About
More than a studio, we’re a family.
Join us to experience the wonder of dance in a fun-filled and supportive environment.
About Embody Dance
Located within Nuneaton, Embody Dance is a comprehensive and welcoming local dance school.
We have built a culture of friendliness and fun, and enjoy sharing this with our dance family. Operating since 2009, we employ a team of fully qualified community dance teachers who teach ages 1 to 100+ years.
There are no joining fees, no exams and above all … no stress!
Enroll to explore a variety of styles of dance including Musical Theatre, Street, Acro, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary, Pop Dance, Over 50’s Dance, Pre-School Dance and more.
Dance Is the Hidden Language of the Soul
OUR VISION
Our vision is to create a world where everybody can access dance, and to create an accepting community which provides supportive and nurturing opportunities so dancers of all ages and abilities can express themselves.
This beautiful and enriching sport is an incredible tool to teach body awareness, self-discipline and teamwork. Through our service of teaching dance, we provide exceptional coaching and leadership to our students.
While striving to instil the importance of manners, we also focus on good self-esteem and positive body image.
OUR MISSION
At Embody Dance, our mission is to engage, excite and empower all ages and abilities and build a supportive and nurturing community through dance.
We strive to provide a professional service to our customers and deliver a caring environment for our students.
OUR VALUES
At Embody Dance, we believe in:
- Inclusivity
- Individuality
- Creativity
- Community
Our Team
The Embody Dance team of accredited and friendly individuals share a range of skills with our students.
Emma Bright
Founder & Director
Grows the Company and Inspires the Embody Family, by
creating New Opportunities.
Emma established Embody Dance in 2009 on graduation from Chichester University with a BA Hons Dance Degree.
Embody Dance is a reflection of everything Emma ‘Embodies’ in life.
Sara Chowrimootoo
Vice Principal
Fuels the studio and team every day with passion. Plans ahead leading both children and teachers forwards.
Sara has worked solely for Embody Dance since 2014, on graduation from Northampton University with a BA Hons Dance Degree.
Sara has dedicated her dance teaching career to Embody Dance and is Studio Vice Principal.
Ceri Grant
Teacher & Head of Pre-School Dance
Engages, Excites and Empowers dancers to return to Embody
Includes every dancer and inspires the next generation.
Ceri began dancing at Embody Dance aged 4. Growing up in the Embody Dance Family, Ceri completed an apprenticeship with Embody Dance in 2020.
Ceri has home-grown Embody talent and is Head of Pre-School Dance.
Eleanor Saignes
Dance Teacher
Engages, Excites and Empowers dancers to return to Embody
Includes every dancer and inspires the next generation.
Eleanor is currently studying at Addict Dance Academy towards her dance degree, graduating in June 2024.
Eleanor became part of the Embody Dance Team in 2023.
Eleanor is a true professional who loves seeing progression and confidence increasing in students and teaches our Empower Professional Class.
Jemma Rolfe
Assistant Dance Teacher
Embody Dance Teacher in Training. Jemma works closely with the teachers at Embody Dance to develop her skills and knowledge with the vision to become an Embody Dance Teacher.
Jemma has been dancing at Embody since she was 10 years old. Jemma became part of the Embody Dance Team in 2024 as an Assistant Teacher.
Jemma is kind hearted, funny and patient with every child and loves to teach all ages and abilities.
Future Teachers
Embody Dance Future Teachers
Building the Embody Dance Teachers of the Future.
Embody Future Teachers are Embody Dancers from school years 8-11.
These dancers are taking part in Embody Dance Future Teachers programme.
The programme enables dancers to learn the fundamentals of teaching dance at Embody.
Future Dance Teachers assist in a minimum of one class per week at Embody.
They are the future.
James Bright
Operations Manager
Allows the company to run smoothly and effectively, through systems, processes, and communication.
James has a BA Hons Degree in Music and joined the Embody Dance Family upon meeting Emma in 2010.
James became a part of the Embody Dance Team in 2015.
James made the transition from Primary School Teacher to Operations Manager out of a passion for music, dance and live performance.
Steph Widdison
Community Engagement & Enrolment Coordinator
Creates a buzz in the local community about Embody,
nurtures new families and parents. Implements enrolment process.
Steph joined the Embody Dance Team in 2023 after witnessing the positive impact Embody Dance classes made in her daughter’s life.
Steph is the heart of our Pre-school Dance Community and enrols all new students into Embody Dance.
Sarah Marsden
Director of First Impressions
Nurtures dancers, Informs families and provides pastoral care throughout the studio.
Sarah joined the Embody Dance Team in 2023. From girl guiding, youth leading and a former Teaching Assistant, Sarah’s expertise spans across all ages and abilities.
Sarah cares and nurtures every dancer she meets and provides pastoral care throughout the studio.