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 - Sophia
Sophia started dancing at the age 3.
Later in her life, she 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 - Samantha
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.
She can't wait to share her passion with the students and become a part of their dance journey.
TEACHER - Jenna
Jenna started dancing at age 4 and later 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 - Susan (BA Hons, AISTD Dip, DDI, CICB)
Susan is an ISTD trained and certified dance teacher and also holds a B.A. Honors in Dance and Dance Science. Susan initially started dancing from the age of three.
After University, 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. Susan is also an award winning choreographer in North America where she was choreographing for studio competition teams.
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!
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.