THE TEACHERS
EMMA ALLIN
PRINCIPLE & TEACHER
Emma is the founder and principle of Fortitude Danceworks and a passionate dancer/teacher for over 30 years.
"My dancing career began at a local dance school where I progressed onto becoming a teaching assistant for various classes and different age groups, when performing myself I was honoured to be a part of the IDTA nationwide finals in blackpool, received many medals from competitions, reached high grades in various examinations from Ballet-Freestyle, performed in shows around Europe and worked abroad as a children's rep and part of the animation team.
I went on to study Dance at the Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama in Nottingham and gained my teacher qualification from the International Dance Teachers' Association where I was awarded a distinction.
Opening my own dance school has always been a dream of mine, Fortitude Danceworks is where myself and the teachers can share our love for dance with so many others”.
ALICE
TEACHER
Dancing is my hobby and passion!
I am a fully qualified IDTA Freestyle Dance Teacher with experience of choregraphing routines and taking dancers through graded examinations, I have been dancing for more than 20 years and trained in Freestyle, Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz to a high standard and experience in many more genres such as Musical Theatre.
"It is a privilege to be part of the family at FDW"
Alice has competed in ADFP competitions to championship level and had the honor of being nominated twice for the IDTA Freestyle Scholarships, making it through to the semi-finals.
What Alice enjoys the most about teaching is sharing her passion and passing on my knowledge and expertise to everyone at all abilities so they can reach their highest potential, Seeing people express themselves through dance and always leaving lessons with a smile on their face gives her a real sense of pride.
GRACE
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Gracie has been a dancer for 16 years, in this time she has performed many shows and gained medals for both examinations and performances, her favourite dances to the perform are girls jazz, tap and lyrical.
Grace currently teaches Beg, Inters and Adult classes
Graces favourite genres to dance are street, musicals and rock ‘n roll
‘Dancing has always been my biggest passion, since I was 3, but the family I’ve made here at FDW is truly my biggest blessing’.
MOLLIE
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Mollie currently teaches Tap, Disco, Street, Drama and Musical Theatre and loves teaching the beginners and Inters classes, helping them fall in love with dancing the way that she did!
Mollie has danced for 15 years and within that time gained numerous medals at a high standard examination level plus performed many shows in various locations.
Mollie also continues to participate and perform herself and favourite classes are Tap, Street and Musical theatre.
ELISE
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Elise will be one of the first friendly faces your little ones meet at Fortitude. As a teacher of our Tiny Tots and Tots classes, she creates a fun, nurturing environment where children can learn, explore and build confidence. Her calm and welcoming nature helps every child feel comfortable, allowing them to settle in, express themselves and reach their full potential.
Additionally teaching singing & drama, wow what a beautiful singer she is herself!
Elise’s favourite Genre to dance is Advanced Street, ‘I love challenging myself and continuing to grow as a dancer’.