Elmhurst School for Dance

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Elmhurst School for Dance
Elmhurst School for Dance - Logo.jpg
Type Independent
President David Eastwood
Principal Jessica Ward
Artistic Director Desmond Kelly
Patron HRH The Duchess of Cornwall
Founder Helen Mortimer
Specialism Classical Ballet
Location 249 Bristol Road
Edgbaston

Birmingham
B5 7UH
United Kingdom
Local authority Birmingham
Gender Coeducational
Ages 11–19
Website Official Website

Elmhurst School for Dance is the oldest vocational classical ballet school in the United Kingdom and is the official associate school of the Birmingham Royal Ballet. It takes students aged 11–19 years who intend to pursue a career in professional classical ballet. The Independent Schools Inspectorate commented that the school is a world-renowned centre for excellence in its field that allows students to excel ïn their skill and love of dance and they progress to positions with major ballet companies around the world...Elmhurst provides a full academic day in conjunction with a full vocational course in ballet and dance training."[1]:p.8

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[edit] History

Originally established during the 1920s in Camberley, Surrey, the school was relocated to purpose-built premises in Edgbaston, Birmingham in 2004.[2]:p.1 The facilities occupy an area of 5-acre (20,000 m2) and include a 250-seat studio theatre, a theatre workshop and seven dance studios. There is also a medical centre and a physiotherapy/exercise centre.[3]:p.2 In addition to day students, there is on-site boarding accommodation for up to 121 resident students and off-site boarding for 30 sixth-formers.[1]:p.4

The artistic director since 2008, former distinguished principal dancer Desmond Kelly OBE, is due to step down in September 2012[4] and be replaced by principal dancer Robert Parker.[5][6]

[edit] Senior management

  • Principal – Jessica Ward BA (Hons), NPQH[7]
  • Artistic Director – Desmond Kelly[7]
  • Director of Studies – Diane Moreton[7]

[edit] Alumni

[edit] References

[edit] External links

Coordinates: 52°27′15″N 1°54′46″W / 52.4542°N 1.9127°W / 52.4542; -1.9127


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