
Dance for All Ages and Abilities in Bishopstoke, Eastleigh
About SO: Dance
Our Philosophy
Here at SO: Dance we believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn and enjoy dance. Whether a student is training for a career in performing arts or just coming along for fun, we offer an environment where everybody is able to learn and progress. We offer safe, supportive and welcoming classes for all to thrive and develop a passion for dance.
Principal & Teacher
Jemma Conner ISTD DDP
Jemma’s love of dance first started when she was just 4 years old when she started studying Imperial Ballet, Modern Theatre and Tap Dance at a local dance school. Whilst training she took part in annual shows and exam sessions and went on to pass her major examinations in all three subjects.
Jemma chose to study GCSE Dance at Secondary School, before going on to study A Level Dance and a BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Dance at Totton College. She then went on to study at Chichester College, where she gained her ISTD teaching qualifications; Diploma in Dance Instruction (DDI) in 2015 and Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) in July 2016, successfully qualifying in all three genres. In 2022, Jemma graduated from the ISTD Level 6 Diploma in Dance Pedagogy.
Jemma is a fully qualified and registered ISTD Dance Teacher in Imperial Ballet, Modern Theatre and Tap Dance.
Jemma loves performing and has been in several shows with local theatre group, Spot On Productions, where she has also choreographed some of their shows. She has been lucky enough to perform at Her Majesties Theatre in London three times and had the opportunity to perform at Disneyland Paris, Alton Towers and Goodwood Revival.
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Jemma has been teaching dance since 2015 and enjoys teaching all the different age groups and genres. She opened SO: Dance in 2024, where she loves being able to pass on her love of dance and performing to others.
Our Space


We are based in a purpose built studio in Bishopstoke which is fully equipped with a sprung floor, mirrors, air-conditioning and a waiting area including small café which parents can have a coffee and cake while students have their lessons. www.studiosolutionshire.co.uk