About us

Ian and Cheryl will help you improve your relationship with the water by seeing it as a source of support, not an obstacle to overcome. We’ll work with you in the water, helping you to release unnecessary tension, guiding you through new movements, encouraging you to swim without stress by doing less. 

LIan Cross Swimming

Ian Cross

“Using touchstones gleaned from his experience of the Alexander Technique, Ian coaxes and gently encourages, helping the non-swimmer and swimmer to feel more at home in the water." (Pete Chapman, Independent)

“Ian’s method is to involve you in the whole process of swimming. It’s as though you are both discovering the possibilities of what you can do, together." (Richard, Shropshire)

Ian has more than 25 years’ experience teaching people to swim without stress. He emphasizes the importance of finding the support of the water, and especially enjoys helping non-swimmers and nervous swimmers.

Cheryl Cross Swimming

Cheryl Cross

“Learning to swim under Cheryl’s calm and reassuring guidance has just been an incredible experience which I’ll never forget and always be thankful for."
(Geraldine, Bridgend)

“Since my course with Cheryl, swimming has become part of my life in a way that I never imagined, a real pleasure. A complete conversion." (Ann, North Wales)

With more than 25 years’ teaching experience, Cheryl makes the most of the one-to-one setting to help you get to grips with the fundamentals. She’ll help you take this knowledge and apply it to all aspects of movement in the water and the strokes, making them freer and easier.