge in African dance.
Bilston C of E primary school
Headteacher - Mr. Gentle
The children had an excellent time with Vivian. We booked him for a Flamenco dance workshop for our Spanish day. He was very good with the children from all-year groups and showed adaptability with our SEN children. A very talented young man and would highly recommend him.
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Brookfield's primary school
Deputy's head - Miss B O'Rourke
The children loved every minute of Viv's workshops! Our Junior and Senior dancers were taught material to reflect their different age groups and Viv's ability to connect with every student was very impressive! We can't wait to have him back at our studios.
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Star Struck Performing Arts Academy
Principle: Katie Cooper
We are always very excited when Vivian visits us for one of his brilliant workshops. He offers a range of different workshops in a variety of styles and he has also choreographed for us. He always keeps the children on their toes and gives a good insight into the professional world. I highly recommend him.
Valentine theatre school
Principle: Claire Jiggins
We booked VG dance workshops for our African & Haka dance workshops for 2 days. Vivian was excellent throughout the 2 days with all year groups. Really inspirational and enthusiastic with the children. He taught each routine to fit the age group he was working with and his knowledge of African and Haka Maori culture is truly remarkable. A great teacher and a brillant performer. All the children loved the experience and we will be booking him again in the near future.
Telford junior school
KS2 co-ordinator
Vivian is a fantastic dancer, performer, and teacher. He is great with the students providing outstanding routines and choreography. He has a good understanding of children, offering the support and guidance our students need. We have enjoyed many workshops with Vivian and always receive great feedback to encourage our students to continually improve whilst inspiring them to be the best they can be!
Knights Academy of dance
Principle: Stacey Knight
We had the pleasure of Vivian visiting our studio to facilitate a Thriller Themed dance workshop. ​From the first point of contact to the completion of the workshop, Vivian was professional, friendly, and outstanding with the children. The workshop itself was engaging and at a level with our age and ability with some complexity to challenge the children, which they really enjoyed. Vivian is a phenomenal dancer and performer who approaches his work with children with integrity and professionalism. I would strongly recommend Vivian for dance workshops and we look forward to welcoming him again!.
LW Dance
Kettering
Principle: Louise Wright
Vivian has now provided a number of dance workshops for Eminence Dance works dancers of all ages; Both children & adults alike have loved all of them!. No matter what age he can adapt the style to suit. His teaching methods allow all those involved to feel more confident and experience new styles. Vivian is really approachable and enthusiastic and is always passing on experience from the world of professional dancing; particularly inspiring our younger dancers. Can't wait for the next one at Eminence.
Eminence Dance works
Principle - Beckie Humphries
Vivian delivers fantastic, challenging, and professional workshops. All of our students from junior through to seniors loved the sessions and came out of their commercial dance workshops inspired and wanting more!. I would highly recommend Vivian and can't wait to welcome him back to the studios again.
​Liv2Dance
Principal - Olivia Duggan
We had the pleasure of having Vivian teach at our summer masterclass day. The students loved his young and vibrant street and Lyrical workshops. The dances taught were extremely challenging and beautifully choreographed. I've never seen them work so hard!. He has a lovely warm personality and I look forward to having him back soon. I only wish he lived closer.
Stardust dance studios
Principle - Natalie Kitts
Vivian came to Stagecoach Guildford to do a dance workshop! Wow! Not only is he a brilliant dancer he also had the students engaged from start to finish. Covering many different styles and techniques. The students left feeling inspired after a fabulous workshop! Thanks so much, Vivian!'"
Stagecoach Guilford
Principle - Daniela Thom's
Thank you for our workshop, Vivian. Our dancers had a great time. I would highly recommend it. Vivian is a true gentleman. He teaches in a patient manner at high quality. An amazing dancer who obviously works very hard. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
​Body language school of dance
Principle - Emma Dolloway
Amazing workshop, all of our students loved every minute!. Vivian is fantastic with the students and really pushes them to achieve as much as they can. We cant wait to welcome Vivian back again to the Academy in the near future.
Dance Motion academy of dance
Principle - Gemma Hinton
Amazing contemporary and commercial workshop today. Absolutely great!!. I have already set dates for booking him again for summer school and a Xmas workshop. The kids want him back for sure and we cant wait!!.
E.J Dance academy
Principle: Ellen Jane Monkhouse
Wow! What an afternoon of masterclasses with this guy Vivian Gayle. He has been encouraging, engaging, and enthusiastic with some fantastic choreography and the kids loved it! Please come back soon!.
B.R Dance company
Principle: Laura Hodson
We had Vivian visit us for our open day event as a guest workshop leader and it was incredible. The students were buzzing, the energy, enthusiasm and passion he brought to the workshopwas infectious. He worked really well assessing the abilities of the students and created different versions to ensure every student was being challneged but not overwhelmed. He created loads of fun little activites as well to get them all laughing and engaged. Could not recommend him highly enough and will definately be working with him again!
Elle Haddon - Operational Director
Haddon Charity for Performing arts
​Vivian completed two dance workshops at our events (Haka & Bollywood). He was very enthusiastic and engaged with children and adults who enjoyed participating and learning something new. Vivian will definitely be our go to for any workshops in the future. Thank you,
POD Birmingham charity
Principle: Laura Hodson
We booked VG dance workshops for our Diwali week for our KS1 & KS2 Classes. He delivered exceptional work showcasing his teaching and performing skills to our school. He had great understanding of Diwali festival and spoke very clear and well. He taught 2 types of routines Classical Indian dance & Bollywood dance and explained the differences and was a joy to have in our school. Highly recommend and a very talented young man.
Banham primary school
Headteacher - Mr Gamble
'We had Vivian in to do Street Dance sessions with our classes from Year 1 up to Year 6 and there was universally positive feedback from all! The children loved the sessions and were talking about them and still doing some of the moves during their break times afterwards! Vivian was engaging and energetic and the children (and staff) really fed off his enthusiasm! We will definitely be booking another session!'
Mark Almond - Curriculum Leader
Giles brook primary school
I would like to thank Vivian for a series of fantastic workshops during our Family Learning Week, across Key Stage 1 and 2. We booked him for three different types of workshops; Chinese dancing for the Chinese New Year, Indian dance and African dance. The choreography was brilliant, and introduced to the children to the genres in a way that was accessible for all. All of the children were excited and enthusiastic throughout the day. Vivian had the children completely engaged and was professional at all times. I would not hesitate to recommend Vivian and would hope that we will work with him again in the future.
Angela Gibson
Curriculum Leader
Oakmere primary school
Vivian is an absolutely fantastic and engaging dance teacher and had our year fives dancing flamenco within 45 minutes! The kids absolutely loved it and even some of our more reluctant children had an absolute blast and were fully participating. We highly recommend and will absolutely be booking again!
Kirstie Kneafsey
Key stage co-ordinator
Hall Orchard Primary school
Vivian was absolutely brilliant throughout the day for our African Drumming workshops. Our Black history month workshops really gave the children the education needed for the rest of the October BHM. Vivian was engaging, energetic and had a great understanding with all the children. His personality really shone throughout the school and our staff thought he was great with the children. He taught the African drumming workshops with great detail explaining the techniques of how to make the sounds showing great knowledge of how to play and teach Djembe African drumming.
Heath Hayes Academy - Cannock Chase
Chloe Bird – Year 5 teacher
Our University students really enjoyed the Black history month workshop with Vivian Gayle. He was so inspirational and gave a good insight of the history and rich culture of African dance putting our students through their paces with authentic African dance movement and techniques. A great experience and we will be defiantly being booking VG dance workshops again!
Birmingham college University
Eleah Kenton Howells – Campus opportunities officer
The African drumming were booked for 2 days across the school and was excellent. Each class was taught Djembe drumming rhythms and sounds to suit the abilities and were inclusive. Vivian was an absolute pleasure throughout the day, our staff and children really liked his energy, personality and teaching skills. I highly recommend Vivian for an African drumming workshop; his delivery is brilliant and understanding of children is something to admire. x
St Mary Catholic church of England primary school – Birmingham
Jade Prumming – Assistant deputy head teacher
Lauren was brilliant for the Haka Maori workshops; her knowledge of New Zealand culture was fantastic throughout the days. Her presentation at the start of each session was well structured and put together followed by the learning the Haka dance which was excellent. The children really loved learning the language and movement of the Haka which were emerged as an end of day performance for each year group. Highly recommended 10/10 workshops.
Oakley Infant school – Hertfordshire
Cassie Fawcett – Year 2 teacher
We had VG workshops for a Media city event in Manchester to promote diversity and inclusion. He was great, the children and our team really enjoyed the variety of dance styles and made the experience worthwhile. He taught us African dance, Bollywood dance, Haka Maori and Chinese dance and made the event brilliant. Highly recommended
Blend Events – Manchester
Kenzie Jarvis - Head of Events
Massive thank you to Vivian and Amy, they made our Diwali dance workshops an experience we won’t forget, they were accommodating, patient and exceeded expectations. The Bollywood dance workshops were taught at the right pace and level implementing basic arm movement sequences. They read the class and SEN abilities excellently with attention to detail. A brilliant job by VG Dance workshop team x
Arc school Napton – Kedleston group Birmingham
Mia Filipinski – Teaching Assistant
Fantastic salsa and flamenco dance workshops for our Spanish day theme. We had 3 dance workshops with Vivian. He was absolute fantastic with the students, he made everyone dance and smile and were engaged with amazement. He was one of the best dance teachers we have ever had at the education impact trust academy. Very professional, energetic and a wonderful person.
Education Impact Academy Trust – Birmingham
Education Impact Academy Trust – Birmingham
We booked 2 days of workshops with Vivian, He taught the children authentic African and Indian dance workshops, the sessions were innotive with lots of creativity giving the children freedom to implement their own ideas and promoting individuality nurturing their creative talents. He guided the classes with ease and engagement with excellent communication and leadership skills. Definitely will be booking him again, our children and staff thought he was an amazing dancer and teacher.
St Andrews C of E primary school – Telford
Kate Lambert – Year 3 teacher
The children really enjoyed the African dance and drumming workshops, his knowledge and expertise in dance and drumming is admirable, showcasing his skills in teaching and performing. He was excellent with the all the children in every year group. The best dance and drumming workshop facilitator we have had in the school. He comes with high praise and recommendation. Good luck with your performing career and look forward to booking another workshop.
Federation of Riders Infant and Junior school – Portsmouth
Nicole Emery – Leadership Assistant
​The Chinese martial arts dance workshop and assembly was very informative, creative and entertaining presenting Chinese culture in a captivating way. Vivian gave a demonstration of Chinese dance and martial arts including all pupils in KS1 to join in the performance and lessons. He was clear with his instructions, very engaging and energetic bringing positive energy to our school workshops.
Star bank School – Birmingham
Shabir Ahmad – Assistant Principle
