LOWER SCHOOL - White Lodge, Richmond Park The Lower School is located at White Lodge in the heart of Richmond Park. It is here that our students begin their full time vocational training. The Lower School offers a five year course for students between the ages of 11-16. The Lower School offers a comprehensive training in classical ballet as well as excellent academic provision up to the GCSE Level. Students at the Lower School will not only study classical ballet but other subjects such as Character, Contemporary, Gymnastics, Irish, Morris and Scottish dancing, and in the senior levels, Repertoire, Solos, Pas de deux and Upper Body for male students. From time to time students of the Lower School perform with The Royal Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet in performance. Auditions for the Lower School take place during the spring term. Successful applicants are offered a place beginning in September. Students are assessed each year to monitor their progress.