Ella Gregory Dance

Dance Teaching & Choreography

I am an experienced dance teacher, delivering both RAD and ISTD classes in ballet, contemporary, tap and modern at all levels. I have also established Musical Theatre classes, successfully entering students into LAMDA exams and delivered 1-1 vocal coaching. Also developed community based dance classes supporting intergenerational dancing and support for older movers.

As a freelance dance educator, choreographer, and researcher, I am committed to promoting safe dance practice through both education and application. I am a member of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), and the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS), and am a certified Progressing Ballet Technique teacher. I also hold Healthy Dance Practice certification with Safe in Dance International (SIDI) (Achieved with Best Practice). These affiliations support my engagement with current research and reinforce my commitment to evidence-based, ethical, and sustainable training approaches.

Current Activity:

• Dance Teacher and Acting Principal (Maternity Cover) – dance school in South West London. Includes responsibilities for all school admin and show production.
• Workshop Provision – various offer, including on safe dance practice to pupils and parents.
• Cover Dance Teacher (various locations)
• Choreography – guest choreographer
• Private Coaching – including audition prep, exam prep, and associate support
• Chaperone and Summer School support – including Lead Chaperone for the RAD International Fonteyn Competition.

Dance Science

My training has developed specialist expertise in Safe Dance Practice, Dance Education and Training, Strength and Conditioning, and Arts for Health, underpinned by a comprehensive understanding of biomechanics, physiology, nutrition, psychology, and injury prevention.

My MSc dissertation focused on increasing awareness and implementation of safe dance practice among teachers, students, and parents in recreational dance settings. This research has informed my ongoing interest in knowledge translation and the integration of evidence-based practice within dance education, which I am keen to extend into higher education through both teaching and research.

Research Interests

I continue to develop my research interests through collaboration with Safe in Dance International, supporting initiatives that promote healthy and sustainable dance practice and am a member of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS), active on the Dance Educator and Early Career Dance Scientist special interest groups.

My MSc research has been accepted for presentation at Dance Science conferences, and I am currently preparing my research for publication. I have also developed and delivered workshops to dance teachers/schools on safe dance practice. 

Research Activity:

• ‘Promoting Health and Wellbeing Through Safe Dance Practices: Exploring Teacher, Student, and Parent Perspectives in Recreational Dance Education‘, 2025, Dissertation, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, London.  
• ‘Enhancing Student Anatomical Knowledge: An Intervention Study Integrating Postural Anatomy Education through Experiential Learning‘, 2024, Dissertation, Royal Academy of Dance, London.

MSc Study Achievements:

• Lab Assistant for BA (Hons) Dance and Musical Theatre fitness screenings
• Strength and Conditioning Assistant for CAT scheme
• Project lead CoLab: Exploring the Impact of Multidisciplinary Artistic Collaboration on Motivation.

Dance Education

I have experience providing assessment, feedback, and academic support within educational settings. In my current role leading a dance department within an independent school, I regularly assess student work against established criteria, provide constructive written and verbal feedback, and support learners in achieving their academic and practical potential. I am confident in delivering clear, supportive feedback that enables students to understand expectations, develop critical thinking skills, and improve their work. My experience also includes mentoring students through independent projects and research tasks, supporting the development of academic writing and reflective practice. In addition, I teach across a range of London-based dance schools, working with students in both recreational and pre-professional contexts.

I have developed skills in curriculum design, assessment, feedback, and student support. Combined with my MSc-level research experience and specialist subject knowledge, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to the marking, feedback, and supervision requirements in undergraduate settings, and I have delivered dissertation support on a private basis. 

I am particularly motivated to work within higher education environments that value research-informed teaching, student wellbeing, and interdisciplinary collaboration. My aim is to equip students not only with technical and artistic skills, but also with the knowledge and strategies required to sustain long, healthy careers within the performing arts.

I am passionate about empowering students to take ownership of their physical and psychological wellbeing through accessible, research-informed practice, while supporting them in developing as reflective, informed practitioners. 

My teaching approach is student-centred and supportive, with a strong emphasis on fostering confidence, independence, and critical reflection. I am experienced in working both in person and online.

Current Activity:

• Head of Dance (Maternity Cover) – independent school
• Dissertation Tutorials – provision of support to undergraduate students undertaking independent research projects (private and freelance basis).