About Us

Stella Eftychiou was born in Cyprus in 1987. From a young age, she dedicated herself to dance, primarily focusing on ballet with training at the Royal Academy of Dance and contemporary dance. She studied dance at the Rallou Manou Professional Dance School in Athens, trained in methods such as Vaganova, Graham, Release, and Limon. As a performer, she participated in various festivals in cities such as Athens, Venice, London, and Cyprus.

In 2011, she expanded her studies in Dance Movement Psychotherapy at the University of Roehampton in the United Kingdom. Alongside, she gained experience in clinical work in the fields of inpatient care, mental health, and addiction. In Cyprus, she held annual contracts with psychiatric services from 2013 to 2018.

In 2015, she founded Insight Out, a dance and dance therapy studio housing two service departments. The Dance Department focuses on educating students of all ages in dance through a child-centered/human-centered teaching model. Additionally, the Therapy Department caters to individuals facing mental health issues, developmental and/or neurological disorders, as well as children/adolescents/adults seeking to expand their emotional development and alleviate internal tensions. She deeply believes in the power of the human being, the movement of the body, and the change that can arise through the therapeutic relationship.

Since 2017, she has been a holder of the Sherborne Developmental Movement kinesthetic educational method. Stella is a founding and professional member of the Cyprus Dance Movement Therapy Association and the Cyprus Dance Association.

Elina is a passionate and dedicated dance professional with a strong foundation in ballet and contemporary dance. She possesses extensive training from the Rallou Manou Professional Dance School in Athens and holds a Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies from the Royal Academy of London. She remains committed to ongoing professional development, staying abreast of the latest trends and methodologies in dance education.

With a proven track record of inspiring students through effective teaching, Elina is fueled by a love for dance and continuous pursuit of excellence. She approaches dance instruction with infectious enthusiasm, inspiring students to explore and appreciate the art form. Elina is known for her patient and encouraging teaching methods and for fostering a supportive atmosphere for students.

Fueled by a genuine passion for dance, Fotini’s mission is to make movement a joyful experience for everyone. Trained in a variety of dance styles, including ballet, contemporary, hip hop, belly dance, and salsa, she brings vibrancy and energy to every class she teaches.

Fotini is a certified instructor of Zumba and Zumba Kids, as well as Pound Pro and Pound Kids. Her professional experience includes collaborations with schools, children’s clubs, the Open School of Strovolos, and kindergartens. She continues to expand her knowledge through the “Certificate in Dance Teaching” program of the Royal Academy of Dance, always seeking new ways to enhance her teaching skills.

Anastasia was born in Pennsylvania in 1987 to Greek-Cypriot parents. She started her classical ballet training at the Motion Art Studio in Nicosia, Cyprus, while later she continued training vocationally at the Rock School for Dance Education in Pennsylvania and the English National Ballet School in London.

In February 2006, at the age of 19, Anastasia signed her first contract with The Royal Danish Ballet in Copenhagen and became its youngest member at the time. In 2010 Anastasia chose to challenge herself on an academic level and returned to Cyprus to enroll in the University of Nicosia’s psychology program, while also teaching at the university’s dance department. She graduated in 2013 as Valedictorian with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She also studied teaching at the Royal Academy of Dance and now holds a Professional Dancer’s Teaching Diploma.

In 2013, she joined the Leipzig Ballet in Germany. In 2014, Anastasia joined the Royal Ballet of Flanders as a Demi-Soloist and was promoted to Soloist in 2016. The highlight of her career to date was the famed ‘Bolero’ by Maurice Bejart, a role which is considered among the most iconic and honoring roles.

After a diverse and fulfilling career abroad, Anastasia has returned to her home country, Cyprus. She has recently accepted a position as artistic director of DanceCyprus; a professional dance company that aspires to inspire and uplift its audiences with classical and neoclassical repertoire. Anastasia always aims to share her knowledge, experience and love for dance with the younger generation by performing, teaching and coaching.