About Us
Elibah School of Dance specialises in teaching a variety of dance to children who, not only attend our evening and weekend classes but also within independent and state schools, nurseries and pre-schools around Berkshire and Surrey. Our dance styles include RAD Ballet, ISTD Tap, Jazz and Modern Theatre, Acrobatic Arts, Street Dance, Conditioning, Contemporary, Lyrical and MUCH MORE…
Our aim is to encourage the best out of every child we teach. We help our students build confidence and develop their co-ordination and rhythm in dance. Our students get to experience many performance opportunities and work towards taking graded examinations. Throughout the year, they will also have opportunities to take part in dance holiday camps and workshops ran by our teachers and professional performers.
With our highly trained and experienced staff, we offer the best service available. We have 100% examination success!
Teachers at Elibah School of Dance are DBS checked, attend First Aid and Safeguarding Training and hold Public Liability Insurance.
Miss Kali – Founder & Director
RAD RTS, ISTD DDE, Acrobatic Arts
Miss Kali is a fully qualified and passionate dance educator, holding teaching credentials with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), and Acrobatic Arts. With years of experience under her belt, she has successfully prepared and entered students for examinations in ballet, tap, modern, jazz, acro, pointework, and street dance—helping young dancers grow in both skill and confidence.
Miss Kali’s love for dance began at an early age, training at two renowned schools: Allenova School of Dancing and Jayne Coleman Academy of Dance. Her dedication and natural flair for performance soon paved the way for professional training in Dance and Musical Theatre at Millennium Performing Arts, where she was awarded a prestigious full scholarship. She later pursued her teaching qualifications with top institutions including the RAD, Linda Sweetzer Teacher Training Centre (ISTD), and Vanessa Atkins Clarivette (ISTD).
With over 15 years’ experience working with children, Miss Kali brings not only technical expertise but a deep understanding of child development. Her teaching style is energetic, creative, and nurturing, designed to spark imagination and encourage every child to flourish. She believes in giving her students the freedom to explore their creativity while creating a safe and supportive space where they feel inspired to shine.
Miss Abby – Dance Teacher and Admin Assistant
Acrobatic Arts, RAD RTS
Miss Abby has been dancing since the age of just two, and her passion for movement has only grown stronger with time. She began her training at Limelight, which later became NVSDD, where she immersed herself in ballet, tap, modern, street dance, and contemporary.
From the age of 13, Miss Abby started assisting in dance classes—an early sign of her natural talent for teaching. Alongside performing in countless shows and completing her graded exams in ballet, tap, and modern, she always knew that inspiring the next generation of dancers was where her heart truly lay.
Miss Abby officially began her teaching journey at Elibah in 2021, starting with after-school clubs in local primary schools. Her energy, dedication, and connection with the children quickly led her to take on more classes within Elibah School of Dance. With a strong foundation and a bright future ahead, Miss Abby is now also Head of Elibah Clubs & Elibah Camps —a role she’s thrilled to embrace with passion and purpose.
Miss Annelies – Dance Teacher
BA (Hons) (Dance and Performance), Acrobatic Arts
Miss Annelies is a dynamic performer and passionate teacher from Reading, who began her dance journey at the age of three. Her early training took place at Redroofs Theatre School, before continuing at Dance Sensation, where her love for performing truly blossomed.
She went on to train professionally for three years at The Creative Academy, developing a particular passion for Tap and Commercial dance. Her dedication and talent led her to graduate with a First-Class Honours BA Degree in Dance and Performance.
Miss Annelies’ performance career has taken her across the globe. She began with a dance contract in Kos, Greece, before heading to India, where she worked with BM Entertainment, appearing in Bollywood films and music videosalongside industry stars. She then completed a contract in Egypt with TMC, where she was promoted to Dance Captain, choreographing dazzling routines for festive shows during Christmas and New Year 2019.
Known for her vibrant creativity and deep-rooted love of Commercial, Miss Annelies thrives on crafting exciting choreography and encouraging students to explore movement in imaginative ways. As a devoted teacher at Elibah, she brings a wealth of industry experience, energy, and inspiration to every class—and we are so proud to have her as part of our team.
Miss Chantal – Dance Teacher
Acrobatic Arts
Miss Chantal began her dance journey at the tender age of three, falling in love with ballet from the very first plié. Her passion for dance continued to grow, leading her to complete her final years of schooling at the prestigious National School of the Arts in South Africa, where she performed in a variety of classical ballet productions and honed her craft as a performer.
In 2002, Miss Chantal took a bold step forward and opened her own school—Wat’s On Dance Studio—where she shared her love of dance with children of all ages. She taught a wide range of styles, including ballet, modern, contemporary, tap, hip-hop, and acrobatics, creating an environment that nurtured creativity, discipline, and joy.
Under her guidance, her students flourished—earning accolades both locally and internationally through examinations, competitions, and performances. Miss Chantal’s deep love for children and dance continues to shine through in everything she does, and we are incredibly lucky to have her sharing her warmth, wisdom, and passion with the Elibah family.
Miss Emi – Dance Teacher
Miss Emi began dancing at the age of two and a half at Barch Dance Academy, where she trained until she was 16, achieving high merits and distinctions in ISTD Ballet, Modern, and Tap. Throughout her training, she performed regularly at theatres including the Britvic Theatre, Rhoda McGaw Theatre, and The Wilde Theatre, often taking on lead roles, while also attending summer schools at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts.
After achieving an A* in GCSE Dance and an A in Drama, Miss Emi was awarded a scholarship to train at Tiffany Theatre College, where she graduated with Distinction in 2022. During her training, she performed at Move It, the Can You Dance? exhibitions, and in productions of Little Women and Sweet Charity, where she was also Dance Captain.
Miss Emi continues to train and audition professionally in London while sharing her passion for dance through teaching. She loves inspiring young dancers to grow in confidence, develop their skills, and follow their dreams.
Miss Jasmine – Dance Teacher and Head of Social Media
Miss Jasmine began dancing at the age of three, training in ballet, tap and character before expanding into street dance and singing. She joined Strictly Street Dance Company at eleven, specialising in street dance and progressing to the advanced adult troupe by fourteen. She began teaching at fifteen and was selected for Strictly Street’s Over-16s competition team, achieving first place at both regional and national championships.
Alongside this, Miss Jasmine trained with The Army Dance Company, performing in styles including hip hop, commercial, heels and Afro, and appearing with the Reading Rockets basketball organisation and in a professional music video. She studied Business Management at Solent University, where she danced and later coached the Solent Ravens Hip Hop team, leading them to multiple national titles.
Miss Jasmine continues to share her passion through teaching, working with children and adults across tap, modern and street dance, and inspiring dancers of all ages with her energy and expertise.
Miss Catherine – Dance Teacher
RAD Ballet, ISTD Modern
Miss Catherine began dancing at the age of three at Pat Steel School of Dance, where she developed a love for ballet and performing. In 2010, she successfully auditioned for the Tring Park School for the Performing Arts Classical Ballet Academy, training part-time to further refine her ballet technique and performance skills.
Throughout her training, Miss Catherine performed with the English Youth Ballet and competed in numerous dance competitions, gaining valuable experience both on stage and in the studio. Passionate about teaching, she achieved her Royal Academy of Dance Registered Teacher Status in 2021 before graduating with her Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies (DDTS) in 2023. She also holds RAD Advanced 1 Ballet, ISTD Advanced 1 Modern, and is a licensed Progressing Ballet Technique Level 1 Instructor.
Since 2023, Miss Catherine has been teaching at Wycombe Abbey School, where she enjoys inspiring young dancers through creative lessons and engaging choreography. With a passion for helping every student reach their potential, she is dedicated to building confidence, nurturing talent, and sharing her love of dance with the next generation.
Miss Mia – Dance Teacher
Miss Mia began dancing at the age of two, starting with ballet and tap before expanding her training at Dance Realityand Reading School of Dance. Over the years, she developed her skills across a wide range of styles, including street dance, commercial, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, modern, Latin, and gymnastics.
During her time at Reading School of Dance, Miss Mia competed in numerous street dance competitions, performing both as a soloist and as part of a crew, further developing her performance experience and passion for the stage.
She went on to train professionally at Kingsclere Performing Arts College and The Wilkes Academy, where she achieved both a Diploma and a BA (Hons) Degree in Musical Theatre, specialising in Commercial and Hip Hop. Miss Mia has also achieved her Intermediate dance qualifications in Modern, Ballet, and Tap, is a qualified Pilates Instructor, and is currently working towards her ISTD DDE teaching qualification.
Passionate about inspiring the next generation of dancers, Miss Mia loves sharing her knowledge, creativity, and enthusiasm with her students. She is excited to be part of the Elibah School of Dance team and looks forward to helping every child grow in confidence, technique, and a lifelong love of dance.
