Ella Gregory Dance

My teaching philosophy centres on wellbeing and the principles of dance science. I believe in creating a supportive environment where dancers of all levels can explore their creativity and artistic expression while prioritising their physical and mental health. By integrating the latest dance science principles into my teaching, I empower dancers to move with joy, purpose, and informed movement, minimising injury risk and maximising their dance journey

• I have been dancing since the age of 3. Originally from Kent, I receiving my first ballet lesson from Mary Woodman in Canterbury. I grew up on the Isle of Wight attending ballet, tap and modern classes, working through graded and vocational syallbi for both the RAD and ISTD.
• Early teaching experiences assisting at my dance school, and teaching experience gained whilst studing Performing Arts and A-Levels in Southampton, cemented my drive to explore dance teaching further.

Scholarly Activities

From September 2024, I will be undertaking a Masters in Dance Science at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

BA Hons Ballet Education, Licentiate RAD, RAD Register Teacher Status @ Royal Academy of Dance (2021-2024)

I graduated from the Royal Academy of Dance with a BA Honours in Ballet Education (first class). In addition to the degree, I also received a Karsavina Award and become a Licentiate of the RAD (with distinction).

As a scholar at the RAD I had the pleasure of performing repertoire, studying choreography, technique and performance, and dance teaching theory and practice. I have undertaken a series of professional placements in private, public and community settings across London.

An opportunity to also study dance science and somatic practice for teaching as part of my degree, has fuelled my interest in this area. I undertook specialist modules in Dance Science – Optimising Performance, and focused my dissertation on Enhancing Student Anatomical Knowledge: An Intervention Study Integrating Postural Anatomy Education through Experiential Learning.