Staff Info
Phillipa
Phillipa has a lifelong passion for dancing and teaching. Phillipa trained at Elmhurst Ballet School and Rambert Academy and went on to dance professionally with Imago Dance Company. Her teaching career began in Zambia and then at a range of schools in England, before establishing her own successful school in Godalming.
Sophie
Sophie has been teaching at the Phillipa Hogan School of Dance since 2010 and was appointed Deputy Principal in 2019. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dance, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Ballet Education. Sophie also works as a teaching mentor for the RAD’s Ballet Education degree students and has recently joined the Royal Ballet School’s Intensive Courses Pastoral Team.
Louie
Louie trained at Laine Theatre Arts and is a professional Musical Theatre performer. He is a qualified Acro, ISTD Tap, Modern and Ballet Teacher. Louie is also a talented Voice Over artist, a certified LAMDA teacher, and a dedicated personal trainer. Bringing his wealth of experience and passion for the arts, Louie joined the Dance School in 2022.
Isabelle Jay
Isabelle is a previous pupil at the Dance School, going on to train as a teacher at the Royal Academy of Dance, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Ballet Education. Isabelle joined the Dance School in 2023.