ELEV8 STUDIOS - Key Persons

Former student, Ellie, went on to train professionally at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, graduating in 2018 with a National Diploma. She is trained in multiple styles of dance and her talent and bubbly personality make her extremely popular with students.

Hannah began dancing at Footworks School of Dance at the age of three. Her passion for dance flourished and she trained there until she was 19. During this time she competed in All England Dance Festivals, as well as being selected for Team England 2016-2018. When competing at a national level, she gained two silver medals and a gold at The Dance World Cup. She is a certified Acrobatics Arts teacher and is currently training towards her DDE Tap and DDE Modern teaching qualifications with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD).

Jo-Anne has over 25 years of teaching experience and specialises in Classical Greek, Tap and National. She has danced for her whole life and competed in AED Festivals as a child, she now choreographs for the dancers of today. Jo has been an active member of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing for many years and regularly attends seminars on the updated syllabus. Jo successfully headed the transition to ISTD Tap for ELEV8 and we are excited to have her on board. Classical Greek is a new genre for our dance academy, but it's certainly not new for Jo. She is inspired to teach our talented pupils this traditional style in a modern way, encouraging fluidity of movement and musicality.

Lesley has been involved with the school since it's inception. She is Sarah's mum and has been through everything as a dance mum and all that followed!

Lynne has an extensive background as a singer which took her all over the world as a performer: