Here are some of our past pupils and some information on where they have trained and what they are doing now.

filPhil Birchall 2006 - 2008
Trained at Laine Theatre Arts

Phil attended 'The Hatton School of Performing Arts' from a young age but on and off. Once he decided to start taking dance seriously, he began to start every style of dance and singing and acting at the age of 15. While at the Hatton school of performing arts, Phil received great lessons and began to learn so much about technique and performance. He also was lucky enough to be able to work with amazing friends/choreographers of Julie's who let him experience the professional industry at a young age. 

At 16 Phil was offered 'Spirit of Christmas ' in Ireland and while in his first year summer holidays, he also got to do the Bridlington Spa Summer Season. This made Phil decide he wanted to make dance/musical theatre his career. When he told Julie Hatton he wanted to go to a stage school in London she gave up a lot of time and effort to push him to get to the standard to be able to get in to the college that he aimed for. He really appreciates it so much because without her, he wouldn't be where he is now. 

Phil left the Hatton School of Performing Arts, at the age of 17, having gained a full scholarship to 'Laine Theatre Arts' on their 3 year musical theatre course. Since then, Phil has appeared in many music videos, pantomimes and also the Royal variety Performance and other television credits. He is also represented by numerous top agencies and is currently featuring in 'The man in the mirror' World Tour - the Michael Jackson inspired show. He has so many thanks to the Hatton School of Performing Arts and loves to go back there when he can, to share what he has learnt from the business, with the rest of the pupils.


Lauren Harper 1995 - 2008
Trained at Bodywork Company Dance Studios

Lauren started at the Hatton School of Performing Arts when she was 5 and left when she was 18 (1995-2008) and went on to train at Bodywork Company Dance Studios in Cambridge on the National Diploma in Professional Dance Course. Recently, Lauren has just signed a contract for her first professional job which is La Nouvelle Eve as a dancer, in Paris (April-October 2011)




 
Daniel Parrott 2005 - 2007
Trained at Hatton School of Performing Arts

Dann first attended the Hatton School of Performing Arts in August 2005. Then after 2 years, he won the E4 School of Performing Arts TV show out of 4000 auditionees. In October 2007, Dann left the school for his first professional job and always returns to teach and choreograph in between jobs.

His professional work includes Hot in that-Undercut, Music Video. Chrome Productions,London (DANCER); Spirit of Christmas 2007 Reno, Neveda (DANCER);
Potters Theatre Company 2008-2009 UK (SINGER/DANCER); Celebrity Cruises 2009-2010 (DANCER); Best of Musicals European Tour- 2010 (LEAD VOCALIST); Carnival Australia, Pacific Jewel 2010 (DANCER); The Carnival Of Dreams, Cooperate Gig, 2011 (DANCER); Magic of the Musicals, Dubai Festival 2011 (DANCER); Carnival Australia, Pacific Pearl 2011 (SINGER/DANCER)


206964_10150128306432077_507372076_7122109_6154721_nEmma Pomfret 2001 - 2007
Trained at Hatton School of Performing Arts

Emma first came to the Hatton School of Performing Arts when she was 12 and left at the age of 18 (2001- 2007). She left to study a BA (Joint Honours) in Dance and Drama and graduated with a 2:1. Emma has also taught gymnastics for two consecutive summers at an American summer camp in upstate New York. Now, Emma is going on train as a Primary School teacher on the PGCE course in September 2011.


Megan Phipps 2002 - 2009
Training at London Studio Centre

Megan started at the school when she was 11 and left at 18. She is now in her 2nd year at London Studio Centre doing a BA (Honours) degree in Theatre Dance. Megan looks forward to graduating and auditioning for her first professional job.


MariaMaria McAdam 2003 - 2010
Trained at Hatton School of Performing Arts

Maria started at the school when she was 13 and left when she was 20 (2003-2010). Maria left when she got a job as a Funstar for Haven as Female Vocalist and now works for Butlins as a Redcoat in its 75th birthday year!


Katy Phipps 1994 - 2007
Trained at Hatton School of Performing Arts


Katy started at the Hatton School of Performing Arts when she was 5 years old (1994), and left when she was 18 (2007), to go to Leeds University. After completing her three year degree course, she is now working full time in a Primary School and will be starting teacher training in September to gain a Post Graduate Certificate in Education, which will be completed by July 2012.


Sarah Cunnington 2000 - 2005
Trained at Urdang Academy

 

Sarah started dancing here in 2000 and left in 2005. She then trained at Urdang Academy and did a 3 year course to get a National Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre.

 

NCSSE Master Level Certification

Principles & Ethics

Cheer Fundamentals

Stunt & Tumbling I & II

 

Theatre Experience

 

Abba Girls Cabaret Night (2010)      Singer – Agnetha        Aintree Racecourse, Abba Girls, Kim Graham

Pop Revue, Seb Collective (2010)    Dancer                                   Scott G, Choreo: Scott Gonzales

Fit For Free In Concert (2010)        Singer - Agnetha                            Aba Gold, Dir: Karen Graham

Rockin’ Retro, Oxjam (2010)            Dancer                                   Scott G, Choreo: Scott Gonzales

Sun Scream Dr Pepper (2010)         Dancer                              Thorpe Park, Pineapple Cheerleaders

P&O Oceana (2009/10)                  Dancer/Singer                               Headliners Theatre Company

IDTA Conference (2008)                Dancer                        Royal Lancaster Hotel, Choreo: Paul Hack

BBO (2007)                                 Featured Dancer                            Choreo;Thomas Small   2007

Move It (2007)                            Dancer                                             Choreo: Paul Hack   2007

Pippin (2007)                               Courier                                          Dir: Graham Hubbard   2007

Summer Folk (2006)                      Svetlana                                               Dir: Elva Makins  2006

Dancing In The Park (2006)            Lady Rose                        Bloomsbury Theatre,  Dir :Elva Makins

Epsom Downs (2006)                    WPC                                                     Dir: Elva Makins  2006

Spa Time Spectacular (2005)    Principal Dancer            Bridlington Spa Theatre, Choreo: Julie Hatton

Aladdin (2005)                        Genie/Dancer                 Scarborough Spa Theatre, Dir: Alan Harding

Summer Spectacular (2004)      Principal Dancer              Scarborough Spa Theatre, Dir: Alan Harding

Magic Mike Show (2004)          Featured Singer                         The Corner Café   Dir: Mike Defratus

Dick Whittington (2003)           Tommy The Cat                Scarborough Spa Theatre Dir: Alan Harding

Magic Mike Show (2002)          Hey Presto Dancer              Bridlington Spa Theatre Dir: Mike Defratus

 

Film and Television

 

U Control Katy Perry (2010)       Cheerleader                               Radio 1 Webcam, Scott Mills Show

The X Factor (2010)                Cheerleader                          Pineapple Cheerleaders, Brian Friedman

Skillicious (2010)                     Cheerleader                               CITV, Dan Pickard - Foundation TV

Patiala House (2010)                Cheerleader/ Dancer                       Hindi Cinema , Dir:  Nikhil Advani

Britannia High (2008)               Supporting Dancer                                         ITV,  Dir: Brian Grant


Hayleigh_JohnsonHayleigh Johnson
Trained at Hatton School of Performing Arts

I can't remember for sure what year I started. I've been trying to think in school years but struggling. "Flash Dance" was my first performance in the American Leotard's in Katie's disco class. God that takes me back. I got the job at Pleasure Island as dance captain in 1999 and we started rehearsing Feb. I then went to Japan for Graham English which was September to December. I'm sure I came back to do panto also. I then went back to Pleasure Island for my second season. At the end of the season in 2000 I got the job with Flame with Laura for Malcolm Murray Entertainments and Cruising corp. I came back to help on reception at the dance school. After, I went to work for Qdos as the Princess and also Whitney the Cow - My favorite! - in Jack and the Beanstalk and "Bamboozled", Haven touring show. I returnedto Scarborough to help with Tony Peers' show's at Scarborough and Folkeston. Then, I joined the show team at the Scarborough Grand Hotel. I have done promotional and hospitality events since but now work full time as a mobile make up artist and beauty therapist with a Hairdressing qualification not forgetting mum of an energetic 3 year old.


Mickyle Clarke
Trained at Phil Winston Theatreworks


Mickyle started at the Hatton School of Performing Arts at the age of 10 where she trained in Tap, Acro, Modern Jazz, Ballet, Street, Song and Dance, Freestyle jazz, Disco, Private singing and show work; doing a variety of dance school shows, displays, pantomimes and was a hey presto dancer for Magic Mike. 

Mickyle left when she was 16 to go to Phil Winston Theatreworks in Blackpool where she trained for 3 years in all styles of dance and trained in I.D.T.A ballet, tap, and modern. In the 3rd year of being at college, over Christmas, Mickyle did a pantomime in London, Dunstable for Betty Legg, Duo pantomimes company. Once graduating from college, Mickyle got a job on a cruise ship, dancing for Costa on the Costa Mediterrenea for Karen Lang - choreography by Wendy White. The contract involves doing a variety of styles in dance doing 3 different shows, which im extending to a year. 

After finishing her contract, Mickyle is hoping to continue working on cruise ships and would like to get
into commercial work also.

Kirk Temple
Trained at Tiffany Theatre College

Kirk_TempleKirk started at the Hatton School of Performing Arts when he was 7 in 1997 and left at the age of 16 in 2006. He then went to Tiffany Theatre College for 3 years. Since leaving college, Kirk has been a part of “Never Forget” the Take That musical and worked for Royal Caribbean Cruises on the ship “Grandeur” as a dancer. Once returning from his cruise, Kirk back to the school to hepl with teaching and also participated in shows. Currently, Kirk is now working in Blackpool as part of the drag act Funny Girls with the stage name Krystal.
 

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