PRINCIPAL- Ellouise
Ellouise is a fully qualified ISTD dance teacher with over 26 years of vocational and competitive dancing experience, as well as a qualified Gymnastics and Cheerleading Teacher.
She started her training 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.
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, Ellouise was successful in gaining a prestigious place at Bird College at 18.
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 - Jessica
Jessica has been dancing since the age of 3.
At 16, she was awarded a scholarship to Laine Theatre Arts, where she graduated with a Level 6 Diploma in Dance. Since then, she has performed all over the world on cruise ships, working with renowned companies such as P&O Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, and Princess Cruises.
Alongside her performance career, Jessica has always had a strong passion for teaching. She has taught at various Schools during her time between contracts, including Stella Mann College of Performing Arts.
Jessica is very excited to be joining Elliouse School of dance and looks forward to sharing her experience and passion with the next generation of dancers.
TEACHER - Sophia
Sophia started dancing at the age 3.
Later in her life, Sophia gained a prestigious place at Guildford School of Acting where she obtained a degree in Musical Theatre.
Sophia has incredible credits to her name, including feature films, ‘Move it’ main stage, performing in the West End as ‘Ballet Girl’ in Billy Elliot, as well as the premiere of ‘Little Piece of You’ at Theatre Drury Lane, to name a few!
She hopes to inspire every student to try dancing and performing arts, even if they think it’s beyond them.
TEACHER - Jenna
Jenna started dancing at age 4.
She late auditioned and trained at the prestigious Performers College.
Since graduating she has worked in stage, film as well as music videos for Joel Corry, 50cent and many more, as well as brand campaigns for Anthony Joshua, Batiste and Sunday Riley.
Jenna has a huge passion for teaching and strongly feels that being able to use the training and experience she has to create an environment for students to develop both their skills and confidence is so fulfilling for her!
TEACHER - Farrah
Farrah started dancing at the age of 4.
She has completed all of her ISTD exams and 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.