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About our school
Formed in 2009 by local dancer Megan Elliott, Centre stage prides itself on helping children build meaningful and life long friendships through shared creative activities and performances. Regular interaction with peers from different ages, backgrounds and social skills forms an inclusive environment which fosters mutual respect, understanding and connections that extend beyond the studio.
Centre stage help keep children active and engaged by providing a structured environment where children activily
Our staff members have vast teaching experience, creating lessons to support and inspire all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive dance. We provide opportunities for our dance students to build character and become physically confident in a way that supports their health and fitness.
With all staff members being fully qualified, insured, DBS checked, safeguarding training and experienced in their genre, we aim to develop pupils through dance in after-school classes, as well as weekends and during school holidays.
Megan Elliott
Director & Founder of Centre Stage Academy of dance
Head Choreographer of Centre Stage
Megan founded Centre Stage in 2009, after choreographing her first pantomime the year before at the age of 16. After studying dance GCSE at Glossopdale, Megan then went on to graduate from The Manchester College with a Triple Distinction BTEC in dance.
Since opening, the dance academy has grown strength to strength, moving to their own studio in 2010. Shortly after, Centre Stage started to compete around the UK & Europe, becoming European Champions in 2014,2016 & 2017 in Germany & Paris.
After Megan finished her professional dance training at Phil Winstons Stage School & Renaissance Arts, Northern Ballet and graduated from Staffordshire University with her PGCE, Megan then continued to develop her teaching skills, becoming head of Urban Arts at The Manchester College and The Arden University. Centre Stage then outgrew their premises and moved to their new studios, at Woolley Bridge- Hadfield.
Over the years, Megan has continued to develop and expand her teacher training and experience and qualified in International Performing Arts & Theatre, Yoga (300hr YTT), Aerial Hoop, Aerial Silks & Acrobatic arts and continues to offer such classes at the Academy. Her recent Acrobatics team became the Elite World Acro champions 2019, 2022 & 2023
Alongside her teaching work, Megan continues to work as a professional Dancer/Choreographer/ model and dance judge in the industry, working with a number of agencies. Megan has created relations and contracts with various companies, charities and local communities who she continues to work with on a regular basis. In her career, she has worked alongside stars such as Tinchy Stryder, Lemar, SClub, Nicky Clarke,Hrithik Roshan and worked for well-known companies such as KEY 103, Coronation Street, Scuzz TV, John Lewis, Asos, MTV, Adidas , Nike & Virgin Active.