Our mission
is to train and educate outstanding classical ballet dancers
for The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and other
top international dance companies, and in doing so to
set the standards in dance training, nationally and internationally.
The School offers an eight-year carefully structured dance
course, aligned with an extensive academic programme,
giving the students the best possible education to equip
them for a career in the world of dance.
Director, Gailene Stock and
Assistant Director, Jay Jolley with students
of the Upper School.
Our
Goals are to:
Provide,
in a caring environment, artistic and academic training
of the highest possible calibre, offering all students
of the School a positive learning experience which
is constantly monitored for potential improvement.
Achieve
recognised accreditation for the vocational curriculum
Offer
students as many performing opportunities as possible
Ensure
that the students have close practical and artistic
access to Royal Ballet companies
Maintain
a high employment rate of graduating dancers, with
many being recruited to The Royal Ballet or Birmingham
Royal Ballet
Expand
the international exposure of the students of the
School by participating in international competitions
and festivals
Develop
new state-of-the-art, purpose built facilities which
will enhance the teaching and learning opportunities
for the students.
Conduct
an extensive Audition and Outreach programme
