About us
About Us
Joanne Elaine School of Dance is a fun, friendly and exciting dance school based in the Knutsford area. We are dedicated to bringing the magic of dance to children of all ages.
Joanne - Principal of JESD
Joanne started dancing at just 2½ years old. It was from this moment that her love for dance began, leading her to take classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Theatre and Jazz. Joanne was fortunate enough to perform and compete in many prestigious venues, including Sadler’s Wells Theatre and The Royal Albert Hall.
Aged 16, Joanne successfully auditioned for a place on a 4 year Professional Dancers & Teachers of Dance course at Preston College. Here she attained her A levels and teaching qualifications for the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD). After qualifying, Joanne developed her teaching skills at local dance schools, nurseries, schools and gyms. She also spent a season performing as a professional character and parade dancer at Disneyland Paris.
Joanne’s goal was always to open her own dance school so that she could inspire others to enjoy the magic of dance. In 2013, she established the 'Joanne Elaine School of Dancing' in High Legh, Knutsford. Starting with just one Baby Ballet class, she has seen the school grow steadily into to what it is now. Joanne is proud to see her school continue to grow, as more and more enthusiastic dancers join the excitement of JESD!
