Kathryn Hurley BA Hons AISTD DDE

Ellie started dancing 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. She competed at many festivals over the years and even attended The All England Finals where she placed 1st in the Classical Trio section. She also trained at the Bristol School of Performing Arts and successfully auditioned for many shows at the Bristol Hippodrome, such as 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 and has been studying for her teacher training qualifications. She has also performed in many shows and cabarets that has helped to further her dance knowledge. 

Ellie hopes to pass on the skills she has learnt from her own experiences and enjoys seeing the love that all her students have for dance.

Sophie started dancing at the age of 3, at the Stapleton School of Dancing in Bristol,  training in a range of genres whilst enjoying various performance opportunities and competing in Eisteddfods. From the age of 19, she continued her training full time at the Judith Hockaday College of Dance and Drama in Swindon. There she achieved her qualifications up to Advanced 2 in Modern, Tap and National and took her teaching exams.

Sophie graduated college having passed 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!!).

Charlotte has been working full time as a freelance Drama facilitator since 2013, working for companies including; Travelling Light Theatre Company and The Tobacco Factory Theatres. She also works across many schools in and around Bristol offering Drama, theatre making and LAMDA tuition.  

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

In 2016 she set up her own company to be able to provide fun and affordable Drama provisions to children and young people in and around Bristol.

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

At the heart of her teaching is giving young people both the knowledge and skills to be great theatre makers in a fun and nurturing environment. Whether this is through boosting confidence, helping them find their voice, or finding opportunities for creative expression.  

When she is not teaching; you can probably find Charlotte in a Theatre either watching or making work in the rehearsal room, and once a week she attends an Adult Irish Dance class for fun. – We are currently third in Great Britain in Adult Ceilidh!

Ella started dancing at 3 years old with Stapleton School of Dancing in Bristol where she studied RAD Ballet and ISTD Tap and Modern gaining graded and major examinations in all three disciplines. During this time she also competed in numerous dance festivals including the All England National Finals where she placed 1st with her Irish Solo.

Ella studied at Morea Performing Arts for 3 years, gaining valuable technical tuition and  performance experience and her teaching qualifications. 

Since graduating in July 2018, Ella now teaches in a number of schools in Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Bristol. She is also studying for further qualifications at Dance Station in Bristol. Her main aim is to pass on her knowledge and help each and every child reach their full potential

Faith is a professional dancer and choreographer having graduated from Millenium Performing Arts with a BA (Hons) Degree in Musical Theatre.

 Faith has danced from the age of seven in many different styles.  She is passionate about her art and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others.

Credits:

• Disneyland Paris, dancer and Character Performer, 2019
• Once Upon a Princess, UK Tour 2021 - 2022
• Andy Ford Comedy Tour 2022
• Feralman, Music Video 2021
• Alfie Haile, Music Video 2021
• Christmas at Avon Heath, 2022
• Rivals, Actress, Disney +, 2023
• Casualty, TV, Actress 2023.

Danielle is a Musical Theatre graduate from SLP College. Danielle started dancing at the age of 3 years old at The Ruth Osborne School of Dancing (now ROKH Dance).

Danielle pursued her love for dancing at Filton College graduating with a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance).

She then decided to further her love and knowledge for dance and completed 3 years at Judith Hockaday School of Dance And Drama where she gained her Diploma in Dance Instruction and Dance Education. Danielle went on to train for a further 3 years at SLP College in Leeds graduating in 2019 with a Level 6 Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre and Dance. Danielle’s love for performing and teaching continues to grow, and she attends auditions for Cruise Ships and Disney Parks. In the meantime, Danielle would love to pass on her experience and knowledge to the students and to help them grow individually as this is something she loves to be able to experience.