Bobby Barr
Dancer (1919–2013)

Bobby Barr was the founder of The Barr School of Dance now Dancedreams Theatre School.

He was a highly respected, significant figure in the world of dance who's contribution to dance spanned some 70 years.

He was President, Vice President and a Fellow Examiner with the British Association of Teachers of Dance and served on their Executive Council for many years. Bobby was also a delegate on The British Dance Council and adjudicated and lectured all over the world.
He began his career in New York, USA. He saw the dance school flourish in the UK as his two Daughters and Grand Daughter joined him in the teaching ranks. He was a fantastic dance technician, an inspiration, who always showed an encouraging interest in others.
He attributed his 94 years of good health to a zest for life and his involvement in dance.
He was hugely honoured to have been nominated for a Carl Alan Life-Time Achievement Award for Services to Dance - dance WAS HIS LIFE.