MEET OUR TEACHERS

I began dancing at the age of 2 and have loved dancing ever since!

As a student I studied multiple styles of dance and  have taken numerous dance exams with the BBO and IDTA. I have performed in many theatres and have choreographed several dance shows and community displays.

 I attended a  Performing Arts College where I gained a UAL Diploma in Performing and Production Arts with Distinction.  Following this I continued my studies with the British Ballet Organisation where I achieved Distinctions for both my Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas in Dance Teaching, I am a qualified IDTA dance teacher in Freestyle and Theatre Crafts, as well as being a certified Acrotrix teacher.

I am also fully trained in Emergency First Aid and hold NSCPP Safeguarding and Enhanced DBS Certificates. 

I have experience teaching all ages and have taught hundreds of students in Cheshire and Staffordshire at multiple Primary Schools and Private Dance Schools. In June 2021 I made the decision to open my own Dance School in Biddulph and since then we have opened our doors to hundreds of students.

Dancing has always been a passion of mine and I wish to encourage this love in our students.

With a lifelong passion for dance, I began training at the age of 2 in a variety of styles including Ballet, Tap, Freestyle and Jazz. Over the years this passion has continued to grow and has shaped both my training and career. 

I went on to study Dance at The Arden School of Theatre, where I had the opportunity to perform in a range of inspiring settings. These included performances at Manchester Cathedral, The Jewel Box Theatre, and site-specific work at Whitworth Art Gallery, all of which helped to shape me as a performer and artist. 

Since graduating, I have been teaching dance and have developed a strong passion for it. Alongside teaching at Scane Dance I also teach Ballet at another local studio. I am particularly passionate about creating a supportive and positive environment where students can build confidence, develop their technique, and enjoy their dance training!

Alongside teaching I continue to train regularly in Manchester and remain involved in performance opportunities, including performing at the Lowry. 

I believe it is important to keep learning and growing as a dancer and I love bringing that ongoing experience into my teaching. 

I began dancing at the age of two at my local dance school, where I took numerous exams in many disciplines as well as earning three scholarships with the BBO, Graham Fletcher, and MIDAS. During this time, I also had the opportunity to perform twice with the English Youth Ballet at Buxton Opera House.

After finishing my G.C.S.E.s, I went on to vocational training, studying at Ballet West in Scotland and later at Kate Simmons. I achieved a H.N.C. in Professional Dance Performance as well as a Level 6 Diploma in Professional Dance. During my training I was also performed in numerous ballets and theatres across Scotland and the Midlands.

I am trained in a wide range of styles including Ballet, Pas De Deux, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Spanish, Street, Commercial, Heels, and Musical Theatre.

I hold teaching qualifications, including an IDTA Level 4 Diploma in Dance and an ISTD Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education (Cecchetti Classical Ballet). I have taught in numerous primary schools, delivering dance curriculum lessons and running fun and engaging holiday clubs.

As a professional dancer, I worked as a Show Captain and choreographer at Alton Towers, where I performed in events such as Scarefest, Oktoberfest, Summer of Fun 2023 and I was also a main stage dancer in the Fireworks Spectacular - The Phalanx Expo in 2024. In addition to this I featured in TV adverts and social media campaigns promoting the resort.

More recently I have worked for Haven as a production cast dancer, performing up to eight shows a week and taking on multiple roles in a full pantomime. I am currently training to be both a Pilates and Fitness Instructor.

Miss Sophie teaches alongside our teachers and has been assisting our students in their weekly dance classes for many years now. She is a huge part of our Friday evenings and Saturday mornings at the studio. She has experience in many dance styles and has taken multiple dance exams with BBO and IDTA.