JOIN OUR DANCE FAMILY IN BOURNEMOUTH
BTDA accredited classes for 15 months to 18 years
Performing Arts classes include Dance, Singing and Drama
Meet The Teachers
Emma Williams School Principal
Sophie Bunting Teacher
Emma Williams School Principal
Emma Williams (née Castle) began her dance journey at the age of 3, participating in baby ballet classes at Villenueve until she turned 16. During this time, she honed her skills under the guidance of qualified dance instructors from the British Theatre Dance Association (BTDA) and the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). Emma's professional dance education continued at Arts Educational Schools, followed by an intensive three-year course at the Leicester College of Performing Arts, where she graduated as a fully qualified professional performer ready to take on the dance scene.
Kate Lovell Teacher
Sophie Bunting Teacher
Emma Williams School Principal
Kate has been dancing since the age of three, and at ten, she moved to Dorset to train at the Villeneuva Dance Academy, where she met Emma. Afterward, she earned her teaching qualifications in ISTD and became a fully qualified dance instructor. With over twenty-five years of experience, Kate has been teaching dance education in Bournemouth at ECPA for nine years, including popular baby ballet and BTDA dance classes, while also incorporating LAMDA training into her curriculum.
Sophie Bunting Teacher
Sophie Bunting Teacher
Sophie Bunting Teacher
Sophie started dancing at the age of 2, initially in Ballroom and Latin American dance. She trained and competed nationally and internationally, achieving 1st place at Champions of Tomorrow, representing the United Kingdom at the Internationals in Blackpool, and placing 3rd in the World Championships. At 11 years of age, Sophie changed direction and genre, moving to ECPA, where she fell in love with various styles, including baby ballet. She has since excelled in her dance education in Bournemouth and is now taking BTDA dance classes to obtain her teaching qualifications. Sophie is eager to pass on her passion for dance, guided by her experiences with qualified dance instructors, and hopes to inspire others just as she was inspired.
Jasmine Beal Acrobatics
Hollie Exton Contemporary & Street
Sophie Bunting Teacher
Jasmine has danced throughout her life, completing both the BTDA and RAD syllabuses. She continued her training with the National Youth Ballet, where her passion for dance education in Bournemouth flourished. Acro has always been Jasmine’s favorite discipline, and she has been teaching Acro at ECPA for the past four years, where she supports students in developing their strength, confidence, and perseverance. As a qualified Acrobatic Arts teacher and one of the qualified dance instructors, she is currently working towards her BTDA dance classes teaching qualification, while also fostering a love for baby ballet among young dancers.
Hollie Exton Contemporary & Street
Hollie Exton Contemporary & Street
Hollie Exton Contemporary & Street
Contemporary and Street Teacher Hollie Exton is a distinguished Choreographer and Creative Director who is incredibly excited to be part of the ECPA creative team and work with all the wonderful students in the school! As the Artistic Director of AELLA Productions, she leads a luxury entertainment company known for delivering captivating performances tailored for various events. Her extensive choreography credits include ‘Circus Extreme’ (world tour), ‘Circus Vegas’ (UK tour), and theatre credits featuring her as the leading lady in ‘Princess of Ireland’ during ‘Night of the Dance’ (European Tour), ‘Sarrasani’ (German Cabaret), and ‘The Rat Pack’ (UK Tour). Additionally, Hollie is passionate about dance education in Bournemouth, where she also teaches BTDA dance classes and nurtures young talent through programs like baby ballet, all while working alongside qualified dance instructors. Her experience with media includes being a presenter for ‘Girl Talk Magazine’ and ‘BBC Top of the Pops’ (UK tours), further showcasing her versatile skills in the arts.
Class Assistants
Hollie Exton Contemporary & Street
Hollie Exton Contemporary & Street
We are immensely grateful to our dedicated class assistants, many of whom are on their way to achieving their teachers' qualifications. They play a vital role in our BTDA dance classes, particularly in our baby ballet sessions, ensuring that every child receives 1 to 1 support and feels welcomed. Leading this team are Gemma & Amelia (Head Students), who assist in all our Junior classes, contributing to our dance education in Bournemouth.