Principal

Aoife grew up and trained in London, beginning her full time vocational training at the age of eleven at the prestigious Sylvia Young Theatre School. She later continued her professional studies with the Royal Academy of Dance, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Ballet Education and achieving the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance. Alongside her training, Aoife worked professionally as a dancer and actress across television, film, and theatre, including work for the BBC, CBBC, Hammer Film Productions, and Blink Productions.

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In addition to her role as principal at Queen’s Park Dance Academy, Aoife holds faculty positions at some of the UK’s leading ballet institutions, teaching for the Central School of Ballet and the English National Ballet School.

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She is passionate about nurturing confident, thoughtful, and expressive dancers, striving to create an environment where students feel both challenged and supported. Aoife encourages each student to develop not only strong technique but also a genuine love for dance!