Bobbi Alexander
Vice Principal
Bobbi began her performing career at the age of 7 and continued to perform in various West End productions including Chicago, Fame and We Will Rock You.
She then went onto work with various international artists such as Blue, Robbie Williams and Snoop Dogg as a dancer and choreographer.
While performing and choreographing, Bobbi's passion for teaching grew and she studied a PGCE at the University of Greenwich and began teaching in numerous professional Performing Arts schools and colleges across the country.
Over the last 15 years, Bobbi has written, managed and delivered courses at FE and degree level and also works as an examiner across various awarding bodies.
Az Blackmore is a highly accomplished professional dancer, sought-after choreographer, and esteemed dance lecturer who delivers cutting-edge, industry-level training across a diverse range of styles. With an impressive career spanning both stage and screen, Az is established as a powerhouse in the dance world, renowned for versatility, creative vision, and passion for elevating the next generation of performers.
Az’s extensive portfolio of credits showcases exceptional talent, having performed for global superstars and iconic productions. From captivating audiences with the Pussycat Dolls and Camila Cabello to delivering unforgettable moments alongside Jesy Nelson, Fleur East, and on the legendary stages of The X Factor.
Eva Whittall
Dance Teacher
Eva started performing at the age of 3 and has never looked back. At the age of 16 Eva joined the Jackie Palmers Academy and trained for two years to achieve a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts.
In 2019 Eva then furthered her training at Performers College before she attended The Brighton Academy where she achieved a First Class Honours Degree in Musical Theatre.
Credits include: ‘Martha Cox’ in High School Musical (The Brighton Academy), ‘Helen/Ensemble’ in Carrie (The Brighton Academy) and Dance Captain for Pippin, Urinetown and Carrie (The Brighton Academy).
Fun Fact: I jumped out of a plane for charity!
Delia Du Sol
Acro Teacher
Delia lives in Marlow with her husband and two children. She was born into Show Business with her parents performing as acrobats. She trained as a contortionist, dancer and aerial silks performer in London. She has since performed in theatre, television and corporate events both in the UK and worldwide.
Her highlights were touring with Take That, Sir Elton John, dance group Diversity, The Royal Variety Performance and performing with her sister doing aerial acrobatics with ‘Hugh Jackman’ for the opening of The Brit Awards -‘The Greatest Showman’.
Delia has been teaching acrobatics and aerial for over 20 years and is also the director of her own circus entertainment company Du Sol Productions. Delia loves teaching at Pips and inspiring the next generation.
Fun Fact: I can drink wine upside down in a back bend!
Jodie Graft
Dance Teacher
Jodie has been dancing and performing from the age of three. At the age of nine, she earned a place at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, where she trained full-time until she was 17. She then continued her training at The Urdang Academy, graduating with a Diploma in Dance and Musical Theatre.
Shortly after graduating in 2023 she had the incredible opportunity to perform as a production dancer with Celebrity Cruises, touring across Southeast Asia.
Her other credits include: Dick Whittington (2022) – Ensemble / Understudy Fairy Bowbells, Evolution Productions, dir. Paul Hendy. Marvel: Age of Ultron (2014) – School Girl Extra, Marvel Studios, dir. Joss Whedon
The Nutcracker (2013) – Party Child / Mouse, The English National Ballet, dir. Tamara Rojo
Jodie feels incredibly lucky to do what she loves, and is just as passionate about sharing that knowledge and experience with younger generations.
Maisie Morris
Dance Teacher
Maisie has been dancing and performing from the age of three. After graduating from London Studio Centre in 2021, with a First Class Honours Degree in Dance and musical theatre, she started her first cruise contract as a Dancer, with The Royal Court Theatre Company.
Maisie loved dancing and performing at sea which led her to complete another two contracts at sea, with Headliners Theatre Company, on board P&O- The Azura.
In between her time working on cruise ships Maisie performed as an ensemble dancer, at the Rhyl Pavilion Theatre, in her first Pantomime -Aladdin, With UkProductions.
Her other credits include, Diana Morales , Chorus line (Pleasance Theatre) Becky, Waitress (Pleasance Theatre) Liz, Chicago (New Wimbledon Theatre)
Maisie has worked on several corporate events, as a showgirl and for many hiphop and commercial projects, working with Nicki Trow and Rebecca Howell.
Dance and musical theatre is Maisie’s absolute world and passion, and she thrives off of working with younger dancers and watching them chase their dreams!
Maddison Evans
Dance Teacher
I started dancing with Pips in 2020 doing all styles and was Head Girl. I am now studying a degree in Musical Theatre at Creative Academy. Thanks to Pippa and Pips Dance Academy I achieved my Associate Dance Teacher qualification in street and love teaching. The opportunities are endless!
Fun Fact: I met Chris Hemsworth (Thor) when I was in Australia!!
Charlotte Norris
Dance Teacher
Charlotte has been dancing and performing since she was 3 including graded examinations with the ISTD in Ballet, Tap and Modern. At the age of 7 she joined Hillingdon Musical Society and continues to perform and choreograph for them now.
She recently graduated Durham University with a 2:1 in Biological Sciences where she was a dancer, choreographer and captain for their national team competing in Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary and Commercial. Her choreography won 5 national trophies for the team. She is now looking forward to completing her DDE!
She has been with Pips since she was 16 and is looking forward to inspiring the next generation of Pips Dancers
Melanie Henry - ACMA, CGMA
Pips Administrator
Melanie is a CIMA qualified accountant and works as the ERP Manager at Brunel University. She is also a Mental Health First Aider.
Melanie is a devoted mother to Kalen and Jaxon and splits her time between being a dance mum and a football mum! She is also a Governor at a local school.
Melanie loves getting stuck into the Pips admin!
Hana is fourteen years old and has been dancing since she was 2 years old. She joined pips In 2023 and her favourite classes are street and jazz. Hana is a very kind and very helpful person. She is excited to be an ambassador and see what she can achieve this year!
Fun fact is that she has 2 dogs
India Rishiraj
Ambassador
Hey my name is india and I am super excited to be an ambassador this year. I’m in year 9 and love being part of the pips community . I have been dancing since i was 3 and i have taken part in these classes at pips: jazz,contemporary,tap,street,production,musical theatre, and can’t wait to help out with more. I am looking forward to working with you all and seeing how we can develop our dance together!!Fun fact: I was a model at three years old for a clothing company
Carly Sprake
PIPS Support Assistant
Carly has a degree in Early Years and Professional Practice. She is also fully trained in safeguarding, SEN and first aid. She works full time in a local infant school.
Carly is a mum to her daughter, Elsie ( who is a Pips dancer and ambassador!) and her son Oliver.
You will usually see Carly at the front of house at PIPS, welcoming the children into their dance classes and dismissing them after class. She also helps out during the classes, to support the younger children.
Carly loves working here at Pips Dance Academy.
Sophie Porter
Head Girl and Head of Perform House
Hey my name is india and I am super excited to be an ambassador this year. I’m in year 9 and love being part of the pips community . I have been dancing since i was 3 and i have taken part in these classes at pips: jazz,contemporary,tap,street,
production,musical theatre, and can’t wait to help out with more. I am looking forward to working with you all and seeing how we can develop our dance together!!
Fun fact: I was a model at three years old for a clothing company
Hana Turner
Ambassador
Ella-Grace Mcinnes
Dance and Musical Theatre Teacher
Ella-Grace started dancing at the age of 3 at a local dance school. At 13 she gained a place and a Musical Theatre Scholarship at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts where she studied until she was 18. She then furthered her training at Arts Educational Schools, Chiswick before gaining a place on the Degree Course at The Urdang Academy studying Dance and Musical Theatre in 2016. Ella-Grace graduated from The Urdang Academy in June 2019 with a First Class Honours Degree and was awarded ‘Student of the Year’ at her Graduation.
Credits include: ‘Jan’ in Grease (Royal Caribbean), ‘Secretary/Ensemble’ in Chaplin: the Musical (workshop), ‘Julie Sanders’ in Bad Girls (The Urdang Academy).
Ella-Grace has taught for over 10 years and continues to enjoy teaching many different styles of dance as well as Musical Theatre, Acting and Singing.
Each year our students are able to apply to become Ambassadors and Head students at Pips. If their application is accepted they represent the school at events, hold charity fundraisers, assist during lessons and run our buddy and well-being schemes. Our current charities are Brain Tumour Research, icandance and each house has their own charity:
Passion - Mind
Inspire - Alzheimer's Society
Perform - Rainbow Trust
Succeed - RSPCA
Meet the Team
All our teachers are DBS checked and First Aid trained.
Chloe Martin
Ambassador and Head of Succeed House
Hi I’m Chloe and i’m one of the ambassadors for this year. I’m currently doing my a-levels and want to study psychology and profiling at university. I have been with Pips for 6 years. I do ballet, pointe, jazz, street, tap, contemporary and production.
a fun fact about me is that I’m quite decent at doing nails and i do my own and my friends!
Elicia Minoli
Deputy Head Girl and Head of Passion House
Elicia is 15 years old and has been dancing since she was 3. Her favourite dance styles are street and ballet, but she also dances tap, contemporary, production and jazz.
She loves being a Pips student as it's fun, inclusive and always full of opportunities. Elicia is bubbly and enthusiastic and is really looking forward to taking on the role of Deputy Head Girl.
Fun Fact: I performed in a dance show in Spain when I was younger.
Scott Coldwell
AIDTA, ANATD
Principal, Dance Teacher
After many years of dancing, Scott completed his professional training at Phil Winston's Theatreworks in Blackpool. Since 2010 he has worked extensively in the commercial dance and theatre industry, working with many artists and creatives including Rihanna, Anastacia and Take That to global brands like Lynx and Coca Cola.
Theatre and Live show credits include: Anton and Erin's U.K tours (2014 -2018), Rip It Up ( U.K. Tours 2017 and 2018), Remembering Fred (U.K. Tours 2017 and 2018), Simply Gershwin (U.K. Tour), Olympic and Paralympic Closing Ceremonies, Dance Nation (U.K. Tour).
Recent TV and Film Credits include: Men In Black 4 (Release in 2019), Festival of Remembrance 2017 (BBC), Peter Kay's Car Share (BBC), Walking On Sunshine (Vertigo Films), The Voice of Ireland series 1 and 2 (RTE).
Commercial Shoots include: Just Dance Live 2018, Lynx Cool Campaign, Burberry Christmas Advert 2016.
As Director and Lead Choreographer Scott produced the spectacular dance show 'Once Upon a Time' starring Kai & Nadiya from Strictly Come Dancing. As Associate Choreographer, Scott has worked with Anton Du Beke on his show 'Putting on the Glitz' for Peel Productions, Natalie Lowe's 'Dreamlover' for P&O and for Anton and Erin's 10th Anniversary tour 'Broadway to Hollywood'.
Other projects include Paralympic Torch Relay tour (choreographer), Jingle Bell Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall 2015-2017 (Assistant choreographer), 'Elysium' and 'Life' for Celebrity Cruises (associate choreographer) and Aladdin Pantomime at Worthing Pavilion for PHA 2018 (choreographer).
Alongside Scott's extensive performing career, he is a qualified dance teacher with IDTA and has taught widely in the professional fields as well as in many primary and secondary schools.
Fun Fact - I am the best cat daddy!
Molly Fenner
Dance Teacher
Molly started dancing at the age of 3 starting off with ballet and then commercial, lyrical and much more. She then went to study at Sharpe Academy in Harrow where she got her Trinity diploma in Musical Theatre and Acting! During this time she taught dance, singing and acting to multiple schools around North West London.
Since Graduating in 2024 she has been a dancer in Newquay at ParkDean Resorts and a Host and Dance Fitness instructor on Marella Cruises.
Molly is now back in the UK and finding her love for teaching again!
Miriam Breckner
Dance Teacher
Miriam’s passion for dance began at the age of 8 where she attended a local dance school and over the years had opportunities to perform in several London theatres. At 18, Miriam gained a place at LIPA (Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts) to study a Diploma in Performing Arts: Dance. She then continued to dance, perform and teach whilst completing her degree at Bristol University. It was during these student years that she launched her Kids Party Business and has since hosted hundreds of dance parties for children across the country. Over the last 15 years, alongside running her business, Miriam has taught dance all over the world, in a wide range of styles. She cares passionately about inspiring and building confidence in children and adults alike through dance and performance and is very excited to now be a part of Pips!
Dance Teacher
Az Blackmore
Ambassador and Head of Inspire House
Ella Coker
Hello my name is Ella and I am fourteen years old. At Pips, I take part in four classes: Triple Threat Mt, Jazz, Production and Street.
Fun fact about me is that I have two dogs named Poch and Oakley!
Hannah Hambury
Ambassador
Hi I’m Hannah and I’ve been dancing since I was 3 and I am now 14 years old. Dancing has always been a safe space for me and given me so much confidence. I love being apart of pips, making new memories every day. I’m so excited to have the role as an ambassador and to see what I can achieve!
Fun Fact- I can make dolphin noises and talk with my mouth closed!
Pippa Fisher-Coldwell
BA (Hons), MA, AIDTA, QTS, ANATD, RAD RTS
Other qualifications - Progressing Ballet Technique, Konga- The Jungle Body, Mental Health Champion, Anatomy + Physiology of Childhood Development, Fascia Release Therapy, Psychological First Aid, Children's Yoga Teacher.
Principal, Dance Teacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead
Pippa started dancing at the age of 5 in many dance styles. After years of classes, exams and performances, Pippa opted for GCSE and A-level Dance and went on to study a degree in Dance Practice and Performance at Wolverhampton University. Whilst there, Pippa began working as a Dance Coach and taught in many schools. She also continued classes and took her IDTA Dance Teaching qualification gaining 98%! During Pippa's third year at University, she worked as a Dance Teacher at a secondary school in Harrow and started teaching in the private sector.
Pippa graduated in 2010 and was then successful in gaining a place to complete her Graduate Teacher Programme in West Berkshire, which she gained 'Outstanding' and Qualified Teacher Status in 2011. Pippa then went on to teach in various secondary schools as a Dance and Drama teacher and then Head of Dance and then started her role as Head of Creative Arts in Barnet in 2016. Whilst teaching Pippa has also completed her Excellent Teachers' Course and gained a Masters in Education in 2014.
Over the years, Pippa has formed many partnerships including The Royal Ballet School, English National Ballet and Royal Academy of Dance to name a few. Pippa is proud of her students who have gone on to study Dance at University or Dance College. She also values the importance that dance has on mental health and takes part in regular training in this area.
Pippa has always continued performing and choreographing locally alongside her career and also taught GCSE Dance privately for many years. She is passionate about CPD and you can normally find her training for something! It was always Pippa's dream to start a Dance school and she is very passionate about the future of Pips!
Fun Fact: I have a 10ft gorilla in my garden!
