Artistic Director
Ruth trained at Trinity Laban, and then qualified as a teacher from Brighton University. Ruth joined Springs as a dancer in 1997, and was appointed Artistic Director in 2003. She has also danced for Marina Collard and Suzannah West Dance Company. Ruth has taught extensively in schools, colleges and universities. Since becoming director for Springs Dance Company she has co-choreographed several works for the company including Waterbugs and Dragonflies, Journey of the Magi, Credo, Cargo and Passage.
Company and Education Manager and Teacher
Eliza joined Elevate Dance Company in 2010, before then completing her training at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, gaining a BA(Hons) in Contemporary Dance. Following graduating in 2014, she worked in an administrative role at Chisenhale Dance Space, before joining the staff team at Springs in 2015. Alongside her office role, Eliza also loves teaching on the Springs Education programme in schools and is a Trustee for a little bit of HOPE (UK).
Finance Manager
Becky studied Maths & Business Studies at Warwick University before training as a Chartered Accountant. Whilst studying she prepared accounts and audited many charities and small companies. After qualifying she worked for a global engineering company as part of their finance team. Becky took a career break to care for her three children but, once they were older, was keen to find a place where her finance skills could be put to good use. The opportunity to work for Springs as their financial administrator was ideal! Whilst not a dancer, Becky is enthusiastic about the work that Springs does, and delighted that she can play a supporting role. Becky is also an active member of her local church, serving as a Bible study leader and as part of the music team.
Tour Booker
Rebecca danced professionally on cruise liners and overseas, travelling to Greece, Germany, Denmark and Norway. Following on from this, she undertook a degree course in Performing Arts at North Hertfordshire University, gaining an HND, before transferring to Middlesex University to specialise in Dance Studies, where she gained a 2:1 BA Hons. Rebecca has taught dance in schools and for the community, and worked as an Assistant at The Place Artist Development, London, as Programme Manager at essexdance, and as a Creative Agent for the Royal Opera House Creative Partnerships. Rebecca began working for Springs Dance Company in 2008.
Dancer, Teacher and Rehearsal Director
Emily trained at Rambert School and graduated with a First Class Honours degree. Since graduating, Emily has enjoyed performing with Springs Dance Company, Casson & Friends, Hawk Dance Theatre, English National Opera and E33. Emily is co-founder of Eek & Wild who are Artists in Residence at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. Emily also has a passion for teaching dance to people of all ages and abilities and has taught extensively around the UK. It brings Emily joy when dance brings communities together.
Dancer, Teacher and Rehearsal Director
Katie is a dance artist based in Birmingham and has been dancing with Springs since 2016. She has had the pleasure of performing with companies such as Sonia Sabri Company, Autin Dance Theatre and Highly Sprung. Katie also enjoys rehearsal directing and was recently Movement Associate for ‘The Ballad of Maria Marten’, a play by Beth Flintoff. Katie also teaches and facilitates dance in a range of settings and is passionate about dance being for everyone. She is an Associate Artist for FRONTLINEdance and is currently enjoying performing on the children’s wards at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital with Eek & Wild, a company she co-founded in 2021.
Dancer
Dancer and Teacher
Daniel trained in mime at Mimeistry International and then toured with Mimeistry for three years before founding Ambassador Arts, encompassing mime, dance, storytelling, ventriloquism, and fire spinning. He danced with Ad Deum Dance Company, Houston TX, from 2009-2013, and performed in prelude to Dance Houston, Alvin Ailey Company, Mark Morris Dance Company, performed in First Night, Project Dance London, and the Big E. He has taught for the Houston Ballet Outreach Program, the Alley Theatre, and Society for Performing Arts. He now directs Infusion Physical Theatre in Cambridge, England alongside his wife Melanie.
Dancer and Teacher
Ella is a contemporary dance artist based in London. She trained on the CAT scheme at The Place and graduated from Laban in 2016. She teaches in a range of community settings, with accessibility and play at the heart of her teaching practice. Ella creates bold dance work for theatres, outdoor spaces and galleries. She creates her own choreographic work through her company, ella&co., connecting people through her socially engaged choreographic practice. She has performed for a range of companies and contexts, including the Victoria and Albert museum, Lakes Alive Festival and Southbank Centre. Her work has been supported by Arts Council England, Big Ideas and The Point.
Dancer
Teacher and Artistic Consultant
Naomi is based in Belgium, working as a dancer, teacher and dance management consultant. As well as working with children, teenagers and adults in Brussels, her freelance teaching still takes her back to the UK as well as to projects such as Project Play in Northern France. Naomi trained at Central School of Ballet and during her career in the UK flitted between dancer, rehearsal director, and education specialist with companies such as Maiden Voyage Dance Company, The Royal Opera House, Artis and Springs Dance Company. Naomi was Assistant Director for Springs between 2010-2017 and is now Artistic Consultant.
Teacher
Zoë is a dancer, teacher and Pilates instructor. In 2012, she graduated from the University of Surrey with a First Class BA (Hons) in Dance and Culture. She then continued her training as part of the apprentice company Elevate 2013. Zoë’s performance work has included film, site specific and immersive installation based pieces, with a variety of companies and solo artists. She has been teaching dance since 2013 within schools and communities across the UK, from young children to adults. In 2016-2019, Zoë spent time in Islamabad, Pakistan where she established technique and creative dance classes for local children, as well as British High Commission staff and their families. Since moving back, she teaches Pilates across London and is part of the Springs Dance Company schools team.
Teacher
Helen graduated from Roehampton University in 2003 with a BA (Hons) in Dance & Biology and trained as a member of Elevate Dance Company in 2006.
As well as her work with Springs Dance Company’s Education Programme, Helen is a freelance community dance artist and exercise practitioner with a passion for promoting holistic wellbeing through movement, particularly for older adults. Helen currently teaches for a number of different organisations including Dance to Health, Befriended and AHS Wellbeing. She is also a qualified Postural Stability Instructor, and teaches Psalms & Stretches®.
Previously, Helen has been both Apprenticeship Course Leader and Finance & Governance Manager for Springs.
Teacher
Helen trained at The Northern School of Contemporary Dance and graduated with a First Class Honours degree in 2015. She then went on to achieve a Distinction for her Postgraduate Diploma, studying and performing as an apprentice with Motionhouse Dance Theatre. Since graduating Helen has enjoyed performing for a range of different companies, such as Company Chameleon, Hawk Dance Theatre, The Knotted Project, Urban Conceptz and Born and Bred Dance Theatre. Helen has also taught in a variety of different community and professional settings all around the world and loves how movement enables us to connect and tell our stories without words.
Teacher
Originally from London, Sarah moved to Coventry in 2006 to study Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Warwick.
After gaining a BA degree she went on to complete a Higher National Diploma in dance, developing specific interests in site specific performance and physical theatre. She is a qualified teacher for adults and young people and has taught within schools, colleges and universities. Her performance work often incorporates film, soundscape, speech, gestural movement and contact improvisation. In recent years, she has trained as an aerialist and now adds this genre to her wide repertoire.