Prior to obtaining his teaching qualification he has worked across the globe as a professional dancer and vocalist for over 20 years, specialising in production shows and family entertainment. He has knowledge and experience of working in the performance arts industry that he has found to be an asset when developing the talents of students training for a career in the profession. As well as performing he has worked as a choreographer, stage manager and dance co-ordinator and has written, produced and staged many song and dance productions, many of which have been charity based to benefit causes within the local community.

With total commitment to continual professional development, Ajay is furthering his skills with the United Kingdom Alliance of Dance and, having obtained his associate qualification in Freestyle dance, he will shortly be taking his associate qualification in ballroom dance. However, Ajay is an accomplished dancer in most areas and has taught ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and modern styles as well as contemporary dance and physical theatre. Ajay has also recently obtained a gold medal LAMDA in the new musical theatre grades and have already used this skill to teach the LAMDA syllabus to his current students.

Extensive travelling has afforded him the opportunity to experience dance and theatre styles throughout the world, the most recent example being a principle choreographer at the renowned Stagedoor Manor in New York where he was privileged to choreograph the first student edition of ‘Miss Saigon’ alongside ‘Fame’ and other productions. Throughout a three month period he worked on thirteen full scale shows, working on each one with an enthusiasm and energy that encouraged the performers to always give their absolute best. It was also a privilege to be able to observe other teachers methods and to work alongside them and he feels that he has grown as a teacher as a result of this experience.

In recent years Ajay has worked as mentor and tutor to groups of students including some who had challenging behaviour. Ajay regards it as an accomplishment that all young people he has mentored have progressed on to either college or full-time employment and he has been proud to see their achievements.