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# Lichfield dancer doesn’t let lockdown stop her from securing place at leading performing arts school
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-dancer-doesnt-let-lockdown-stop-her-from-securing-place-at-leading-performing-arts-school/
- Published: 2020-04-25T07:50:06.000Z
- Updated: 2020-04-25T07:50:37.000Z
- Description: A Lichfield dancer hasn’t let lockdown prevent her from winning a place at a prestigious performing arts school.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Education, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:18, News

A Lichfield dancer hasn’t let lockdown prevent her from winning a place at a prestigious performing arts school.

Isabelle Ogden, who dances with Elite Academy, was forced to submit a video audition for Laine Theatre Arts after coronavirus measures meant she could not impress in person.

![Isabelle Ogden](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/isabelle.jpg)

Isabelle Ogden

But the 17-year-old’s talent still shone through after she won a fully-funded place for the three year course which is due to start in September.

Donna Wilcox, principal of Elite Academy, said:

> “We are so proud of Isabelle and all of her achievements – she has worked so hard continuously.  
>  
> “She has been awarded places at quite a few top London colleges but this was her first choice if lucky enough to get a place – and under such difficult circumstances it’s amazing news.”  
>  
> Donna Wilcox, Elite Academy

Isabelle will now study for her Level 4 Dance teaching diploma with the Lichfield-based school before taking up her place.

Vice principal Charlotte Davies said:

> “Isabelle works incredibly hard in the studio and out and is a special young lady who we will miss when she leaves.  
>  
> “Getting her diploma will be a lovely end to her time with us after all these years.”  
>  
> Charlotte Davies, Elite Academy

Despite the lockdown, Elite Academy is still teaching dancers.

Donna added:

> “It’s our 21st birthday this year and although it’s clearly going to be a tough one, we are conducting a full timetable virtually and the support has been fantastic.  
>  
> “News like Isabelle securing her place just shows there are rainbows.”  
>  
> Donna Wilcox, Elite Academy