Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Child's First Steps to Dance Excellence
Founded in 2007 by Principal Samantha Bell LISTD, ElliTe Studios has established itself as a leading dance institution in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Our academy provides exceptional technical training across various dance disciplines for young people aged 3-18, with a particular emphasis on nurturing talent through structured progression pathways. We maintain rigorous teaching standards through our ISTD Approved Dance Centre status, offering regular examination sessions that allow students to achieve formal qualifications at their own pace. Our team comprises former professional dancers and choreographers who combine industry experience with pedagogical expertise to create an enriching learning environment.With multiple performance platforms including annual showcases and musical theatre productions, we cultivate both artistic excellence and stage confidence. Our alumni network demonstrates remarkable success, featuring professionals in performing arts and qualified educators, while our industry partnerships with Evolve Associates and Yorkshire Ballet Theatre Company provide advanced training opportunities. We strategically balance technical mastery with creative expression to prepare students for potential careers in dance or lifelong appreciation of the art form.
Services
Dance Classes 3-18
ISTD Examinations
Competition Training
Performance Opportunities
Teacher Training
Studio Hire
Costume Hire
Associate Courses
Alumni Support
Private Lessons
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We are an official ISTD Approved Dance Centre with consistent examination results
- Our instructors include former professional dancers and choreographers
- We offer competitive pathways from beginners to national competition levels
- Our alumni successfully progress to vocational colleges and professional careers
- We provide regular performance opportunities including full-scale productions
Associations and certifications
- ISTD
Services
Dance Classes 3-18
Structured dance instruction for children aged 3-18 covering multiple genres including ballet, tap, and contemporary. Our progressive curriculum develops technical skills while fostering creativity, with classes tailored to different experience levels. Regular assessments ensure appropriate placement and measurable development.
ISTD Examinations
Official ISTD certification programmes with examination sessions held every term. Students progress through graded assessments from Primary to DDE levels under qualified examiners. This formal evaluation system provides clear benchmarks and qualifications for dance proficiency.
Competition Training
Specialized coaching for competitive dance performance, from beginner to national championship levels. Private tuition available for choreography development and technical refinement. Competitions enhance performance skills and build confidence through judged stage experiences.
Performance Opportunities
Annual productions including full school showcases and musical theatre performances. These events develop stagecraft skills while providing public presentation experience. Costuming and production design enhance the professional quality of these showcases.
Teacher Training
Professional development programmes for aspiring dance educators. Courses combine pedagogical theory with practical teaching experience under qualified mentors. Graduates receive formal recognition for their instructional capabilities.
People
Samantha Bell
Principal
Founder and Principal of ElliTe Studios since 2007, LISTD qualified with extensive professional dance experience. Former performer and choreographer with a proven track record in developing young talent through innovative teaching methods.
Questions
What dance styles are offered at your academy?
We teach ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and modern theatre dance techniques. Specialized classes cater to different interests while maintaining technical foundations.
Are dance examinations mandatory?
ISTD examinations are strongly encouraged but optional. Our progressive assessment system helps measure technical development while providing formal qualifications for serious students.
Do you offer performance opportunities?
We present annual showcases and musical theatre productions featuring students. These events provide professional stage experience with full production support and choreography.
Can students pursue professional dance careers?
Many graduates successfully transition to vocational colleges like Bird and Urdang, with some establishing professional performing careers or dance teaching qualifications.
What are your studio hire arrangements?
Commercial space hire details available through our downloadable brochure. Facilities include multiple dance studios with professional equipment for rehearsals and events.
Reviews (5)
Andrew Stenson
Jul 23, 2021
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Caroline the adult dance instructor is incredible, fun friendly and very knowledgeable. Flawless in her technique and choreography. We are so lucky to have met her. Highly highly recommended. Dance studio premises is spacious and adequate for our needs building could do with little TLC, but that's just nit picking, ultimately fit for purpose.
Lizzie Mayson
Jun 02, 2020
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
My son and daughter have trained with Ellite for 14 years. My daughter has now moved onto vocational training at just 16 years of age. I can't praise ElliTe highly enough.
My son and daughter have trained with Ellite for 14 years. My daughter has now moved onto vocational training at just 16 years of age. I can't praise ElliTe highly enough.
Google User
Dec 25, 2019
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Lovely dance school and lovely staff and teachers. They teach a very high standard of dance, have ISTD exams every term and an annual show. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting their children to learn to dance.
Vic Cumming
Nov 13, 2019
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Love this place, my daughter has thrived since joining this dance school, the teaching is so good she has now been offered a place at a top performing arts college in London with a scholarship as well as being selected to represent England at the Dance World Cup this year. For first class training in a school that cares about its students this is definitely the place to go.
F. Brownlow
Oct 07, 2019
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My daughter has danced here for 6 years and loves it. Top quality teaching with a friendly atmosphere. Brilliant!
