Finally. A voice in dance education who isn’t afraid of doing things a little differently…
🧡 A PhD researching what we teach in children’s dance classes and how we do it.
💛 Years of on-the-ground experience as a teacher and dance studio owner.
💚 Lived experience of neurodivergence as an Autistic woman with ADHD.
💙 Unwavering belief in the power of positive, inclusive dance.
💜 Honest, genuine, and here to help.
Speaking and Events
Keynotes and practical workshops customised to suit your needs.
Team Training
Private training gives your team the tools they need to succeed.
Observations
Get insights into the teaching at your school and a progress plan.
Events
Elena has delivered talks, custom training sessions, and presented her research for organisations across the world, including:
RAD
TEDx
Rhee Gold’s Gold Alliance
Ausdance NSW
Dance Business Conference UK
ABHDI Highland Dancing Conference
Private team training sessions
Leap ‘N Learn offers private and fully customisable professional development sessions online and in-person. Feasibility and price are dependent on location, mode, time, and travel requirements, etc. To enquire about a custom training head to the contact page and let us know:
a little bit about about your studio/company
where you’re located
the number of attendees (approx. is fine!)
what you need or the challenges you/your team are facing
the rough timeframe you have in mind.
Observations and professional development plans
Sometimes feedback is better when it comes from someone else!
Get fresh eyes and an outside perspective on the teaching at your studio or school, and a professional development
initial teacher survey to understand the class context and their needs.
observe teachers as they teach a class.
conduct an in-depth analysis of their strengths and areas to progress their skills.
1:1 meeting to discuss the findings, make recommendations, and answer any questions.
professional development plan with recommendations provided to studio owner.
Let’s work together!
To enquire about your next event or a custom team training session, please fill out the form on our contact page and let us know a little about:
your organisation
the event (date, location, mode)
event purpose and goals
audience (# participants, their role)
Elena will map out a session that aligns with your vision, values, and addresses your needs. You’ll receive an email proposal with the session outline and a service quote valid for 6 months.
