Dance Education at ROKH Dance School

Ellie started taking dance classes at 2.5 years old at First Steps and Carly Elizabeth School of Dance in Bristol, where she gained graded and major examinations in ISTD Tap, Modern, and Ballet. Over the years, she competed at many festivals and even attended The All England Finals, where she proudly placed 1st in the Classical Trio section. Additionally, she trained at the Bristol School of Performing Arts and successfully auditioned for various shows at the Bristol Hippodrome, including Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Abba Mania, and Cinderella the Pantomime.

Since then, Ellie has continued her dance training at the Judith Hockaday College of Dance & Drama in Swindon, where she has been studying for her teacher training qualifications. She has also enjoyed numerous performance opportunities in many shows and cabarets, which have further enriched her dance knowledge.

Ellie hopes to pass on the skills she has learned from her own experiences as part of the teaching faculty, and she loves seeing the passion that all her students have for dance.

Charlotte has been working full time as a freelance Drama facilitator since 2013, collaborating with companies such as Travelling Light Theatre Company and The Tobacco Factory Theatres. She also engages with many schools in and around Bristol, providing Drama, theatre making, and LAMDA tuition, as well as offering dance classes to enhance students' artistic skills.

She holds a Higher National Diploma in Acting and Theatre Making from the South West Academy of Dramatic Arts and earned a degree (BA Hons) in Drama and performance from Worcester University, where she specialized in Theatre in Education / Theatre for young audiences.

In 2016, she established her own company to provide fun and affordable Drama provisions, including performance opportunities for children and young people in and around Bristol.

In 2019, she became the owner of ‘Rhubarb Speech and Drama School’ after teaching there for many years, later merging the two companies.

At the heart of her teaching faculty is the commitment to equip young people with the knowledge and skills to become great theatre makers in a fun and nurturing environment. This includes boosting their confidence, helping them find their voice, and creating opportunities for creative expression.

When she is not teaching, you can probably find Charlotte in a Theatre, either watching performances or creating work in the rehearsal room. Additionally, she attends an Adult Irish Dance class once a week for enjoyment, and her group is currently third in Great Britain in Adult Ceilidh!

Sophie started dancing at the age of 3 at the Stapleton School of Dancing in Bristol, where she took various dance classes, trained in a range of genres, and enjoyed numerous performance opportunities while competing in Eisteddfods. At 19, she pursued her training full-time at the Judith Hockaday College of Dance and Drama in Swindon, where she became part of the teaching faculty and achieved her qualifications up to Advanced 2 in Modern, Tap, and National, also passing her DDI and DDE exams in ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern, and National.

Sophie hopes to further her career development by taking her Licentiate examinations in the future. For now, her little boy, William, keeps her busy at home, and she's yet to try out good toes and naughty toes with him (just yet!!).

Ella started her journey in dance classes at just 3 years old with Stapleton School of Dancing in Bristol, where she studied RAD Ballet and ISTD Tap and Modern, achieving graded and major examinations in all three disciplines. Throughout her training, she participated in numerous dance festivals for over a decade, including three appearances at the All England National Finals, where she notably placed 1st with her Irish Solo in 2018.

Ella furthered her education at Morea Performing Arts for three years, gaining essential technical tuition and performance opportunities, while also beginning her teaching qualifications under some of the creators of the ISTD syllabi. After graduating in July 2018, she completed her teaching qualifications at the Dance Station in Bristol and is now fully qualified in ISTD Ballet, Tap, and Modern.

With several years of full-time teaching experience, Ella has worked at various schools in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. She believes that every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential in their dance classes and hopes to inspire and share her passion for dance with each and every one of her students.

Emma started dancing at the age of 4, learning RAD Ballet and later ISTD Modern and Tap at Fay Reynolds School of Dancing. She is currently continuing her training at First Steps and Carly Elizabeth School of Dance, having completed graded and major examinations in ISTD Tap, Modern, Ballet, and Contemporary. With experience in teaching and choreographing dance classes in local Primary and Secondary schools, Emma has helped with productions and shows while also developing her skills by attending dance conventions such as Move It and Can You Dance? and Tap Attack Intensive, participating in workshops and masterclasses.

Emma is studying for her ISTD Diploma in Dance Education at Bristol College of Dancing. She is passionate about sharing her love of dance with her students and hopes to inspire and encourage them throughout their dancing journeys. As part of her commitment to her students, she aims to provide them with various performance opportunities to showcase their talents.

Emma also believes that movement and exercise should be achievable for all, regardless of age or ability. That’s why she founded her own business teaching movement to adults, gaining qualifications in Matwork and Reformer Pilates and Chair Based Exercise, with the aim of completing more in the future. Through her teaching faculty, she strives to make wellness accessible and enjoyable for everyone.