JEAN ASHWORTH Jean is a qualified teacher examiner and fellow with the ISTD – The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance. Jean trained at The Marianne Jepson School of Dance as a child, becoming a teacher until the school closed. Jean was part of The Smart Set along with Frank Lee–White touring Europe and in the main, Turkey, entertaining American troops. They supported top artists in the mid to late 60’s at all the best venues around the UK. They were also in the semi-finals of ITV’s Opportunity Knocks, long before X Factor, In the 80s Jean was part of an influential team (The Boys Committee) who designed and formulated dance examinations for boys for the examining board. Creating a long term change in the way boy dancers were examined for future generations. Over the years Jean has played parts with many local societies and choreographed for Middleton, Dukinfield and many others. Jean joined Hyde Musical Society as a player/dancer/assistant choreographer with Marianne Jepson. She has been Hyde’s dance director for 48 years, winning many well deserved awards. A true professional, loyal and caring taskmaster Inspired by the greats such as Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire, Jean’s energy and enthusiasm is legendary. She doesn’t just choreograph, she inspires, as anyone who has fortunate enough to have worked with her will testify. 48 years is a long time and Hyde Musical Society is very proud of Jean Ashworth’s achievements and is thrilled that she is to be inducted into the ACT HALL of Fame.
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