I am lucky enough to have been taught by Laura over the past few years and I will always be grateful for the profound impact she has had on all aspects of my dancing and confidence. Her coaching, kindness and support along with her knowledge and attention to detail makes her lessons one of a kind and so incredibly valuable. She challenges me, always encouraging progress whilst creating the safest environment to push myself and enjoy the process of learning. 
From helping me regain strength after an injury to refining technique for auditions, it is Laura’s expertise and guidance which has helped me and I will forever cherish everything she has taught me.

Scarlett O’Connor Laine Theatre Arts

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I can’t say enough good things about miss Hatton and her incredible ballet classes! As someone who’s been fortunate enough to have been previously taught by miss Hatton for several years as my JA teacher, I can confidently say that her teaching style is amazing. Her passion for ballet is contagious, she is such an inspiration to me. Even though miss Hatton is no longer my teacher she continues to show support towards my ballet journey and checking in on how I am doing. If you’re looking for an approachable and encouraging ballet teacher who will help you grow as both a dancer and an individual, I can’t recommend miss Hatton enough. Whether you’re just starting or have been dancing for years, you’re in the best hands!

Jasmine Dunn - Elmhurst student

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‘‘Laura is the most generous teacher who shares her wealth of experience and expertise in a clear and accessible way. Her love for classical technique is infectious, with dancers thriving under her attention to detail thats delivered with joy. Whether you are a younger dancer training for a professional career or adult ballet enthusiast wanting to continue to grow, you will find huge benefit in Laura's guidance’’

Amelia Harrison-Bell, The Royal Ballet and Opera Freelance Dance Practitioner

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I had the pleasure of doing private coaching with Laura several times a week for about 6 weeks last summer as I was returning to ballet from a long term injury. 
The way that Laura guided and supported me throughout every step of my recovery was extraordinary, I couldn’t have felt more at home with her in the studio. Laura is an exceptional teacher because of her attention to detail and the care that she puts into every single exercise. I simply cannot recommend her enough. I would not be the dancer I am today without my coaching with Laura and I hope anyone reading this also has the opportunity to connect with her and unlock their true potential!!!!

Layla Hotham, The Royal Ballet Upper School

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Laura Hatton is an articulate, thoughtful, and knowledgeable teacher with a strong rapport with students NSCD’s Centre for Advanced Training scheme. She communicates with clarity, inspires confidence, and creates a positive, supportive environment that encourages technical and artistic growth. Laura’s professionalism, adaptability, and engaging teaching style made her a valued member of the CAT faculty.

Tracy Witney, Head of Learning and Participation at Northern School of Contemporary Dance

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My daughter was lucky enough to be trained weekly by Laura, as a Royal JA at Leeds. We will be forever grateful; not only for her incredible teaching, but the care, love and support she gave us as a family through the audition process and after Felicity was offered a boarding place at the Royal ballet school. She is such a special teacher; kind, energetic, so nurturing, but with the highest expectations to push potential. She played a huge role in guiding our little ballerina to achieve her dream vocational school.

Jennifer Ward, parent of Royal Ballet School

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student “Laura is an excellent teacher. I took classes with her from an early age, and have always found her calm, encouraging and very knowledgeable. I am very lucky to have had her as a teacher.”

Tom Hazelby, Birmingham Royal Ballet 

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"It has been a true privilege to have Laura Hatton as a teacher at Yorkshire Ballet Seminars. We are deeply grateful for her continued commitment and are honoured that she returns to us year after year.

Laura brings an extraordinary combination of infectious energy, profound expertise in ballet, and a deep sensitivity to the needs of her students. Her ability to inspire, nurture, and transform those she teaches is truly exceptional. 

She embodies the very best of what it means to be an educator, and we are proud to say that the world of dance would be immeasurably enriched by more teachers like her."

Cira Robinson -Director Yorkshire Ballet Seminars

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“Laura was my daughter’s Royal Ballet JA teacher for a year, and was a total inspiration for her! From very little formal ballet training prior to year 6, thanks to Laura’s nurturing guidance and excellent training, she gained a place at one of the country’s top vocational ballet schools and now lives and breathes ballet. Laura is one of those special teachers that she will remember for the rest of her life. And as a family, we’re super grateful for all her love and support too.”

Nicky King - parent of former elmhurst student

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