Elena studied at the College of Royal Academy of Dance, London awarded with a Teaching Diploma specializing in Graded and in Vocational Graded levels. She also awarded with ARAD and AIDTA from Royal Academy of Dance and International Dance Teacher’s Accusation respectively. Elena continued with studies at the University of Surrey Roehampton, United kingdom awarded with a Ma Arts in Ballet Studies. She also studied Music awarded with Harmony and Counterpoint.

Elena taught graded and vocational graded students at Royal Academy of Dance headquarters and BA students at Advanced level at University of Surrey Roehampton. Since 2007, Elena is Tutor for long distance programs run by Royal Academy of Dance and is responsible to guide, correct and mark undergraduate, postgraduate students and training teachers of the Academy in Greece and Cyprus.

Elena has been a team member of seven Tutors from different countries who worked together to upgrade a long distance program of Royal Academy of Dance. After many years of working with the Academy as Practical Teaching Supervisor and Tutor, the Academy appointed Elena to moderate a group of tutors in Greece and Cyprus for their work according to the standard criteria set by the Academy.

In 2008, Elena established Master School of Dance (MSD) to whom she is the general and artistic director. MSD is an examination center for both Royal Academy of Dance and International Dance Teacher’s Association. Elena’s aim and vision is the students of her school to be trained according to the principals of the art of dance, the school’s principals and to understand and appreciate the importance of technique and artistry. MSD students participate at dance examinations with Royal Academy of Dance and International Dance Teacher’s Association, participate to recitals, shows and international dance competitions.