Profile - Kenny J Finch

Kenny J Finch – Choreographer & Coach

 Kenny started dancing at the age of 7 years, only a few months after having open heart surgery.  It was apparent very quickly that he was a naturally gifted dancer.  By the time he had reached 8 years old he was dancing in his first major championship – the North West Championships at the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool – He came 4^th!

His ability and natural flow in ballroom was amazing for one so young and his teachers and I knew he had something special.  Kenny moved teachers to Margaret Redmond and Chris Malone and he went from strength to strength.  By the time he was 11 years old, he was IDTA ranked 6^th in the WORLD!

Kenny is talented in styles from Freestyle disco, Rock n Roll, Salsa, Show Dance, Hip Hop and Street dance but it was in the Ballroom and Latin American styles in which he shone.  Kenny has amazing musicality and feels the music as he dances.  Being a regular finalist and winner in all major championships both in the UK and abroad, Kenny was invited to dance in the Youth (under 21 years) WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Slovenia representing Scotland – he was 16 years old. Kenny became Scotland’s only representative at the WORLD’S for some years.  After 3 days of solid competition, over 300 entrant couples were narrowed down to just 12 (semi final)!!  “I can still remember to this day and always will, the heat and fatigue - the pressure was massive”, “ we danced excellently that night, but it was not to be”, Although Kenny made the last 12 he was not in the final – he had missed the final by only 4 marks! 

Kenny at the age of 16 was IDTA WORLD under 21 years ranked 12^th.  This is the last World ranking Kenny received as his partner left dancing to get married and have a baby.  Kenny still dances every day and has another partner whom he still competes with.  Kenny lives for dance and although the strongest lady dancers are from Italy, Russia and Slovenia, his current partner is from Chester. 

Kenny has a natural teaching ability and is passionate about his student’s progress.  He is very good natured, patient and is very well mannered.  Kenny is also a gifted DJ and has performed many times in Huddersfield, Manchester etc. 

Kenny teaches our children in their competitive dance.  When he first began teaching at the studio, he vowed he would never teach children – now he teaches most of the children’s classes!

Choreography is one of Kenny’s major strengths and he can produce a great dance routine for anyone within minutes.  He believes in teaching full routines to individual couples rather than odd steps for the whole class.  This ensures that all couples are dancing to the best of their abilities and potential.  Kenny teaches most of the private lessons in the studio and really cares about the couples dance achievements.   Both Kenny and Sharon teach competitive couples and are always on the lookout for new couples to compete.

Together we are a great team!

      Tel: 01484 535355  Mobile: 07748 641919

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