Our Teachers
Anikó Solti MSc, DDE ISTD
Anikó trained in classical ballet and contemporary dance in Budapest, Hungary, where she received her modern dance teaching certificate at the age of 18. She then spent 7 years working as a professional dancer and dance teacher in Europe before continuing her education in London, UK. Credits include Die Fledermaus, Wiener Blut and other Operettas, Tempo at Casino Estoril, and films such as Mario and the Magician and the Phantom of the Opera. She graduated from LABAN in 2005, receiving her Masters in Dance Science and is now a fully qualified ISTD ballet teacher.
Anikó has been teaching classical ballet in the UK since 2008, entering children for graded examinations at the ISTD and leading recreational classes for adults. Anikó’s students have performed at the Jackson’s Lane Theatre and the Peacock Theatre, London, as well as in the West End musicals Matilda and Lion King. Recently, Anikó was approached by the Barbican Theatre to rehearse 12 of her students for Dmitry Krymov Lab's A Midsummer Night's Dream (As You Like It).
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Qualifications:
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Level 6 Certificates in Imperial Ballet, Choreography and Health & Safety, ISTD, 2017
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Progressing Ballet Technique, 2017
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DDE ISTD, 2014
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DDI ISTD, 2011
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MSc Dance Science, LABAN, 2005
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Community Sports Leaders Award: Dance, 2003
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Diploma in Arts & Education Management, 1998
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Certificate in Modern Dance Teaching (Graham), 1998
Sophia Morton BA, MA
Sophia is a multi-disciplinary dance artist.
With 18 years of Ballet training, she has added Contemporary, Jazz, Tap and Street to her dance vocabulary, and holds Dance Performance Degrees (MA, BA) from London Contemporary Dance School.
Professionally, she has performed in Music Video Shoots, Commercials (Nike) and in immersive performances like 'Fish tank’ at Studio Wayne McGregor and The Place Theatre. Sophia also choreographs and curates her own dance works for live audience and film. For example, in collaboration with a Royal College of Music composer, she led 7 dancers through an 8 week research and development period into performing her piece ‘Solace’. This work premiered at The
Place Theatre 2023.
Over recent years she has led Repertoire Workshops at secondary schools across London. Alongside includes training students in Contemporary, Ballet and in Improvisation at The Place.
Sophia delights in allowing students to realise their own potential and love for Dance. She meets students at their level and brings encouragement and understanding to enable students to approach moving from a new and more embodied perspective. This results in fuller expressions, and new-found confidence in dancing
Matilda Short
Matilda has trained extensively in Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance across the UK and Ireland from a young age. She began her ballet journey with the Associate Programmes at Scottish Ballet and Ballet Boost Belfast, refining her technique and
performance skills.
In Dublin, Matilda enjoyed being a senior member of the Irish National Youth Ballet, performing in their productions of Cinderella and Coppélia, while also training with Phoenix Theatre Arts and appearing in their annual showcases. Returning to the UK, Matilda earned a Diploma in Ballet Performance at the School of Ballet Theatre UK, where she performed in productions such as Swan Lake and Coppélia.
Her stage credits include Cinderella (Scottish Ballet), MoveIt (2022, 2023), Annie (Mill Theatre), Cats (AYMT) and other well-known productions. Currently, she is completing a BA (Hons) in Contemporary Dance at London Contemporary Dance School, further broadening her knowledge and artistry.
Matilda is passionate about teaching and inspiring students through her love of dance. She aims to help them build confidence and refine their skills allowing them to reach their full potential. Over the last five years, Matilda has worked for Stagecoach UK, StarCamps in Ireland and other children’s ballet schools. Gaining experience in teaching, creating productions and working with children of all ages and abilities.