Eloquent Dance Academy


Welcome to Eloquent Dance Academy
Eloquent Dance Academy was founded in 2003 in Hinckley Leicestershire, by Victoria Stevenson. The school has become very successful with over 100 pupils. Lessons are held at The Urban Arts centre, a purpose built studio with new flooring, Ballet barres, fully mirrored walls, parental waiting area and car parking available. We also teach lessons in the village of Burbage at The Millenium hall. The school offers classes for children from 2 years of age up to and including adults. Examinations are taken once a year under the International Dance teachers association and The imperial society of teachers of dancing (this syllabus is accredited by the British Dance council and the government, therefore all qualifications gained are recognised and accredited as equivilant to G.C.S.E'S and A.levels). Eloquent also regulary compete in local competitions against other schools in the Midlands and is proud that they always gain places in all sections. Most recently the school attended a European competition held in Disneyland Paris where they performed on a stage in the resort and won all 4 sections entered. Every summer Eloquent perform a full production show at The Concordia theatre in Hinckley aswell as being involved in local events such as cheerleading at home games held at Hinckley united football club and local held carnivals. Classes aim to provide a fun, friendly environment and at competitive prices.

Welcome to Eloquent Dance Academy

Eloquent Dance Academy was founded in 2003 in Hinckley Leicestershire, by Victoria Stevenson. The school has become very successful with over 100 pupils. Lessons are held at The Urban Arts centre, a purpose built studio with new flooring, Ballet barres, fully mirrored walls, parental waiting area and car parking available. We also teach lessons in the village of Burbage at The Millenium hall. The school offers classes for children from 2 years of age up to and including adults. Examinations are taken once a year under the International Dance teachers association and The imperial society of teachers of dancing (this syllabus is accredited by the British Dance council and the government, therefore all qualifications gained are recognised and accredited as equivilant to G.C.S.E'S and A.levels).

Eloquent also regulary compete in local competitions against other schools in the Midlands and is proud that they always gain places in all sections. Most recently the school attended a European competition held in Disneyland Paris where they performed on a stage in the resort and won all 4 sections entered.

Every summer Eloquent perform a full production show at The Concordia theatre in Hinckley aswell as being involved in local events such as cheerleading at home games held at Hinckley united football club and local held carnivals.
Classes aim to provide a fun, friendly environment and at competitive prices.

Teachers
Principal and teacher - Victoria Stevenson Victoria has taught at and ran Eloquent Dance Academy since 2003. Victoria began dancing at 2 years of age and after attending full time stage schools 'Pattisons college' and 'Bojangles College' she gained teaching qualifications with both IDTA and ISTD. After graduating Victoria performed professionally throughout the U.K and abroad. Professional experience includes Pantomimes in both Coventry and Sollihull, Theme parks Wicksteed (pavillion shows), Drayton Manor (circus show) and Alton towers (as Bella in the tweenies live show for the BBC), various hotels and exhibition centres, Star city casino Birmingham, Marriott hotels in India (Goa and Mumbai), and U.K Holiday parks in touring shows. Most recently Victoria has been performing in 'Feverish' a tribute to Kylie. Inbetween performing and teaching Victoria also gained a Bsc degree at Coventry university in Sport and exercise science, related with Dance. Victoria uses all her experience and knowledge within Eloquent and is very proud of how successful her school has become. Teacher - Laura Harvey Laura began her Dance training at Eloquent, and as a former pupil is very proud to be teaching within the Academy. In 2007 - 2008 Laura completed a years traing at Bodyworks dance company in Cambridge then returned to Eloquent as a member of staff. Laura has recently completed her Foundation in Dance instruction with the I.S.T.D and working towards her certificate in Dance education. Laura also performs professionally with 'Feverish' a tribute to Kylie at various U.K venues. Teacher - Vicky Scruton Vicky joined Eloquent Dance Academy in March 2010 introducing the Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D) syllabus. Vicky teaches additional ballet classes to the I.D.T.A lessons they already attend to enable pupils to study a different syllabus. She also provides teacher training (Associate Lessons) at Eloquent under I.D.TA. Vicky trained herself at The Northern Ballet and holds a teaching cert and diploma with the Royal Academy of dancing aswell as Associate I.S.T.D and Licenciate I.D.T.A. Vicky has taught at various Midland based Dance schools and fulltime at Pattisons college where she held position of student course co-ordinator(where she also trained Eloquent principal Victoria Stevenson). Teacher - Leah Kelly Leah is the newest member of staff at Eloquent after gaining experience teaching at venues in Leicestershire. Leah is qualified with the IDTA and is still regulary attending Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama to gain higher teaching qualifications. Leah also has professional performing experience having performed in Pantomimes and for Pontins holidays. The Hinckley 3stylers - Matt Hogg Matt and his team of instructors also teach from the studio specialising in Break dance, Hip Hop and Street dance. Working alongside the 3stylers means the Urban Arts Centre is the only venue in Hinckley offering all styles of dance and the Arts!

Teachers

Principal and teacher - Victoria Stevenson
Victoria has taught at and ran Eloquent Dance Academy since 2003. Victoria began dancing at 2 years of age and after attending full time stage schools 'Pattisons college' and 'Bojangles College' she gained teaching qualifications with both IDTA and ISTD. After graduating Victoria performed professionally throughout the U.K and abroad. Professional experience includes Pantomimes in both Coventry and Sollihull, Theme parks Wicksteed (pavillion shows), Drayton Manor (circus show) and Alton towers (as Bella in the tweenies live show for the BBC), various hotels and exhibition centres, Star city casino Birmingham, Marriott hotels in India (Goa and Mumbai), and U.K Holiday parks in touring shows. Most recently Victoria has been performing in 'Feverish' a tribute to Kylie. Inbetween performing and teaching Victoria also gained a Bsc degree at Coventry university in Sport and exercise science, related with Dance. Victoria uses all her experience and knowledge within Eloquent and is very proud of how successful her school has become.

Teacher - Laura Harvey
Laura began her Dance training at Eloquent, and as a former pupil is very proud to be teaching within the Academy. In 2007 - 2008 Laura completed a years traing at Bodyworks dance company in Cambridge then returned to Eloquent as a member of staff. Laura has recently completed her Foundation in Dance instruction with the I.S.T.D and working towards her certificate in Dance education. Laura also performs professionally with 'Feverish' a tribute to Kylie at various U.K venues.

Teacher - Vicky Scruton
Vicky joined Eloquent Dance Academy in March 2010 introducing the Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D) syllabus. Vicky teaches additional ballet classes to the I.D.T.A lessons they already attend to enable pupils to study a different syllabus. She also provides teacher training (Associate Lessons) at Eloquent under I.D.TA. Vicky trained herself at The Northern Ballet and holds a teaching cert and diploma with the Royal Academy of dancing aswell as Associate I.S.T.D and Licenciate I.D.T.A. Vicky has taught at various Midland based Dance schools and fulltime at Pattisons college where she held position of student course co-ordinator(where she also trained Eloquent principal Victoria Stevenson).

Teacher - Leah Kelly
Leah is the newest member of staff at Eloquent after gaining experience teaching at venues in Leicestershire. Leah is qualified with the IDTA and is still regulary attending Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama to gain higher teaching qualifications. Leah also has professional performing experience having performed in Pantomimes and for Pontins holidays.

The Hinckley 3stylers - Matt Hogg
Matt and his team of instructors also teach from the studio specialising in Break dance, Hip Hop and Street dance. Working alongside the 3stylers means the Urban Arts Centre is the only venue in Hinckley offering all styles of dance and the Arts!