Courses

When you join the Lower School, you’ll develop your technical, artistic and creative dance skills. You’ll enjoy a dynamic and busy timetable with varying dance styles, all building on the foundations of your daily ballet class.

Lower School is where you’ll lay the ground work for becoming an exceptional dancer. You’ll participate in classes in classical ballet, pointe work (girls), contemporary technique, choreography, jazz, and coaching. Supported adage is introduced in Year 10, as well as strength and conditioning.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your performance skills through our annual summer shows, choreographic and solos competitions, as well as other events at school and in the community.
Join us in Year 7 and, subject to your good health and behaviour, we’ll make a 5-year commitment to your training. You can of course join us at a later stage too.

Throughout your time at Elmhurst, you’ll be assessed regularly. If, at any point, we’re worried about your progress we’ll talk to you and find ways to help you improve.

Throughout your three years of Upper School, you’ll perfect your dance skills and we’ll help you prepare for your professional career.

You’ll enjoy diverse and challenging performance and competition opportunities, including the annual summer shows and the solos and choreographic competitions. You might even be selected to work with Birmingham Royal Ballet both at the Birmingham Hippodrome and on tour!

Your dance training includes daily ballet class, contemporary technique, jazz and choreography, which are delivered by our expert dance team and guest artists.

At the same time, you’ll study for your Level 6 Diploma in Professional Dance, validated by Trinity College London. If you join us in Year 13 you can follow the two-year Level 5 Diploma. And because thinking dancers make better dancers, you’ll also study Advanced Level Certificate (‘A’ level) in two academic subjects.

The Diploma includes a module on Professional Dance Studies, designed to help you to prepare for professional life. You’ll cover subjects such as CV writing, creating your own online portfolio and health and safety practice in dance.

Once you’ve passed your Diploma (to date we have 100% pass rate success) you can follow a one-year distance-learning BA hons degree with Middlesex University.

Join us in Year 12 and subject to your good health and behaviour, we’ll make a 3-year commitment to your training. You can of course join us at a later stage too.

Throughout your time at Elmhurst, you’ll be assessed regularly. If, at any point, we’re worried about your progress we’ll talk to you and find ways to help you improve.

Our Summer Schools are an opportunity to hone your dance skills during an immersive artistic experience delivered in a state-of-the-art studio setting.

Seniors

Dates: Monday 21st  August – Saturday 26th  August 2023 (Arrive onsite afternoon of 20th  August)

Students aged 14 to 19 join us for a week-long programme focusing on classical ballet and supporting styles. The programme includes classical ballet tuition, repertoire, pas de deux, pointe work, contemporary, jazz and strength and conditioning. Working with both male and female members of Elmhurst Ballet School’s Artistic Team alongside guest teachers, you will receive hands-on tuition and guidance.

The evening programme includes opportunities to get to know your classmates better, along with masterclasses and a Q&A with BRB company members.

The week culminates with an informal sharing of work to an audience of parents in our onsite Studio Theatre.

Residential - £725

Non- residential - £515

Juniors

Dates: Wednesday 30th  August – Friday 1st  September 2023 (Arrive onsite afternoon of 29th  August)

Students aged 11 to 13 join us for a three-day programme delivered by Elmhurst Ballet School’s Artistic Team and guest teachers. It focuses on classical ballet tuition and repertoire from the beloved British Classics and other dance genres, such as contemporary and jazz.

The evening programme includes a Q&A with BRB company members and opportunities to get to know your classmates better.

The programme culminates with an informal sharing of work to an audience of parents in our onsite Studio Theatre.

Residential - £450

Non- residential - £385

Please note: All prices include daily dance training, evening activities and all food & drink.

Applications are now open and will close on Wednesday 8th March 2023 – All places will be allocated following the closing date.

For any queries, please contact: summerschool@elmhurstdance.co.uk

Do you see your future at Elmhurst Ballet School? Join our Young Dancers Programme (Years 4 – 6) or our Extended Young Dancers Programme (Years 7-12) and we will ensure that you are audition-ready for your next steps to becoming a professional ballet dancer.

Elmhurst Young Dancers (Years 4 – 6)

Saturday mornings during term time

Birmingham
Location: Elmhurst Ballet School
• Ballet – 90 minute class

Manchester
• Ballet – 90 minute class

Sunderland
Location: Dance City
• Ballet – 90 minute class

Sunday mornings during term time

Plymouth
Location: Plymouth YMCA
• Ballet – 90 minute class

The Extended Young Dancers Programme (Years 7 – 12)

Saturday afternoons during term time

Birmingham (only)
Location: Elmhurst Ballet School
• Classical ballet and body conditioning from 12.45 – 2.45pm

Auditions for our Young Dancers Programme are now open. Please see the following audition dates:

Birmingham:

Year 4, 5 & 6 - March 11th, (Application Closing Date March 6th)

Extended Young Dancers Year 7 & 8 - April 22nd (Application Closing Date April 17th)

Extended Young Dancers Year 9 & above- 20th May (Application Closing Date May 15th)

Manchester:

Year 4, 5 & 6- April 29th (Application Closing Date April 24th)

Sunderland:

Year 4, 5 & 6  - March 18th (Application Closing Date March 13th)

Plymouth:

Year 4, 5 & 6  - TBA- Please send applications