Jillian La Valette (born Maida Vale, London, 19 August 1934) is a professional ballroom dancer and teacher.
James Arnell, who won the 1954 International Amateur Latin American championship with Estrella Pescador, wanted to turn professional.
Pierre had been instrumental in setting up Latin American dance in England, and both the teaching syllabus and the competitions were greatly influenced by him.
[3] When they started competing there was only one major Latin competition: the International, held always at London’s Albert Hall.
They also won the Star and United Kingdom championship in 1961 at the Lyceum ballroom, London, and a number of less important events.