Welcome

Ballet is one of the most demanding but also one of the most enjoyable dance forms ever created, providing benefits such as good posture, discipline and confidence building. We run Royal Academy of Dance Graded and Vocational classes encouraging the joy of movement in children from 3 years of age. We offer annual outings to the Royal Opera House, hold workshops and other dance related events.

Dates for your diary

Spring term starts Friday 6th January 2012. 

New classes for Spring term

Adult Ballet Tuesdays 8-9pm. Whether starting from scratch or dusting off ballet shoes from your childhood, ballet is an excellent way to tone the body and get fit whilst having fun, contact us for further information.

New RAD Intermediate Syllabus Monday 6.30-7.30pm. With the old syllabus no longer examined, we now turn to the beautiful new syllabus created by the Royal Academy of Dance. All students of the former Intermediate syllabus class and of the senior ballet class are welcome to attend these lessons. Pointe shoes are required.

Advanced level class Friday 5.45-7.00pm. A challenging class suitable to all students working at advanced 1 and 2 level. Pointe shoes required. 

Advanced 2 level class Saturday 2-3pm. A challenging class for students working at advanced 2 level. Booking required.

 Coaching is also available on request to fit in with students' particular requirements.

NEWS

Royal Ballet, La Fille Mal Gardee 28th April. A school trip to The Royal Opera House Covent Garden to see the evening performance of La Fille Mal Gardee. This is a charming ballet that will be a magical memory for years to come. Collect a form at the beginning of term for full information. Old friends of the school are also invited, contact us for further details.

 Show at the BARN THEATRE 26th & 27th October 2012

To be amazed look at www.nzwide.comswanlake.htm 

See Zenaida Yanowski, who we saw dancing at the Royal Opera House, talking about dancing Odette/Odile in Swan Lake here.

We are GETTING GREENER – you may pay fees on line. Please use your child's/children's name(s) as the reference. I shall, of course, still accept cheques and cash. 

Photo Gallery

We have included photos from previous events including shows, outings, competitions and demonstrations. MORE...

Many congratulations to India Roberts who joins Ella Woodward on The Royal Ballet School's Associates Programme.