- Coming Up at THE STUDIO:
14.06.2022 Theatre Bugs – Singin’ in the Rain
THE STUDIO Team
There is no denying that the renowned success of THE STUDIO is all down to the people….not only our students and their families but a great team who work to carry forward the values that are most important for our school: excellent teaching, an environment of positivity and encouragement, plenty of confidence, fun and friendship and most of all, inspiring a love for what you do.
As principal and founder, Miss Emilie oversees general STUDIO life, including all planning and development for the school, her direct teaching role is for the study of the ISTD and LAMDA training and syllabi, and she is wonderfully supported by her passionate, home grown team who help to deliver a wide range of fun short courses.
Miss Emilie Hardy L.I.S.T.D
Miss Emilie is currently completing her Fellowship which is the highest qualification available with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, requiring exceptional creativity, breadth and depth of knowledge, and a very high standard of teaching.
Following her professional training and graduation from Doreen Bird College in London, Miss Emilie went on to work professionally for two major Corporations in America: Disney and Royal Caribbean
Unfortunately, injury brought her home to Dorchester rather unexpectedly, so she took the recovery time to further her teaching qualifications with the ISTD. One open door lead to another, and she quickly found herself gathering a variety of experience at schools and theatre organisations. Her career highlights include working alongside the Imperial Societies’ creative teams, lecturer for the Star Tap Awards in London, choreographer for Judy Murray’s Tennis for girls’ campaign, and a very prestigious role with the tap faculty at Bird College in London, teaching performing arts students professionally for the industry. As her own family started to grow, Miss Emilie made the difficult but transforming decision to break away from her freelance work and create her own school closer to home, and in 2009 she founded THE STUDIO.
About Miss Emilie
Professional Training
Bird College – London
Qualifications
Diploma in Professional Dance & Theatre Performance (Distinction) Bird College
ISTD Associate (Distinction) Bird College
ISTD Foundation in Dance Instruction (Distinction)
ISTD Certificate in Dance Education (Distinction)
ISTD Licentiate (Level 5) London ISTD HQ
Professional Performing
Dance Captain Royal Caribbean Cruises
Principal Vocalist for Disney
Feature Artist for “The Make a Wish Foundation”
Backing Vocalist for “The RW Mighty Soul Band” created from the ITV Pop Idol series
Professional Choreographic Work
Tap feature for variety show held at the Royal Opera House – Covent Garden
Opener for Disney Cruise Lines Crew Show
“A Cheeky Night Out” featuring The Cheeky Girls – Weymouth Pavilion
“A Night at The Musicals” – The Portland Spa
Choreography and motion capture direction for “The Miss Hits” tennis animation project headed by Judy Murray
Filming
ISTD Gold Tap Syllabus
Teaching Experience
Tap Tutor Bird College London working with Degree and Diploma Performing Arts students
Guest lecturer for Star Tap Awards – London
Guest teacher for Bird Summer Experience
Appointed coach for the ISTD standardisation for the new Grade 5 syllabus studied and examined world wide
Early Teaching Positions
Bryanston School
Weymouth Dance Studio
Stage Door College – Bournemouth
Dorchester Ballet and Dance Club
Sunninghill Preparatory School
Dorchester Preparatory School
Weymouth Operatic Workshop – WOW
Sunny Days Nurseries – Dorchester, Bridport & Weymouth
