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PETER MAXWELL

Born in London, England Peter started dancing aged five.

His first lesson was given by June Mc'Murdo with whom he has continued to work closely through his entire career and continues to work with at the Semley Studio, London to this day.

Under the guidance of Benny Tolmeyer and Silvia Silve commenced a competitive career at the age of ten with Lynn Harman.

During their career together they became a legendary partnership whose performances fundamentally influenced the development and advancement of competitive dancing; becoming one of the most successful partnerships of all time achieving many records which remain unbroken.

During their entire career they were only coached only by;

June Mc'Murdo
Benny Tolmeyer & Silvia Silve
Walter Laird
Bill & Bobbie Irvine
Doris Lavelle.

Retiring aged twenty six Peter studied other dance forms in New York City, in order to advance his general knowledge of dance and movement, including Classical Ballet with Vladimir Doukedovsky and "aerial" lift work with John Roudis.
During this time he formed a partnership with Vicki Regan and they became a sought after and renowned speciality dance act in NYC.
They were invited to become stars of "The American Dance Machine" and performed world wide on stage with this revered group, including appearances at the "Spoleto Festival," Italy and "Wolf Trap" Washington DC. Peter later directed the company.
Peter & Vicki were honoured to appear on the front cover of the "dancers bible" Dance Magazine, of NYC.
Peter created "Peter Maxwell's Ballroom Dance Theatre" which toured the US and internationally with great success for six years, managed by Columbia Artists Management of NYC. The company creating a new genre of Ballroom on stage and receiving glowing reviews from major newspapers including the New York Times and Boston Globe.
Returning to England he established the world famous Semley Studio, London, the most popular studio of its kind in the world, in order to concentrate on teaching competitive dancing.
His success as an internationally renowned expert is internationally acclaimed. He is one of the only teachers/coaches who has ever had direct input with competitors in every category, Ballroom and Latin, Amateur and Professional simultaneously.
He has been principal coach to some of the most successful couples in the history of dancing.
This interest led to the creation of the International DanceSport Judges & Trainers Association, based in the Principality of Monaco, of which he is the Managing Director. The Association is under the Hon. Presidency of H.R.H Prince Amoury de Merod and is dedicated to research, development and education in dance sport and has presented Dance Sport at the highest level with great success to some of the most influential figures in world sport, politics and industry.
Peter has judged extensively, his experience led him to be chosen as the Chairman of Judges of the IDSF Grand Slam Series and the British Open Championships, Blackpool.
He is now the first appointed President of the "International Professional Dance Sport Council"
Last Updated ( June 27, 2007 )