Clare Roberts

CLARE Roberts has always had a passion for dancing – so it was only natural that she would set up her own business Dance Passion.

The 27-year-old professional dancer opened up the Liverpool-based dance agency in 2007, providing dance training, choreography and performance to dance organisations and individuals of all ages, who love to dance. 

“I started ballet dancing at the age of four,” said Clare “and I later went on to learn Latin American.  I have always been a dance enthusiast and through my agency, I am now able to pass on my enthusiasm and passion to others.”

Clare, who has danced on the international stage and has represented England at a professional level, is now using her skills, expertise and passion to help other people achieve their dancing dreams.

As a fully qualified dance teacher, before starting her own business Clare was employed at Broughton Hall School in Liverpool. 

She added: “It was a big decision to become self-employed, but I’m so glad I did it as I am thoroughly enjoying working for myself. 

Clare received support through the Stepclever programme and specialist support for women through enterprise agency Train 2000.

“I have been really impressed with all the help and support I have received” said Clare, “with the Stepclever grant I was awarded, I was able to finance my website, a new laptop and some advertising for my business.

Clare has also joined the newly-formed Step Clever Women’s Group a network that has been set up by Train 2000 through the Stepclever programme, which enables self-employed businesswomen to meet on a monthly basis to share ideas, support one another and get advice from guest speakers.

Clare said: “The Stepclever Women’s Group is a real source of inspiration and information and I am particularly glad that this has been set up, as sometimes being self-employed you can feel on your own.

“I am so passionate about dancing and the work that I do, but the business side of things has been much more difficult for me, so the support of the women’s group and the training sessions on areas such as Tax and National Insurance and PR have been invaluable to me.”

Clare is extremely positive about the future of Dance Passion and believes that her business will grow from strength to strength. 
For further information about Dance Passion please call Clare on 07751 240 230 or visit her website at www.dance-passion.co.uk