Michelle Hogan was the beautiful daughter of Anita Landa and Michael Hogan, both soloists with the Royal Ballet (Miss Landa was also Ballet Mistress of the Birmingham Royal Ballet).   

Michelle began classes with Francesca as a little girl, went on to graduate as a Cecchetti Scholar, and finally became a professional dancer.

She danced with the Athens Ballet Company, the Israeli Company and the Irish National Ballet in Dublin. It was on returning from a successful season in Dublin in 1989, that she met with a fatal train accident. Michelle is sadly missed by everyone who knew her. She was only 24 years old and destined to become a great dancer.

                                                                                

Her parents graciously donated the silver Chalice to our school, to perpetuate her name, and it is awarded annually to a student who shows a deep devotion to dance and exceptional talent and artistry.

Michelle was dearly loved by us all, and is very deeply missed. She was a wonderful girl, with an exceptionally bubbly personality. She was also a beautiful dancer, with a special quality and feeling for the music and her art. We will all miss her and will remember her always, and are proud to present the "Michelle Hogan Chalice" in her name - With love to you Michelle - We miss you!

In 1993, we were very honored when Anita Landa flew to the United States from London especially and presented the Michelle Hogan Chalice to Danielle Beckmann in person.

William Hambaro, age 11, was awarded the Chalice in November 2001, at the Steinbeck Forum, Monterey Conference Center. The presentation was made by Miss Francesca, on the last night of our performance of Dr. Dolittle and the Animals.

 

In December 2011, Honoree Mariel Shaw was our guest of honor and presented the award to six year old Megan Ceja

Megan started ballet with us when she had just turned 3 years old.   After overcoming her initial shyness, she quickly excelled in her dancing, and has blossomed into a beautiful young ballet dancer.  She is a very dedicated student, and we look forward to watching her technique and artistry grow.

Congratulations Megan.

Michelle Hogan Chalice Honorees:

1989     Amanda Hanck

1990     Julia Cook

1991     Danielle Beckmann

1995     Mariel Shaw

2000     William Hambaro

2001     Megan Uy

2002     Marissa Henry

2011     Megan Ceja

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