RECENT ALUMNI
We are so proud of each and every student who trains with us, here are some of our ElliTe graduates who have gone on to have careers in the arts!

Phoebe Cummings
Phoebe graduated from ElliTe in 2019, with Advanced 2 ISTD Modern, Advanced 1 ISTD Tap and Intermediate ISTD Ballet. In September 2019, Phoebe joined the prestigious Bird College, London. Since graduating Phoebe has played Demeter in Royal Caribbean's 'Cats' and most recently is appearing as a Swing in the 2024/25 Chicago European Tour!

Brad Evans
Brad started dancing at ElliTe Studios in 2009, aged 11. Brad enjoyed success representing the school in multiple regional and national competitions, winning many awards including 3rd place at the 2016 ISTD Senior Ballet Awards.
Brad gained his Advanced 2 Tap, his Advanced 1 ISTD Ballet and his Advanced 2 Modern qualifications all with Distinction (98% in Advanced 2 Modern). In 2016 Brad joined Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary. After graduating Brad went on to work for Sea Cruise.

Alicia Drewell
Alicia graduated from ElliTe in the Summer of 2018 with Advanced 2 Tap, Advanced 1 Ballet and Advanced 1 Modern. Having secured places at several vocational dance colleges, Alicia selected Bird College, London. Sincew graduating, Alicia works freelance as a model and dancer and has recently appeared in the Official Qatar World Cup music video.

Charlotte Gower
Charlotte was one of our original ElliTe Studios seniors. By 18, Charlotte had already performed professionally in pantomimes and corporate entertainment events. Charlotte successfully auditioned for a DADA funded place at Stella Mann college in 2010. Upon graduation, Charlotte gained a contract with Princess Cruises through the ElliTe Management Agency.

Ella Liefeith
Whilst at ElliTe Ella achieved ISTD Advanced 1 ballet, Advanced 2 Modern. Ella went on to study vocationally at Bird College, London in 2018. Since graduating, Ella has worked on various summer contracts and with Sea Cruise on a special Eurovision cruise.

Lilly Spittle
Lilly joined ElliTe aged 6, and took her ISTD exams up to and including Advanced 2 Tap and Modern and Intermediate Ballet. She was part of our competition team and represented Team England at the Dance World Cup Finals many times. In 2023 Lilly graduated ElliTe to attend Bird College, London.

Anya Panditaratne
Anya trained at ElliTe for many years taking ISTD exams in Tap, Modern and Ballet. Yasmin was part of our competition team and also performed in various shows including Wakefield Theatre Royals Pantomime. In 2021, Yasmin accepted her place at Arts Educational Sixth Form and has now gone on to train vocationally at Bird College, London.

Darcey Willshir
Darcey joined ElliTe from age 12, before leaving us she had achieved her ISTD Advanced 2 Modern, ISTD Grade 5 Tap and RAD Intermediate Ballet. Darcey was also apart of our Dance World Cup Finals team, representing team England. In 2018, Darcey accepted her place to study at Northern Ballet School, Manchester.

Theo Shirt
Theo joined ElliTe at a young age and progressed through the ISTD grades achieving a distinction in Advanced 1 Ballet and Modern. He was a part of our competition team, and went on to win gold in his jazz and ballet solos at the Dance World Cup Finals! Aged 16, after being accepted to many top colleges, Theo chose to continue his training at Central School of Ballet.

Emily Fitzgerald
Emily joined ElliTe Studios in 2009 at the age of 11. Whilst a pupil at the school Emily gained her Advanced 1 Tap and Modern qualifications. Emily began her vocational training in Sept 2015 at Urdang Academy, London.

Jasmine Lynch
Jasmine graduated from ElliTe in 2018, with Advanced 1 Modern & Tap and Intermediate Ballet. Jasmine also trained with Phoenix Youth Academy which instilled in her a passion for Contemporary dance. Jazzy completed a 1 Year Foundation course at Northern School of Contemporary Dance and then went on to study a BA (Hons) Degree in Contemporary Dance at London Contemporary Dance School.

Lydia Bradd
Lydia commenced at ElliTe Studios in 2007 and went on to represent the school highly, winning the 2009 Junior Janet Cram Award and the 2012 Runner-Up award in the Premier section. She gained both her Advanced 1 Tap and Modern and her Intermediate Ballet. Lydia successfully auditioned for Urdang Academy in London starting in 2015. Since graduating Lydia has appeared in Saturday Night Fever on the West End, Flashdance, Grinch the Musical and recently as Dance Captain in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Leah Evans
Leah joined ElliTe Studios in Nov 2009, aged 12. Leah completed her ISTD Advanced 2 Tap, Ballet and Modern and eventually achieved her ISTD Diploma in Dance Education in Ballet, Tap and Modern,. Leah taught at ElliTe Studios for several years before performing for Sani Hotels and Resorts in Greece. She has since worked as a dancer for P&O Australia.
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Rebecca Armstrong
Rebecca graduated from ElliTe in 2017, after representing us at the ISTD Ballet Awards and the Janet Cram Awards and gaining Advanced 2 Tap and Advanced 1 Modern & Ballet. She went on to train at Ballet West before transferring to a scholarship place at Northern Ballet School. Since graduating she has worked as a dancer in various shows and corporate events.

Evie McDaid
Evie joined ElliTe in 2007 and remained with us for 12 years. At ElliTe Evie took ISTD Advanced 1 Modern & Tap, Intermediate Ballet, and represented Team England at the Dance World Cup Finals 2019. Having secured places at several vocational colleges, Evie commenced her training at Bird College in 2019. After graduating Evie secured a touring pantomime.

Alanna Panditaratne
Alanna joined ElliTe in 2007, taking ISTD exams up to and including Advanced 2 Modern amd Tap and Intermediate Ballet. Alanna also featured in various productions (The King & I, Bradford Alhambra), Wakefield Theatre Royal Pantomimes, and on our competition team representing Team England at the Dance World Cup. In 2019 Alanna commenced at Arts Educational School, then later went on to study at Bird College.

Yasmin Panditaratne
Yasmin trained at ElliTe for many years taking ISTD exams in Tap, Modern and Ballet. Yasmin was part of our competition team and also performed in various shows including Wakefield Theatre Royals Pantomime. In 2021, Yasmin accepted her place at Arts Educational Sixth Form and has now gone on to train vocationally at Bird College, London.

Leah Appleton
Leah achieved a lot during her time at ElliTe. In her final year with us, Leah successfully auditioned for Wakefield Youth Musical Theatre productions of 'Cats' and 'Strictly Musicals', She also gained her Intermediate and Advanced 1 Ballet qualifications and Intermediate Modern exam. At 16 Leah started to train at Northern Ballet School, on a DADA.

Ellie Benson
Ellie joined ElliTe from age 16 and in 2 years attained Intermediate and Advanced 1 ISTD Ballet, Advanced 1 RAD Ballet, Intermediate, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2 ISTD Modern, Intermediate and Advanced 1 Tap. Ellie also joined our competition team, competing at the ISTD Senior Ballet Awards and at the Dance World Cup Finals. Ellie secured a place at Central School of Ballet where she started in 2019.

Melissa Gray
Melissa started dancing at ElliTe Studios in 2009. Whilst a pupil at ElliTe Melissa gained her Advanced 1 Tap and Modern qualifications with Distinction. At 18, Melissa successfully auditioned for a 3 year degree course in Professional Musical Theatre at Bird College, London, where she's now graduated. Most recently Melissa filmed in South Africa for a Love Island advert.

Eve Mawhinney
Eve only joined ElliTe Studios briefly before auditioning for vocational colleges at age 16. Eve was offered a place at Urdang Academy and began a 3 year course there in Sept 2013. Eve graduated Summer 2016 and secured a job as dancer / aerialist for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Between performing contracts Eve teaches jazz workshops and masterclasses.

Izzy Chester
Whilst at ElliTe Izzy gained her Advanced 2 Modern qualification, Intermediate Tap and Grade 5 Ballet as well as A-level dance from Rodillian Academy Sixth Form. Izzy graduated from ElliTe in May 2019 to commence a performing contract with Disneyland, Paris. She has since successfully worked for Warner Brothers World Abu Dhabi and now Disney Toyko!

