Events

Join us for an inspiring evening of creativity and innovation at our annual Choreography Competition, held at Elmhurst Ballet School.

This much-anticipated event celebrates the choreographic talents of students from Years 11, 12, 13, and members of Elmhurst Ballet Company, as they take to the stage to present original works crafted and performed by their peers.

A distinguished panel of guest adjudicators, renowned for their experience and expertise in the world of dance, will judge the evening’s performances. Guests in attendance will have the exciting opportunity to cast their vote for the Audience Choice Award.

Showcasing originality, storytelling, and artistic expression, this competition highlights the exceptional creativity and passion of our dedicated dancers. Join us for an evening of witnessing the future of choreography in action.

Doors will open at 5:45pm.

Please note that parking on-site is limited. There is further parking available a short walk away at the Midlands Arts Centre.

For guests requiring accessible seating and/or disabled parking, please book your seats using Eventbrite, then email your requirements over to development@elmhurstdance.co.uk ahead of the event.

Join us for a special afternoon celebrating the next generation of ballet talent as Elmhurst Ballet School proudly hosts BRB2 – Birmingham Royal Ballet’s company of rising stars – for an exclusive open rehearsal.

Held in the intimate setting of Elmhurst’s Studio Theatre, this live, behind-the-scenes event offers a rare opportunity to observe the creative process up close. Artistic Co-ordinator Kit Holder, in conversation with Elmhurst’s Artistic Director Robert Parker, will lead the rehearsal and discussion, providing insight into Carlos Acosta’s Ballet Celebration – Diaghilev and the Birth of Modern Ballet.

Audiences will experience working excerpts from a rich and evocative repertoire inspired by Diaghilev’s legacy, including The Firebird, Spectre de la Rose, Les Sylphides, and Scheherazade.

We are especially proud to welcome back Elmhurst alumni Sophie Walters and Marlo Kempsey-Fagg, now dancing with BRB2, as they return to the school that helped shape their journey.

Don’t miss this inspiring and up-close encounter with some of ballet’s brightest rising stars.

Doors will open at 3:30pm for a 4pm start.

Please note that parking on-site is extremely limited. Further parking is available at The MAC/Cannon Hill Park, just a short walk away from the school.

If you require accessible parking or have any general enquiries, please contact development@elmhurstdance.co.uk ahead of the event.