Philippa's School Of Dance

I am an IDTA qualified teacher in a variety of core and non-core subjects. I opened my dance school in 2001 with a strong belief that enjoyment is the key to learning and that each dancer’s individual progress is important. For that reason I keep the classes small and employ student teachers to assist within lessons so that every pupil achieves in every lesson.

I attended the University of Birmingham and after a three year course achieved a BA degree with Honours in Dance and Theatre Arts.

After I completed my degree I stayed on to do a PGCE in Primary Teaching and taught at St Alphege Primary for several years providing me with addition skills in teaching.

I have also taught dance at Stagecoach Theatre School and choreographed and performed in a Contemporary Dance Company, called Misfits.

I have a real passion for dancing and for teaching and feel that I have the best job in the world. Not many people can say that they truly love their job, but I do. Dancing isn’t what I do, it’s who I am.

I teach all subjects within the dance school and believe an enthusiastic and encouraging environment produces pupils with confidence and good technique.