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Jo Petch

Dance Ambassador - Derby

Jo is a freelance Performing Arts educator who helps schools and organisations in the delivery and development of dance and drama education through workshops, JPD and arts projects.

Before starting her freelance career, Jo worked for 17  years as a Head of Performing Arts and a classroom teacher in secondary education. After a successful career helping hundreds of young people reach their creative potential, Jo is now engaged in advising other teachers on performing arts development and delivery in schools.  Alongside this she continues to teach secondary dance on a part time basis and works collaboratively on other performance projects in the wider community.