Sally Correia

The Principal

I started dancing quite late (about 10yrs old) after a few years of intensive gymnastic training. The dance bug soon took off and I was thoroughly hooked! Dance was definitely my passion and I haven't looked back since.

I trained at London Studio Centre performing arts school. After graduating, I worked abroad on various dance contracts and had some amazing experiences and visited some beautiful countries. When my dance contracts came to a natural break I decided to work towards my dance teacher qualifications. I studied both IDTA & ISTD dance syllabi and qualified 2 years later.

This now takes me to Encore Dance Academy present day where pupils regularly take ISTD dance examinations and the results are of a very high standard. The most recent addition to my qualifications are in Acrobatic Arts & 'Dancing Memories'.

I am so proud to say I have been the principal of EDA for over 25 years. We are a brilliant team! Go Encore!

Katie Crook

Dance Teacher

I started studying at Encore Dance Academy at the age of six (previously known as Deeping St James School of Ballet, Tap & Modern) and loved it.

I trained at CPA Studios, a Performing Arts College in Essex, where I studied Musical Theatre. When I returned to assist Sally with classes at Encore I quickly realised my love and passion for teaching. I went on to study for my teaching qualifications at The Dance College, Royston, where I graduated with teaching qualifications (DDI & DDE) in Modern Theatre, Tap & Imperial Ballet. I also teach Street Dance, Contemporary and Flexibility classes.

I love teaching at EDA and have been here for over 16 years!

Emily Knox

Dance Teacher

I started dancing at 18 months old and trained in all styles of dance over the years, but now specialise in contemporary, jazz and musical theatre.

After secondary school, I went on to study dance at the Eastern School of Performing Arts. After completing my Level 3 qualification, I went on to further my training at Bird College in London and then the Cambridge School of Creative Industries where I completed my degree in Musical Theatre.

I still audition and perform myself but I love teaching and passing on my passion for dance to my students!

We look forward to meeting you!