OUR TEAM

JAN COCKBURN

(Director and Secretary)

As well as running This Is Us, Jan is also a teaching assistant, supporting children with additional needs in a mainstream Primary School. 

"I came across more and more families who struggled to find extra curricular clubs for their children, dance specifically was particularly hard. To have a company that has helped fill this void, since 2016, is a joy to be a part of.”

HANNAH ROTCHELL

(Director and Teacher)

Hannah is a professional dancer and choreographer who has worked in a number of inclusive settings through performance and facilitation. As a dancer herself, she knew what an impact dance could have to an individual's overall development. She is proud of the journey that This Is Us dancers are on and is determined to continue creating accessible opportunities for all. 

“My classes focus on the joy of movement. It is the positivity in the room that enables individuals to express themselves and be free. I am not necessarily about how the steps “should look”, but how they feel. Our classes are there to build confidence and social skills of an individual.”

PETER MCLOUGHLIN

(Director and Parent)

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Peter is a parent of one of the This Is Us dancers and supports the importance of creative dance for all.

"My daughter has been a member of the company from day one.  I’ve seen first hand the enjoyment, the teamwork, the achievements and the huge confidence boost that This Is Us can provide – so I’m a passionate advocate and cheerleader.”