Evolution Dance Studio

ance Studio is located in Ayia Napa, the cultural hub of Cyprus. Just a 5 minute walk from Ayia Napa Primary School, our spacious studio offers the opportunity to exercise, train and have fun. Whether as a hobby or for vocation, our dance school is equipped with everything you need to succeed. At Evolution we teach syllabus classes in the ISTD method of dance, a world recognised examination board offering UCAS points and Ofqual approved qualifications. We also offer non-syllabus classes including Contemporary, Jazz, Street, Stretch, Adult and Born to Dance Tots and Kids classes. Born to Dance is an excellent dance programme for children aged 0 to 4/5 years, based on fun music and movement. Our facilities include air conditioning, full length mirrors, ballet barres, aerial hoops and good quality crash mats, changing rooms and two studios, the bigger one with sprung flooring and the smaller one with all the hoop equipment. The principal, Laura Hooper, is a fully qualified dance teacher in the ISTD, (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing). Laura trained from the age of three at Frances Bleasdale School of Dancing with Principal Christine Axon, Fellow and International examiner with the ISTD. At the age of eighteen, Laura chose to follow a dance career. Her formal dance training took place in the UK at Kate Simmons Dance Ltd and Preston's College. As well achieving her teaching qualifications there, she gained further performance experience and in depth knowledge of other genres of dance. After her professional dance training, Laura went on to teach at Frances Bleasdale School of Dancing which is located in the UK, Greater Manchester, alongside working in the entertainment industry doing many dance, modelling and TV and film contracts. Some of her credits include working for the BBC, ITV, Sky, Channel 4, Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and several other TV and film roles. She has also completed dance contracts including for a music video and a promotional event for a leading UK North West retailer, alongside many other dance shows and events. Laura has been teaching since the age of 16, entering students of all ages for exams and contributing to the school's biennial shows, including choreography and costumes! Laura has worked extensively in Cyprus performing professionally in hotels in the Protaras area. Her first contract was at Pernera Beach Hotel, providing daytime entertainment and dancing in the evening shows, including as a fire performer and aerialist. She also had the opportunity to work at St. Elias Resort, Protaras as Entertainment Manager and professional dancer and aerialist, with prestigious production company SeaCruise UK. Looking ahead, Laura is now very excited to explore new opportunities with students of all ages at Evolution Dance Studio! She will endeavour to bring her experience and expertise to help all students to achieve their goals. If you wish to join the Evolution family you can visit our website or contact us via our page, email or phone number. These details can be found on this page. We hope to see you at our classes very soon!