Brightstars Dance Academy was born when two little girls met at the age 7, they had a dream of opening their own dance school together. As years went on the dream never faded and although both had different ambitions the dance school was always the end goal. Elise went on to gain her teaching exams and began teaching for various different schools while Jodi travelled working as a dancer on various cruise liners and hotel chains. In 2001 Jodi took her teaching exams and the school opened in October at Bedhampton Methodist Church. From this the school grew from strength to strength and new classes created. Exam results were fantastic and the pupils were given many opportunities to take part in shows, carnivals and competitions with much success. Dancing at some iconic places including Disneyland Paris, Her Majesties Theatre and the London palladium. They also appeared on the BBC for various documentaries.
