Voices & Virtues Gala 2025

Tuesday May 13^th 2025

Birmingham's dance and culinary giants will unite on Tuesday 8 July as we host a spectacular charity Gala in partnership with acclaimed Edgbaston restaurant, Chapter.

The elegant black-tie event will begin with a music and canapé reception from 6pm, followed by a special performance of the school’s Voices & Virtues summer showcase, celebrating the bold voices of the next generation of dance creatives, while honouring the technical mastery of classical dance.

Elmhurst students will perform a range of dance in the school’s studio theatre, including excerpts from Sir Peter Wright’s Swan Lake and Marius Petipa’s Giselle, alongside original works by alongside original works by boundary-breaking choreographers Miguel Altunaga, Jacob Wye, and Jessica Wright.

The evening will conclude with a seasonal two-course dinner, curated and prepared by the award-winning Edgbaston restaurant, Chapter, with carriages at 10.30pm.

Chapter is an independent modern British restaurant and bar in the heart of Edgbaston Village, passionate about celebrating seasonal British produce. The team behind the restaurant are proud to support local farmers, fishermen and artisans - committed to sustainability in every dish. The specially curated menu for the Voices & Virtues Summer Gala at Elmhurst will bring the best of what the UK has to offer, sourced from ethically raised free-range herds, local fruits and vegetables, and daily catches from Brixham Harbour. 

About collaborating with Chapter on the Voices & Virtues Summer Gala, Jessica Ward, Principal of Elmhurst Ballet School said:

“To partner with one of Birmingham’s finest restaurants for our Summer Gala is a fitting finale to an exceptional year for Elmhurst. Chapter is fresh, vibrant voice on the Birmingham culinary scene. Their menu will bring theatricality and elegance, alongside their signature seasonality and innovation to the table, perfectly complementing the spirit of our Voice & Virtues programme.”

Tickets for the evening are priced at £130 each, or £1,100 for a table of ten, with all proceeds supporting Elmhurst as a charity to make ballet more accessible for children of all backgrounds, through mentoring, bursary support and outreach within the Birmingham community. 

For booking and enquires please contact: development@elmhurstdance.co.uk