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Children’s School

Our small bespoke classes for children and teenagers, are tailored to your child’s interest and needs. 

Children are invited to join the school from as young as 2.5 – 3 years old in our new StayandPlay – Ballet and Gymnastics classes. 

From 5 children can move on to our Pre Primary Ballet & Tap dance class.  This class provides a gentle introduction to dancing in a fun, encouraging and safe environment.  

Children can then progress through the graded system, taking an exam usually once every academic year. Parents are invited to a ‘watching week’ at the end of each term. 

We also offer our children plenty of opportunities to perform in recitals, competitions, festivals and put on a show once every 2 – 3 years, in a theatre. 

Vocational training, audition preparation, pointe work assessments and private lessons are a large part of what we offer.  

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We offer a 3 week trial on all our children’s classes.  This gives children the chance to try a class for a few weeks before committing to the full term.

FAQs

 

Ballet

The benefits of taking a ballet class for children are far reaching. 

Ballet offers a solid foundation and serves as a great starting point for all dance forms.  It is an intensive form of exercise working every part of the body from the finger tips to the toes.

It helps develop long, lean and strong muscles whilst cultivating coordination, balance, strength and flexibility. 

Combinations of movements are taught that involve jumping and leaping increase heart rate, which can improve endurance, stamina and overall cardiovascular health.

Mental and emotional benefits include increased focus, concentration, determination, self discipline, and well being. 

Through the process of memorising movements in sequences, concentration, memory and cognitive ability are developed, increasing the ability to learn faster, all vital skills that can be used in and out of the dance studio.  

Tap Dance

Tap dance is a fun energetic way of learning about rhythms whilst exercising and strengthening children’s legs, feet and ankles. 

A 15 minute taster class is taught in combination with both our baby ballet and Primary ballet classes.

We also have graded classes in Tap for those who have a little more experience.  

Arobatic Arts

All our gymnastic teachers are registed and qualified Acrobatic Arts qualified instructors. 

 Acrobatic Arts program is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions of AcroDance:

Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling.

Developed with input from professionals and experts in ballet, modern dance, jazz, contortion, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, sport acrobatics, yoga, acro yoga, pilates, physiotherapy, hand balancing and more, you will not find a more comprehensive program.

Simple thoughtful progressions take the beginner preschool level dancer from log rolls and summersaults to the advanced dancer tumbling effortlessly across the stage!

 

Paying your fees

Fees are payable at the point of booking in full in advance for the course you wish to take to reserve your space.

Fees are not transferable or refundable once booked.

Please refer to our terms & conditions for more information.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions in place we are unable to offer trial’s.  

Exams

We hold exams at least once a year in Ballet, Tap and Acrobatics.

We have a 100% pass rate, with an average of 70% of students receiving a Merit or Distinction.

When can parents watch

Parents are welcome to stay with their children for the first couple of weeks whilst they settle into their classes. 

We encourage parents to leave their children as soon as everyone feels comfortable to do this.  Parents are then invited to ‘watching week’ at the end of each term.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions have been put in place regarding parents accompanying their children into the building. 

Children aged 5 and below may have one parent accompany them. 

Watching week has been suspended until further notice.

What to wear

There is no need to purchase the uniform during your child’s initial 3 week’s at the school 

We ask you to purchase the uniform at the end of your trial period through our school shop.

You can find out more details of what is required in each class here

Performance Opportunities

We offer our children plenty of opportunities to perform in recitals, competitions, festivals and put on a show in a professional theatre once every 2 – 3 years.

Vocational training, audition preparation, pre-pointe work assessments and private lessons make up a large part of what we offer.  

We have had many students progress on to further their training at vocational schools such as The Royal Ballet Associates, Elmhurst Ballet School, Legat School of Dance, London Contemporary School of Dance, Laban Conservatoire for Dance, Rambert School of Ballet and Dance, Central School of Ballet, School of Ballet Theatre UK, BBO Dance Scholars, London Children’s Ballet,  To book a private class please call us.

 

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Adult School 

Our adult school is unique.  We have BBO Dance graded classes for adults, from a complete beginners course through to Advanced Level Ballet. 

We are one of a very few schools in the country that specialise in training Adults, and offer graded ballet examinations for adults at every level. 

We welcome adults of all ages and abilities from complete beginners to advanced dancers, in ballet, tap and contemporary dance. 

Our adults often join in the beginners class and end up staying for years, progressing through the levels and taking exams at each stage.  

We have several adults who have followed this route and are now on pointe! 

Adult students often report that the benefits of taking a dance class include; better posture, coordination, stamina, strength, flexibility and improved general sense of well being.

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FAQs

Beginners Level Ballet

Our beginners class is designed as a gentle introduction to the basics of ballet. 

Suitable for any age or ability, you will learn the essential elements that make up a ballet class in a welcoming, supportive and fun environment.

The benefits of ballet class are endless including better posture, coordination, stamina, flexibility and general well being. 

It’s also a really fun, social way of exercising

 

 

Graded classes

We have graded classes in BBO Dance Syllabus for adults, from Grade 1 through to Grade 8 and Advanced Level.

We use this syllabus as a framework to teach ballet technique to the highest level. 

Classes combine a mixture of free-work, syllabus, technique and body conditioning.

 

Ballet

The benefits of taking a ballet class are far reaching, especially for adults. 

It is an intensive form of exercise working every part of the body from the abs to the shoulders, arms, legs, ankles and feet.

It helps develop long, lean and strong muscles whilst cultivating coordination, balance, strength and flexibility. 

Combinations of movements are taught that involve jumping and leaping increase heart rate, which can improve endurance, stamina and overall cardiovascular health.

Further benefits include increased focus, concentration, determination, self discipline, and mental well being. 

Through the process of memorising movements in sequences, concentration, memory and cognitive ability are developed, increasing the ability to learn faster, all vital skills that can be used in and out of the dance studio.  

We believe there are no boundaries for adult dancers, and encourage students to progress through the levels in their own time when they are ready. 

We have many students who joined as beginners and are now taking exams at vocational level en pointe.

 

Tap Dance

Tap dance is a fun energetic way of exercising whilst learning about rhythms, strengthening legs, feet and ankles and improving cardiovascular fitness.

Our adult tap classes are offered at two levels, beginners and improvers and are a great, social way of exercising that always raise a sweat! 

 

Male Dancers

Male dancers of any age and ability are welcomed at any of our classes. 

We have had many men join us over the years progressing through the grades, taking exams and achieving remarkable goals.    

 

Paying your fees

Fees are payable at the point of booking in full in advance for the course you wish to take to reserve your space. 

We do offer drop in classes in all our classes except beginners adult ballet. 

You can find out more details about how to drop in to a class here.  

Fees are not transferable or refundable once booked. 

Please refer to our terms & conditions for more information.

 

Exams

The majority of our adult students do take exams each year, with exceptional results. 

We have a 100% pass rate, with 70% of students receiving Merit or Distinction. 

It is not compulsory for Adults to take an exam to progress to the next level, however we must feel they are ready for the next step before they can move up.

 

What to wear

Advice on what to wear for the class you wish to take can be found on the class details or by clicking here

For exams we require adults to purchase the Brighton Ballet School adult uniform through our School Shop (which has been agreed by BBO Dance for our school specifically for the purposes of our adults).

 

 

 

Still thinking about joining?

You are worth it!

It’s time to invest in you! Replenish and refresh your batteries and discover a new you.  A better, fitter happier version of yourself, that is more successful and productive in your life as a result.  

Do things differently

Fed up of following the same old boring exercise routines?  Why not try something new? Our dance classes are exciting, challenging, interactive, social experiences that will be unique to you.  

Set yourself a goal

You can get the ballerina body you’ve always wanted!  We will help you set out your fitness goals and be there to keep you on track, with fun supportive classes and tons of encouragement every step of the way.  

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