JENNIFER ALEXIS
Founder & Director
Educator | Choreographer | Business Coach
Acrobatic Arts - Module 3
B.A.T.D Associate
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Jennifer Alexis was born in London, Canada, into an artistic family that nurtured her passion for the arts from a young age. With a mother who was a professional musician and a grandmother who owned and operated the Jo Read School of Dance, Jennifer's immersion in the arts began at birth. She began dancing at just three years old at her grandmother's studio, where she earned her first teaching qualifications through the British Association of Teachers of Dance (BATD), specialising in acrobatics, jazz, tap, and ballet.
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Jennifer furthered her dance education by training at the prestigious Broadway Dance Center in New York City and Pineapple Dance Studios in London, UK. Her choreography has received international acclaim, with numerous awards recognizing both her creative work and the success of her students.
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With over 25 years of experience in the industry across both Canada and the UK, Jennifer's entrepreneurial journey began with the founding of Absolute Dance in Delaware, Ontario. In 2006, she moved to London, UK, to establish Absolute Dance Limited, where she partnered with Tindle's School of Dance and Drama to lead their competitive dance team. Her expertise extended into the educational sector, teaching Drama, Dance, and PE in London state schools. In 2007, she was appointed PE teacher at Clapton Girls’ Technology College in Hackney, where she founded the Absolute Dance Summer Camp and the innovative ‘School Comes First’ program — an initiative later adopted by other UK state schools.
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Jennifer continued to explore her creative passions while expecting her first child, modeling for Grace & Galor agency and appearing at the Baby Show at the Excel Centre. She was featured in Practical Parenting & Pregnancy Magazine, various online fitness platforms, and posed for internationally renowned photographer Barry Lategan. She was also an acrobatic performer in Reebok Sports Club London’s marketing campaign in 2007.
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In 2009, Jennifer returned to Canada to be closer to her family and founded the Monarch Junior Dance Company, which welcomed over 120 students in its first term. Two years later, she relocated with her family to Surrey, UK, where she launched Monarch Junior Dance Company at Foxhills Country Club in Ottershaw, teaching dance and creative movement to children and teens.
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In December 2013, Monarch Studios Ltd was born - a performing arts training company with a mission to build confidence and charisma in youth through dance, drama, music, movement, and improvisation. What began with just 25 students quickly grew to over 700 in six years. Jennifer expanded the faculty from three teachers to a team of 15 international instructors and choreographers, operating across nine studio locations. Today, Monarch Studios hosts international workshops and teacher training programs, with a vision to establish a national brand. It remains the only dance school in the UK with a Sponsorship Licence to recruit international teachers.
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Alongside Monarch Studios, Jennifer launched the Mona by Monarch dancewear line, which has evolved into a global costume brand. Known for its bespoke, fully embellished, and stunning performance costumes, Mona by Monarch now serves elite clients across the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia.
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Jennifer is also the founder of Rush Dance Championships, the first North American–style dance convention in the UK, which has brought together over 250 elite dancers nationwide.
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She is a BATD Registered Teacher and a Level 3 Certified Instructor with Acrobatic Arts (AAC3) - the first and only one in Europe as of June 2025. Her leadership and ability to manage large, diverse groups of students have earned her industry recognition, including a Top 10 nomination for the Mumpreneur UK Awards in 2014.​
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Most recently, Jennifer opened a new studio location in Cranleigh, Surrey, while also celebrating the arrival of her fifth child. She continues to inspire as both a mother and a visionary leader in the dance world. Jennifer is now expanding her impact through Business Consulting, offering tailored mentorship to dance school and gym owners. She specializes in helping them scale their operations, develop unique positioning in their market, and create multiple revenue streams - all while staying true to their brand and community.
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Jennifer is currently expecting her sixth baby and couldn’t be happier to welcome another Monarch studio baby to her ever-growing community.
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“Jennifer's ability to manage large numbers and diverse groups of students working together successfully was fantastic! I would recommend Jennifer as an enthusiastic and successful teacher who has a great deal to contribute to a school.”
— Clair Buxton, Deputy Headteacher, Clapton Girls’ Technology College, London