PRINCIPAL- Ellouise
Miss Ellouise is a fully qualified ISTD dance teacher with over 26 years of vocational and competitive dancing experience, as well as a qualified Gymnastics Teacher. She started her training locally in the Bishops Stortford area at the age of 4, learning genres such as; Ballet, Tap, Modern, Irish, National, Jazz, Commercial, Street, Singing and Acting. She then advanced her training at the prestigious Laban Conservatoire in London when she was awarded a full scholarship at the age of 13, where she studied Contemporary dance, as well as having the opportunity to perform with the Royal Ballet School. Miss Ellouise competed nationally for over a decade and won numerous awards, including gold medals at the All England Dance national finals. Following on from this, Miss Ellouise was successful in gaining a place to attend a full time professional training programme at Bird College. She then went onto gaining her professional teaching qualifications, which allowed her to pass on her knowledge, technique and passion for dance and gymnastics to others.
TEACHER - Samantha
Miss Sam found her passion for dance at an early age, training in Ballet, Tap and Modern from the age of 3, and then adding Latin and Ballroom a couple of years later. She was lucky enough to be able to dance in Blackpool Tower every year and won the British championship title with her team at age 14.
At the age of 18 she went on to train full time at Prestons Dance College, gaining her ISTD teaching qualifications and a foundation degree in Professional Dance Practice.
Graduating in 2011, Sam went on to spend 6 years performing professionally, working in various contracts around the UK and Europe, including dinner shows in Paris and Spain, professional pantomimes, circuses, and even walked the catwalk for Wella whilst living in Paris.
Since returning to the UK she has made the move from North to South and is excited to be a part of the Ellouise School of Dance team.
She can't wait to share her passion with the students and become a part of their dance journey.
TEACHER - Miss Susan (BA Hons, AISTD Dip, DDI, CICB)
Miss Susan is an ISTD trained and certified dance teacher and also holds a B.A. Honors in Dance and Dance Science. Miss Susan initially started dancing from the age of three.
After University, Miss Susan moved to New York City to train at the Broadway Dance Centre & Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance. She has worked extensively in various theatre, modeling and commercial dance contracts along with being a freelance dance teacher. Miss Susan is also an award winning choreographer in North America where she was choreographing for studio competition teams.
Miss Susan is a versatile teacher who is competent in many styles including ballet, modern, tap, jazz, lyrical and Broadway.
She is passionate about teaching and sharing her knowledge, experiences and expertise with her students in a safe, happy and joyous way. She is very excited to meet and get to know all her new students!
‘Amplify Associate’ TEACHER - Dan
Dan started dancing at 7 years old. His exceptional talent was spotted and he was therefore put forward to audition for the highly competitive and prestigious Royal Ballet ‘Junior Associates programme’, where he was awarded a place at 8 years old. He then went onto gained a highly sought after full time place at the Royal Ballet lower school at age 11. Dan then began training at Laine Theatre Arts at 16 and graduated at 19 after gaining a ‘Trinity Diploma in Dance’. He was also awarded his Solo Seal from the RAD. Dan has exceptional credits to his name, with one being ‘Mr Mistoelees’ in CATS the musical.
TEACHER - Hayley-Marie
Hayley-Marie trained at Masters Performing Arts Collage and since graduating has worked among the commercial dance field, working for clients such as J-LO, the BBC and many more. Work has also included ‘Penny’ in Dirty Dancing, as well as Dance Captain and Assistant Choreographer for two other UK tours; ‘The power of love - celebrating Celine Dion’ and ‘You Win Again’ - a celebration of the BEE-GEES’.
As well as her continuous work within the professional performing and touring industry , Hayley-Marie has worked extensively as a teacher for 12 years in various genres of dance and performing arts.
She currently teaches musical theatre and commercial at ‘Performers College’ Juniors.
Hayley-Marie throughly enjoys bringing her experience and skills to the studio to teach the young performers of the future.
TEACHER - Farrah
Farrah started dancing at the age of 4, and completed all of her ISTD exams. She then auditioned and successfully gained a place at the prestigious ‘Italia Conti’ in London. Since graduating Farrah has gained her qualifications as an ISTD Ballet and Modern teacher. She looks forward to passing on her passion and expertise to those at ESD.