Welcome to Elements Dance and Theatre Schools
Proudly based in the heart of Berkshire, Elements Dance and Theatre Schools is a well-established dance school offering exceptional training in a full range of disciplines.
Our highly qualified and fully DBS-checked teaching faculty are dedicated to providing outstanding instruction in a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment. We believe every child deserves to feel a sense of belonging, and we are passionate about nurturing each student's individual growth and creativity.
Students have the opportunity to take accredited examinations and participate in our exciting biannual shows, as well as various charity events. For those looking for additional performance experiences, we offer Junior and Senior Performance Teams giving selected students the chance to showcase their talents in a variety of high profile and community based opportunities.
At Elements, we are more than just a dance school we're a family where every dancer matters.
Our Staff
Sarah Arran Principal/Director | RAD CBTS RTS
Miss Sarah has been teaching ballet for the last 16 years and qualified in certificate in ballet Teaching studies in 2003 through the Royal Academy of Dance. Miss Sarah was born in South Africa and moved to the UK in December 2003.
She started dancing at the age of 3 at a dance studio in Cape Town and trained through the Jacqui Pels School of Dance and the University of Cape Town (UCT) ballet school; starting her Career teaching pre-school ballet to Advance 1 students. Miss Sarah has assisted in many dance shows and examinations all over Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire, also teaching off-ice ballet training to figure skaters around the Berkshire area. It’s been a privilege running Elements for the last year and seeing how much it’s grown. I want to take this opportunity to thank all the wonderful parents and students, your ongoing Commitment and support has been invaluable.
Georgia Ellis ISTD Modern and Tap Teacher
Georgia has trained in ISTD modern, tap and imperial ballet from a young age, dancing up to Advanced 2 level across all genres.
Georgia began her further education at Jackie Palmer Academy in High Wycombe, where she obtained a BTEC level 3 diploma in performing arts. Here she also studied, contemporary, urban, musical theatre, acting and singing. From here, Georgia went on to train at the Linda Sweetzer Teacher Training College in Maidenhead, where she gained her ISTD DDE teaching qualifications in modern, tap and imperial ballet. She is now training to become a personal trainer so she can further her understanding of anatomy, fitness and nutrition.
Helen Thompson ISTD DDE/LIC Ballet, Tap & Modern
Helen first began her training at the age of 3 in her home town of Rotherham. After successfully auditioning for a place at Studios La Pointe College in Leeds at the age of 18, she graduated after 3 years with Associates in Ballet, Tap and Modern.
Helen then completed her grades up to Advanced 2 whilst also gaining her Diploma in Musical Theatre.
Helen has performed in numerous shows and events before deciding to focus on teaching.
Helen has been teaching since 2004, within this time she has entered and coached many students through exams and helped them achieve excellent exam results, whilst also choreographing for shows, festivals and numerous competitions.
Helen achieved her Licentiate qualifications in 2010 at the Linda Sweetzer Teacher Training College in Maidenhead; where she now tutors other dance teachers the DDE qualifications on behalf of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing.
Helen is looking forward to passing on her love and experience of dance to the Elements students.
Frankie McKean Musical Theatre & LAMDA teacher
Frankie is a professional musical theatre performer, who has trained at both the Guildford School of Acting & The London School of Musical Theatre.
She has over 9 year’s experience teaching children from the ages of 4-18, as well as a range of performance experience, in theatres such as The Other Palace, Hackney Empire, Theatre Malvern & The London Palladium and she continues to be an auditioning actress and performs in pantomimes every year.
Frankie provides an energetic, fun and safe space for her students, where she enables them to express themselves through music and give them a taste of the professional industry, all whilst having fun! Frankie says there is no better feeling than watching her students grow and reach their fabulous potential and is so excited to be joining the Elements team!
Sophie Burrows Teacher
Sophie has been teaching for Elements since September 2023.
Sophie grew up in local dance schools taking ballet, tap and modern classes, alongside exams and some memorable performance opportunities. Sophie decided to take the leap to turn her passion into a career, and trained at Dance College London in Commercial Performance, whilst also securing a distinction in her ITDA Level 4 teaching diploma. She continues to train as a dancer and performer as she believes it is incredibly important to be pushing herself with new opportunities, in order to achieve the best for her students.
Sophie’s favourite part about teaching is helping students to challenge themselves not only in dance technique, but also creative expression and self confidence. She works hard to allow students to form the lifelong bonds with other dancers that is arguably one of the most rewarding parts of dance.
Ballet Student Helpers
Miss Sophia, Miss Isabella, Miss Isla, Miss Mollie and Miss Ki-Ki
Modern & Tap Student Helpers
Miss Amelia and Miss Maddie
