The Academy

Teacher Profiles

All of our teachers are fully qualified and highly experienced in the entertainment industry both stage &screen. Our dynamic team bring a wealth of knowledge into the studio to inspire and motivate our members. We meet regularly to share the members' achievements and plan the appropriate pathway for our young talents.

Principal Miss Sally Jane Ilsley is supported by an exceptional team with a wealth of experience and phenomenal knowledge which ensures that the Life &Soul Academy is a leader in quality tuition. The Life &Soul Academy is proud to boast a high calibre team who are unrivalled in their passion for teaching, coaching and surpassing our members' needs.

I am a fully qualified I.S.T.D Dance Teacher and responsible for the Grade examination students here at the Academy as well as coaching the new Cheer Squad.

Miss Sarah trained from 1991-1999 in Musical Theatre at the Arts Educational School, Tring Park. She has performed professionally from the age of 9 in renowned shows such as The English National Ballet adaptation of The Nutcracker before moving into choreography. Miss Sarah is a qualified and experienced Fitness instructor and Personal Trainer which ensure that Academy students have a sound knowledge of nutrition and safe training practice.

I have been singing and performing for many years since the age of 5. In my career I have been fortunate enough to record a CD for Child-Line, to which I wrote the Lyrics. This was recorded with Owen Paul, 80's Popstar, involving the filming a music video. I have also worked for many years with children of mixed abilities, some with learning and behavioural problems, which has become my speciality. This has enabled me to allow children to reach their full potential. I have also been involved with mentoring young people, both socially and in more formal settings.

With a wealth of achievements and high profile work, Mr Cameron has established himself as one of the premiere street dance choreographers in the UK.

Mr Cameron is a fully qualified I.D.T.A associate teacher and now is the face of the new I.D.T.A Street Dance Syllabus. Commercially, Mr Cameron has been involved with music videos, theatre work, T.V and the Hip Hop World Championships abroad. He was also a key member in the 2007 UK Hip Hop Championships crew, Nemesis, who later went on to the Britain's Got Talent finals. Hard working and very friendly, Mr Cameron is an excellent Street Dance teacher here at the academy, making classes fun and challenging for all ages.

Tom is a sports science professor from the Philippines and he specialises in teaching and coaching sports, fitness, martial arts and dance. Tom was one of the first professional International Style Ballroom &Latin American dance teachers in his country. Tom has an impressive resume of Stage and screen performances as well as being a Licentiate Teacher under the UK Alliance of Professional Dance Teachers. Coaching, lecturing and examining around the world. Tom is a passionate dancer &teacher who places a lot of emphasis on fun, technique and style. Dance is very much his Yin side turning towards his martial arts, mind &body fitness which maintains harmony of his Yang side.

Chris leads the Academy's Fitness programme as he is a sought-after Personal Trainer with over 5 years experience working intensely in and out of Gyms across the South East. Chris has a multitude of qualifications including a BSc Hons Sports &Exercise Science, Peak Pilates Reformer Trainer, NLP Practitioner, Hypnotherapy, Time Line Therapy, Sports &Body Massage and Postural analysis, BTS Body Pump, BTS Body Balance and BAGA Gymnastic Coach. Not content with a host of demanding qualifications Chris continues to attend the most cutting edge courses to further enhance his knowledge. Chris uses his vast insight to motivate and inspire the class ensuring the individual needs are always met and challenged.

The enigmatic Mish is a firm favourite at the Life &Soul Salsa Club, using his charm and passion for dance to fill the ballroom with great energy. Mish has been a popular Salsa &Merengue teacher for over 16 years and has taught many of the best salsa teachers currently on the circuit. Mish loves sharing his knowledge with children and adults and his personality has taken him around the world to teach and coach students and teachers.

Miss Angela has been performing and teaching dramatic art for many years. She is currently employed as a drama specialist for local schools teaching reception to year 11 students with great success.

Miss Angela was the founder of HHTC Youth Section, directing their plays over a course of 11 years and winning NODA Awards. She has also achieved a National Operatic &Dramatic Association Medal for 45 years service to amateur dramatics.

Miss Jeanette has been singing from the moment she could talk- performing at the tender age of 4 years old. She has an eclectic singing background singing in shows, choirs, bands and concerts. She is a regular performer in well-known Festivals across the globe including the infamous Glastonbury. She is a professional performer and session singer securing contracts with a number of producers and international chart acts. Miss Jeannette has been teaching singing for 4 years to all ages on a one to one basis exploring vocal techniques, exercises and vocal development as well as running singing workshops for the Academy.

Shaddy has been dancing since before she could remember as her family are from Iran and dancing has always been a part of her culture. She started to train professionally several years ago and aside from the Persian styles she began to study Egyptian traditional dance and cabaret and soon other forms followed. Shaddy is currently pursuing training in Tribal dance and hopes to see a troupe forming at Life &Soul in the coming months!

Kate is a fully qualified and insured Ashtanga Yoga teacher after completing numerous teacher training courses including workshops and training with two of the most respected international teachers David Swenson and Matthew Sweeney. As well as teaching group classes at Life & Soul, Kate is happy to offer 1-2 -1 sessions in addition to her weekly classes at The Grove, Watford.

Kate thoroughly enjoys encouraging beginners through to an intermediate level. Her dynamic Yoga is renowned for strengthening, toning and detoxifying, her utterly charming manner will leave you feeling invigorated along with a sense of inner calm.

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