Students at the Upper School
in their first two years will not only study classical
ballet but other subjects such as Pas de deux, Solos,
Repertoire, Character, Contemporary, Stagecraft, Make-up,
Body Conditioning and Gym work for male students. In the
3rd and final year the students gain performance experience
by performing with the Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal
Ballet and as a touring group.
In academic areas most students will complete one A level
(current choice is from Art, English, Maths and French)
and two BTEC National Awards in Performing Arts. (Students
complete the award in Dance in the first year and Arts
Management in the second.)
For overseas students there is an excellent provision
for English as a Foreign Language.
Auditions for the Upper School take place during the
Spring Term. Successful applicants are offered a place
beginning in September. Students are assessed regularly
throughout the course to monitor their progress.
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