Eileen Hogarth Awards

Eileen Hogarth began her career in ‘physical culture’ – at Noel Hubble’s Central College – a then well known fitness studio, where years later she became Chief of Staff.

She studied ballet with Constance Edwards and Mena Bauer and later with Walter Desborough and at Jennie Brennan’s Studio of Ballet in Melbourne. In 1931 she formed her own club and created the respected name ‘Thargoh’. In 1955 she was
appointed Local Organiser of the RAD, then in 1958 opened her own ballet school. Eileen was awarded an Associate of the RAD Advanced Teacher’s Diploma and in 1962 became co-jointly both Organiser and Secretary of the RAD State Committee and in the following year the first RAD examiner in South Australia.

Many of her pupils achieved great success in their chosen dance careers. Eileen Hogarth – “Hoges” as she was affectionately known – had an abiding love and interest in what became her life’s work – fostering the talents of the young. Her death in 1975 marked an end of an era of influence and endeavour.

Suzanne Arrigo

Suzanne Arrigo’s ballet journey commenced in Perth, Western Australia, attaining her RAD Advanced 2 Examination while also securing a student scholarship with the West Australian Ballet. After dancing overseas, Suzanne returned to Perth to embark on her teaching career. Her commitment to excellence led her to achieve both the Royal Academy of Dance Teaching Certification and Teaching Diploma with Distinction. Suzanne has been teaching classical ballet for over 35 years and enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience at all levels including tutoring at various Summer/Winter School Workshops.

Suzanne loves working with students of all ages and is passionate about instilling the love for this art form to all she teaches. Suzanne’s enthusiastic personality is evident in her role as an RAD Examiner, and she has been examining for over 20 years both interstate and internationally and is also a Solo Seal Examiner. Today, Suzanne finds fulfilment in her coaching business, offering personalised 1:1 coaching and technique classes to ballet students in Perth.

Chylie Cooper

Chylie Cooper was born in Thailand and grew up in Adelaide studying ballet with Jaqueline Tucker, Christine Underdown and performing with the South Australian Children’s Ballet Company. Her further studies were undertaken in Perth at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts , graduating with a Diploma of Dance. In 1996 she worked with Rex Reid at Dance Theatre Victoria, then danced with David Prudham’s Australian Dancers Company in Perth for its 1998/99 seasons and with West Australian Ballet. In 1999, Chylie joined Australian Dance Theatre in Adelaide under the direction of Garry Stewart.

Chylie then moved to Sydney and joined Sydney Dance Company in 2000. She toured with the Company throughout Australia and to the United States, Mexico, Germany, Austria, New Zealand, China and the UK.
In 2011, Chylie joined MOD Dance Company for a season premiere at Star city. During the the past seven years Chylie has performed independently and taught in Sydney at Newtown High School of Performing Arts and Tutustudios. She is currently teaching at the Australian Dance Theatre.