Jazz . Commercial . Musical Theatre . Heels . Ballet . Contemporary . Tap . Fitness
EMILY
FOUNDER
Emily who founded ELDance, began her training at 16, on the Advanced Training Programme at Dance City studying Ballet and Contemporary as well as touring the North East. She then went on to further her training at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Commercial, African, Hip Hop, Contemporary and other styles as well as training under famous choreographers like Matthew Bourne, Lavelle Smith Jnr and Dean Lee.
Since graduating Emily has worked as a dancer in the UK and around Europe in Variety Shows, Burlesque Shows and tribute shows such as Michael Jackson and Elvis.
ELDance was created due to there being very little dance classes in Sunderland for adults to attend and for those aspiring to be dancers.
Starting with just one weekly Commercial class, ELDance grew and now offers a varied and diverse timetable for everyone.
"Never believe you cannot, just follow your dreams no matter how small"
summer
Beginners & camp!
Summer has been dancing since she was around 3 years old but if it’s possible to dance in the womb I would have probably started then!
Dance has been a big part of her life from a young age and developed into a great passion of hers.
Training in many styles such as ballet and jazz from a young age, then went on to study dance through college and onto university here in Sunderland.
Summer has been attending ELDance classes since 2017, loving them more and more each week!
Now to be able to teach for Emily here at ELDance is something she looks forward to every week!
IONA
TAP & Contemporary
Iona started dancing at the age of 3; beginning her training at the Rachel Wilson School of Dance.
At 18 years old, she extended her training to the University of Sunderland where she studied a BA(Hons) degree in Dance (later, going on a study a PCET Teaching degree).
After University, ELDance became the centre of her dance training.
Throughout the years, Iona has had opportunities to teach at a wide range of places: including 2 local dance schools - 1 of which she has taught at for over 10 years; the University of Sunderland; DUSC Youth Company; Tin Arts - working with SEN adults; Sunderland High School; and of course, ELDance!
Nik
ACTING & SINGING
Nik graduated from the University of Sunderland with a BA Hons in Performing Arts back in 2013. Since then she has worked consistently as a professional actor across stage and screen, and also teaches the next generation of budding performers. Nik also produces, directs and choreographs an annual charity musical theatre concert here in Sunderland.
Nik is represented by Manchester based cooperative agency Circuit Personal Management, which offers her an invaluable insight into the casting side of the industry.
Credits include: Fairy Flick (Jack Off and the Beanstalk - UK Tour), Slave of the Ring (Aladdin - Aberdeen Arts Centre), Michelle (Smashed - Scottish Tour), Ava (Memories Are Made of This - UK Tour), Fairy (Big Dick Whittington - Billingham Forum), Wicked Witch of the West (Wizard of Oz - Blackpool North Pier Theatre)), Owl (The Enchantment of Chester Zoo),
TV/Film Credits: Carla (Temporal), Kitty (Hyper), Abbey (Agony), Vikki (The Log Inn), Emma (Undergrads)
