DancePointe has an exceptional faculty who are committed to providing the very highest standard of dance tuition.
ROSIE JOHNSON
School Principal & Studio Owner
Rosie trained in the East Midlands in Classical Ballet, Modern Theatre, Jazz, Tap and Acrobatic arts. After performing and gaining her teaching qualifications and becoming a Member of the Imperial Society for Teachers of Dancing, Rosie set up and became principal of her own school.
Whilst setting up her school Rosie worked for Lincolnshire County Council delivering children’s speech therapy within local education authorities. Rosie has formed links with secondary schools in which she is able to take students for work experience. In addition to this Rosie has helped develop a dance curriculum for children with additional needs, which is implemented in schools as part of their physical education.
Rosie has worked with many local schools in dance and drama, choreographing for events such as ‘Rock Challenge’, pantomimes, showcases and GCSE examinations. She has always been involved in the festival movement; first as a child and later with her own pupils.
Rosie lives in Grantham and continues working on developing her school, student coaching and choreography.
Whilst setting up her school Rosie worked for Lincolnshire County Council delivering children’s speech therapy within local education authorities. Rosie has formed links with secondary schools in which she is able to take students for work experience. In addition to this Rosie has helped develop a dance curriculum for children with additional needs, which is implemented in schools as part of their physical education.
Rosie has worked with many local schools in dance and drama, choreographing for events such as ‘Rock Challenge’, pantomimes, showcases and GCSE examinations. She has always been involved in the festival movement; first as a child and later with her own pupils.
Rosie lives in Grantham and continues working on developing her school, student coaching and choreography.
GAIL GORDON
Ballet & Private Coaching
After an extensive performance career as a dancer and solo acrobatic act, Gail worked as a professional choreographer in London's West End and was also Head of Dance and Movement for over 30 years at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Gail now works as Dance Director for Chantry Dance Company, and Associate Director of Chantry School of Contemporary & Balletic Arts.
ELIZABETH HASLAM
Ballet, Tap, Jazz
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Liz graduated from Central School of Ballet where she performed with Northern Ballet Theatre. She went on to perform as part of the corps de ballet in ‘Aida’ with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Soloist in ‘Vis av Magi ‘ Norway. She also worked with the Miles Thomas group and Celebrity Cruises.
Elizabeth was head of ballet at the Midlands School of Dance and Drama and worked with Ballet Theatre UK for 9yrs where she was the original ballet mistress to the company. |
BETH WARRICK
Street, Commercial
After graduating in 2014 Beth has worked as a dancer and singer on many UK and European theatre touring productions including Vampires Rock, Anything for Love, Rule the World, Masters of the Scene and many more. Beth has travelled the world as a lead vocalist with many bands and shows. Beth has modelled on several hair shows for Toni and Guy, L'Oréal and Kerastace.
Beth has starred in pantomimes almost yearly for the last 12 years in prestigious venues across the UK.
Alongside this Beth now works as a choreographer for many productions as well as running her own successful Competitive Cheerleading Program.
Beth has starred in pantomimes almost yearly for the last 12 years in prestigious venues across the UK.
Alongside this Beth now works as a choreographer for many productions as well as running her own successful Competitive Cheerleading Program.
ANITA HARVEY-WARNE
Contemporary
Anita Harvey-Warne is a contemporary dancer, choreographer, and co-founder of RESET Dance Company. Based in the Midlands, she has a deep commitment to promoting inclusion, diversity, and acceptance through her work.
Anita has collaborated with several notable companies such as Parkour Circle, Tom Dale and Spiltmilk Dance, where she worked as an Early Career Performer Trainee, assisting with production, rehearsals, and their Autumn 2023 tour of *Desert Island Flicks*.
As co-artistic director of RESET Dance Company, Anita has been instrumental in creating and performing works as well as pushing the company's mission is to inspire the next generation of dancers.
Anita has collaborated with several notable companies such as Parkour Circle, Tom Dale and Spiltmilk Dance, where she worked as an Early Career Performer Trainee, assisting with production, rehearsals, and their Autumn 2023 tour of *Desert Island Flicks*.
As co-artistic director of RESET Dance Company, Anita has been instrumental in creating and performing works as well as pushing the company's mission is to inspire the next generation of dancers.
ELAINE BISHOP
Singing / Musical Theatre
Elaine is an experienced singing teacher, mezzo-soprano and award-winning musical director based in Grantham.
Elaine built up a reputation as an accomplished performer at the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival and performed with various professional opera companies prior to starting a family. Credits include the role of Eormenhild in Cantana Eliensis (Cantana Dramatica), HMS Pinafore (Raymond Gubbay Productions), Trail by Jury (Opera Minima) and Utopia (G&S Opera Company).
These days, alongside balancing teaching, performing and family life, Elaine has taken on the role of chairperson for Grantham Operatic Society - the society where her love of theatre began.
Elaine built up a reputation as an accomplished performer at the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival and performed with various professional opera companies prior to starting a family. Credits include the role of Eormenhild in Cantana Eliensis (Cantana Dramatica), HMS Pinafore (Raymond Gubbay Productions), Trail by Jury (Opera Minima) and Utopia (G&S Opera Company).
These days, alongside balancing teaching, performing and family life, Elaine has taken on the role of chairperson for Grantham Operatic Society - the society where her love of theatre began.