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
(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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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
Guest Choreographer & Guest Teacher
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'.
Student Teachers
& Class Assistants
Lauren Old - Head Girl
Romilly Sibley
Isabelle Pitchers
Olivia Arnold
Keira Edge
Lydia-Rose Knight
Sofia-Louise Knight
Fleur Carter
Wesley Spencer-Smith