Denise Booth
School Principal & Founder
(RAD MBTDA RTS)
With over 40 years experience and her friendly yet professional approach to Students and their families, Miss Denise is one of the most respected Principals in the area – with customers travelling from all over Dorset and Hampshire to attend classes at Studio One.
Rebecca Yates
Studio Manager
(RAD CBTS MBTDA RTS)
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BTDA Registered Teacher (2014)
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RAD Registered Teacher (2015)
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BTDA L5 Diploma in Tap
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BTDA L5 Diploma in Modern Jazz
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BTDA L5 Diploma in Classical Ballet
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RAD Intermediate Classical Ballet
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RAD Grade 8 Ballet
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BTDA Grade 8 Tap
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BTDA Grade 8 Modern Jazz
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BTDA Grade 8 Acrobatics
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Choreographer
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Aerial Arts Certified Teacher (Hoop)
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BTEC Programme Lead (DFC)
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Photographer
Julie Yates
Accounts & Administration Manager
Kate Knight
Teacher
(RAD CBTS MBTDA RTS)
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BTDA Registered Teacher
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RAD Registered Teacher – CBTS
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BTDA L5 Diploma in Tap
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BTDA L5 Diploma in Modern Jazz
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BTDA L5 Diploma in Classical Ballet
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RAD Advanced Found Classical Ballet
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RAD Grade 8 Ballet
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BTDA Grade 8 Tap
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BTDA Grade 8 Modern Jazz
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BTDA Grade 8 Acrobatics
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Choreographer
Hannah Soulsby-Phillips
Vocal & Acting Coach
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(MA Theatre, LAMDA Examiner, BAHons Acting)
Miss Hannah has been a Vocal Coach at Studio One since 2010, working closely with our Musical Theatre Students on a 1-2-1 basis. She also directs and produces chorus and ensemble vocals in preparation for our annual performances.
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Miss Hannah also leads our Student Choir who perform at a variety of events throughout the year.
Millie Evans
Pre-Registered Teacher
(MBTDA)
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BTDA Pre-Registered Teacher
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BTDA L5 Diploma in Tap
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BTDA L5 Diploma in Modern Jazz
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L3 BTEC Performing Arts
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RAD Grade 8 Ballet
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BTDA Grade 8 Tap
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BTDA Grade 8 Modern Jazz
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BTDA Grade 7 Acrobatics
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LAMDA Grade 8 Musical Theatre​
Annabel Yates
Vocal & Acting Coach (LAMDA), Pre-Registered Teacher (MBTDA)
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LAMDA Teacher
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BTDA Pre-Registered Teacher
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L6 Trinity Diploma in Musical Theatre
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L3 BTEC Performing Arts
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BTDA L5 Diploma in Tap
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BTDA L5 Diploma in Modern Jazz
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RAD Grade 8 Ballet
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BTDA Grade 8 Tap
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BTDA Grade 8 Modern Jazz
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BTDA Grade 8 Acrobatics
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LAMDA Grade 8 Musical Theatre​
Jessica Fossey
Teacher &
Guest Choreographer
Jess trained at Bird College (BA Hons Musical Theatre).
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Jessica is also part of the core faculty at The Dorset Foundation College for Performing Arts. Jess furthers her passion for teaching with the Aspiring Dancers Programme, alongside being a resident teacher at Big Little Theatre school where she is the creative associate for the Youth Theatre and 'Broadway Showtunes'.
Alex Purnell
Teacher
Alex has been dancing since she could walk, training in Ballet, Tap, Modern Theatre, Latin, and Ballroom. She began Freestyle and Street dance in her teens and earned her IDTA teaching qualification at 16.
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Holding a degree in Sports Science from Bournemouth University, she has expertise in Anatomy, Physiology, Sports Therapy, and Coaching. With experience as an early years teacher, Alex is well-equipped to enhance her students’ skills.
Katie Neal
Teacher
Katie trained at The London Contemporary Dance Schooll gaining a 1st Class BA Hons in Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance. She also holds a Certificate in Teaching (RAD), Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), 200hr RYT Multi-Style Yoga (Yoga Alliance) and a Diploma in Hatha Yoga.
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Katie also spent 5 years as a Royal Ballet Associate and a student of the CAT Programme at The Place.
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Katie is also part of the core faculty at The Dorset Foundation College.
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Student Teachers
& Class Assistants
Isabelle Pitchers
Head Girl
Romilly Sibley
Keira Edge
Tillie Pitchers
Lydia-Rose Knight
Sofia-Louise Knight
Wesley Spencer-Smith