Events

Voices & Virtues, our exciting programme of summer shows in 2025, celebrates artists of the future while honouring classical traditions. The performances promise to spotlight the talents of Elmhurst Ballet School students from the Lower and Upper School, and the Class of 2025 graduate year, Elmhurst Ballet Company.

Following on from Elmhurst Ballet Schools’ historic centenary and 20-year anniversary of being based in Birmingham, 2025’s Summer Show will turn brightly towards the school’s future with Voices & Virtues; a mixed bill celebrating the duality of dynamic, fresh ideas alongside deeply respected traditions.

In a range of choreography and styles of dance, Voices & Virtues has allowed each year group of students to work with both Elmhurst tutors and external artists. The privilege of working with external artists means that the students have all experienced the creative process first hand. Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz will all be on display during Voices & Virtues, highlighting the versatility of Elmhurst students.

Our Voices programme will platform the influences and visions of the next generation of dance creatives, listening closely to the input of our students as they collaborate with pioneering choreographers. Eyes will be on contemporary dance with the year 13 students who have worked with Cuban choreographer Miguel Altunaga, who makes a welcome return to Elmhurst after the success of last year’s City of a Thousand Trades. And former Rambert Dance Company dancer and current Associate Choreographer for Ballet Black, Jacob Wye, is working with the year 11 students to create a new contemporary piece. Birmingham-based dancer, teacher, and choreographer, Rachel Hunt, is working with the year 8 students, blending her expertise in hip hop, Latin, ballroom, and commercial styles into fresh, high-energy choreography.

Our Virtues programme will highlight the rigour, beauty and technical prowess of classical dance traditions, respecting the school’s strong values and high aspirations. Ballet highlights include excerpts from arguably the greatest ballet of all time- Sir Peter Wright’s Swan Lake- performed by the year 13 students. There are also new ballet pieces by two former Elmhurst students- Rosie Price (for the years 7 and 8 students), and current Birmingham Royal Ballet artist Olivia Chang-Clarke (for the year 9 students). And to further celebrate the special relationship between Birmingham Royal Ballet and Elmhurst Ballet School, BRB Principal dancer Lachlan Monaghan has worked with the years 12 and 13 students to create a new work.

Curtain up at 7pm. Please note: Doors will not open before 6:30pm for access into the main school building.

Parking: Parking on-site is extremely limited. There is parking available a short walking distance away from Elmhurst at the MAC.

Box Office: For any box office enquiries, please email boxoffice@elmhurstdance.co.uk - box office is manned between the hours of 3pm - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Access: For guests requiring accessible seating and/or disabled parking, please email your requirements to development@elmhurstdance.co.uk.

Voices & Virtues, our exciting programme of summer shows in 2025, celebrates artists of the future while honouring classical traditions. The performances promise to spotlight the talents of Elmhurst Ballet School students from the Upper School, and the Class of 2025 graduate year, Elmhurst Ballet Company.

Following on from Elmhurst Ballet Schools’ historic centenary and 20-year anniversary of being based in Birmingham, 2025’s Summer Show will turn brightly towards the school’s future with Voices and Virtues; a mixed bill celebrating the duality of dynamic, fresh ideas alongside deeply respected traditions.

In a range of choreography and styles of dance, Voices & Virtues has allowed each year group of students to work with both Elmhurst tutors and external artists. The privilege of working with external artists means that the students have all experienced the creative process first hand. Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz will all be on display during Voices & Virtues, highlighting the versatility of Elmhurst students.

Our Voices programme will platform the influences and visions of the next generation of dance creatives, listening closely to the input of our students as they collaborate with pioneering choreographers. Eyes will be on contemporary dance with the year 13 students who have worked with Cuban choreographer Miguel Altunaga, who makes a welcome return to Elmhurst after the success of last year’s City of a Thousand Trades.

Our Virtues programme will highlight the rigour, beauty and technical prowess of classical dance traditions, respecting the school’s strong values and high aspirations. Ballet highlights include excerpts from arguably the greatest ballet of all time- Sir Peter Wright’s Swan Lake- performed by the year 13 students. And to celebrate the special relationship between Birmingham Royal Ballet and Elmhurst Ballet School, BRB Principal dancer Lachlan Monaghan has worked with the years 12 and 13 students to create a new work.

Curtain up at 7pm. Please note: Doors will not open before 6:30pm for access into the main school building.

Parking: Parking on-site is extremely limited. There is parking available a short walking distance away from Elmhurst at the MAC.

Box Office: For any box office enquiries, please email boxoffice@elmhurstdance.co.uk - box office is manned between the hours of 3pm - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Access: For guests requiring accessible seating and/or disabled parking, please email your requirements to development@elmhurstdance.co.uk.

Voices & Virtues, our exciting programme of summer shows in 2025, celebrates artists of the future while honouring classical traditions. The performances promise to spotlight the talents of Elmhurst Ballet School students from the Lower and Upper School, and the Class of 2025 graduate year, Elmhurst Ballet Company.

Following on from Elmhurst Ballet Schools’ historic centenary and 20-year anniversary of being based in Birmingham, 2025’s Summer Show will turn brightly towards the school’s future with Voices & Virtues; a mixed bill celebrating the duality of dynamic, fresh ideas alongside deeply respected traditions.

In a range of choreography and styles of dance, Voices & Virtues has allowed each year group of students to work with both Elmhurst tutors and external artists. The privilege of working with external artists means that the students have all experienced the creative process first hand. Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz will all be on display during Voices & Virtues, highlighting the versatility of Elmhurst students.

Our Voices programme will platform the influences and visions of the next generation of dance creatives, listening closely to the input of our students as they collaborate with pioneering choreographers. Eyes will be on contemporary dance with the year 13 students who have worked with Cuban choreographer Miguel Altunaga, who makes a welcome return to Elmhurst after the success of last year’s City of a Thousand Trades. And former Rambert Dance Company dancer and current Associate Choreographer for Ballet Black, Jacob Wye, is working with the year 11 students to create a new contemporary piece. Birmingham-based dancer, teacher, and choreographer, Rachel Hunt, is working with the year 8 students, blending her expertise in hip hop, Latin, ballroom, and commercial styles into fresh, high-energy choreography.

Our Virtues programme will highlight the rigour, beauty and technical prowess of classical dance traditions, respecting the school’s strong values and high aspirations. Ballet highlights include excerpts from arguably the greatest ballet of all time- Sir Peter Wright’s Swan Lake- performed by the year 13 students. There are also new ballet pieces by two former Elmhurst students- Rosie Price (for the years 7 and 8 students), and current Birmingham Royal Ballet artist Olivia Chang-Clarke (for the year 9 students). And to further celebrate the special relationship between Birmingham Royal Ballet and Elmhurst Ballet School, BRB Principal dancer Lachlan Monaghan has worked with the years 12 and 13 students to create a new work.

Curtain up at 7pm. Please note: Doors will not open before 6:30pm for access into the main school building.

Parking: Parking on-site is extremely limited. There is parking available a short walking distance away from Elmhurst at the MAC.

Box Office: For any box office enquiries, please email boxoffice@elmhurstdance.co.uk - box office is manned between the hours of 3pm - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Access: For guests requiring accessible seating and/or disabled parking, please email your requirements to development@elmhurstdance.co.uk.

Voices & Virtues, our exciting programme of summer shows in 2025, celebrates artists of the future while honouring classical traditions. The performances promise to spotlight the talents of Elmhurst Ballet School students from the Lower School, with an appearance from our Year 6 Elmhurst Young Dancers.

Following on from Elmhurst Ballet Schools’ historic centenary and 20-year anniversary of being based in Birmingham, 2025’s Summer Show will turn brightly towards the school’s future with Voices and Virtues; a mixed bill celebrating the duality of dynamic, fresh ideas alongside deeply respected traditions.

In a range of choreography and styles of dance, Voices & Virtues has allowed each year group of students to work with both Elmhurst tutors and external artists. The privilege of working with external artists means that the students have all experienced the creative process first hand. Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz will all be on display during Voices & Virtues, highlighting the versatility of Elmhurst students.

Our Voices programme will platform the influences and visions of the next generation of dance creatives, listening closely to the input of our students as they collaborate with pioneering choreographers. Eyes will be on contemporary dance with the year 11 students who have worked with former Rambert Dance Company dancer and current Associate Choreographer for Ballet Black, Jacob Wye, to create a new contemporary piece. Birmingham-based dancer, teacher, and choreographer, Rachel Hunt, is working with the year 8 students, blending her expertise in hip hop, Latin, ballroom, and commercial styles into fresh, high-energy choreography.

Our Virtues programme will highlight the rigour, beauty and technical prowess of classical dance traditions, respecting the school’s strong values and high aspirations. Ballet highlights include new pieces by two former Elmhurst students- Rosie Price (for the years 7 and 8 students), and current Birmingham Royal Ballet artist Olivia Chang-Clarke (for the year 9 students).

Curtain up at 7pm. Please note: Doors will not open before 6:30pm for access into the main school building.

Parking: Parking on-site is extremely limited. There is parking available a short walking distance away from Elmhurst at the MAC.

Box Office: For any box office enquiries, please email boxoffice@elmhurstdance.co.uk - box office is manned between the hours of 3pm - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Access: For guests requiring accessible seating and/or disabled parking, please email your requirements to development@elmhurstdance.co.uk.

Voices & Virtues, our exciting programme of summer shows in 2025, celebrates artists of the future while honouring classical traditions. The performances promise to spotlight the talents of Elmhurst Ballet School students from the Lower and Upper School, and the Class of 2025 graduate year, Elmhurst Ballet Company.

Following on from Elmhurst Ballet Schools’ historic centenary and 20-year anniversary of being based in Birmingham, 2025’s Summer Show will turn brightly towards the school’s future with Voices & Virtues; a mixed bill celebrating the duality of dynamic, fresh ideas alongside deeply respected traditions.

In a range of choreography and styles of dance, Voices & Virtues has allowed each year group of students to work with both Elmhurst tutors and external artists. The privilege of working with external artists means that the students have all experienced the creative process first hand. Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz will all be on display during Voices & Virtues, highlighting the versatility of Elmhurst students.

Our Voices programme will platform the influences and visions of the next generation of dance creatives, listening closely to the input of our students as they collaborate with pioneering choreographers. Eyes will be on contemporary dance with the year 13 students who have worked with Cuban choreographer Miguel Altunaga, who makes a welcome return to Elmhurst after the success of last year’s City of a Thousand Trades. And former Rambert Dance Company dancer and current Associate Choreographer for Ballet Black, Jacob Wye, is working with the year 11 students to create a new contemporary piece. Birmingham-based dancer, teacher, and choreographer, Rachel Hunt, is working with the year 8 students, blending her expertise in hip hop, Latin, ballroom, and commercial styles into fresh, high-energy choreography.

Our Virtues programme will highlight the rigour, beauty and technical prowess of classical dance traditions, respecting the school’s strong values and high aspirations. Ballet highlights include excerpts from arguably the greatest ballet of all time- Sir Peter Wright’s Swan Lake- performed by the year 13 students. There are also new ballet pieces by two former Elmhurst students- Rosie Price (for the years 7 and 8 students), and current Birmingham Royal Ballet artist Olivia Chang-Clarke (for the year 9 students). And to further celebrate the special relationship between Birmingham Royal Ballet and Elmhurst Ballet School, BRB Principal dancer Lachlan Monaghan has worked with the years 12 and 13 students to create a new work.

Curtain up at 7pm. Please note: Doors will not open before 6:30pm for access into the main school building.

Parking: Parking on-site is extremely limited. There is parking available a short walking distance away from Elmhurst at the MAC.

Box Office: For any box office enquiries, please email boxoffice@elmhurstdance.co.uk - box office is manned between the hours of 3pm - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Access: For guests requiring accessible seating and/or disabled parking, please email your requirements to development@elmhurstdance.co.uk.

Voices & Virtues, our exciting programme of summer shows in 2025, celebrates artists of the future while honouring classical traditions. The performances promise to spotlight the talents of Elmhurst Ballet School students from the Lower and Upper School, and the Class of 2025 graduate year, Elmhurst Ballet Company.

Following on from Elmhurst Ballet Schools’ historic centenary and 20-year anniversary of being based in Birmingham, 2025’s Summer Show will turn brightly towards the school’s future with Voices & Virtues; a mixed bill celebrating the duality of dynamic, fresh ideas alongside deeply respected traditions.

In a range of choreography and styles of dance, Voices & Virtues has allowed each year group of students to work with both Elmhurst tutors and external artists. The privilege of working with external artists means that the students have all experienced the creative process first hand. Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz will all be on display during Voices & Virtues, highlighting the versatility of Elmhurst students.

Our Voices programme will platform the influences and visions of the next generation of dance creatives, listening closely to the input of our students as they collaborate with pioneering choreographers. Eyes will be on contemporary dance with the year 13 students who have worked with Cuban choreographer Miguel Altunaga, who makes a welcome return to Elmhurst after the success of last year’s City of a Thousand Trades. And former Rambert Dance Company dancer and current Associate Choreographer for Ballet Black, Jacob Wye, is working with the year 11 students to create a new contemporary piece. Birmingham-based dancer, teacher, and choreographer, Rachel Hunt, is working with the year 8 students, blending her expertise in hip hop, Latin, ballroom, and commercial styles into fresh, high-energy choreography.

Our Virtues programme will highlight the rigour, beauty and technical prowess of classical dance traditions, respecting the school’s strong values and high aspirations. Ballet highlights include excerpts from arguably the greatest ballet of all time- Sir Peter Wright’s Swan Lake- performed by the year 13 students. There are also new ballet pieces by two former Elmhurst students- Rosie Price (for the years 7 and 8 students), and current Birmingham Royal Ballet artist Olivia Chang-Clarke (for the year 9 students). And to further celebrate the special relationship between Birmingham Royal Ballet and Elmhurst Ballet School, BRB Principal dancer Lachlan Monaghan has worked with the years 12 and 13 students to create a new work.

Curtain up at 7pm. Please note: Doors will not open before 6:30pm for access into the main school building.

Parking: Parking on-site is extremely limited. There is parking available a short walking distance away from Elmhurst at the MAC.

Box Office: For any box office enquiries, please email boxoffice@elmhurstdance.co.uk - box office is manned between the hours of 3pm - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Access: For guests requiring accessible seating and/or disabled parking, please email your requirements to development@elmhurstdance.co.uk.