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Chelsea Ballet was formed in September 1967 by Thelma Litster, former soloist with the Ballet Rambert, following the demise of the Masque Ballet Club. The group was affiliated to the Chelsea-Westminster Adult Education Institute and later to the Fulham-Chelsea Adult Education Institute. - [Read more]

The Cholmondeleys and The Featherstonehaughs run a year-round education programme. The education team is made up of a core team of dancers who are extremely experienced in performing and teaching. All the workshop leaders have an extensive knowledge of Lea Anderson’s working methods and approach to movement. - [Read more]

CONTINENTAL CLASSICS was formed in 1995 with the intention of introducing the classical dancers we represent to ballet companies at the theatres and opera houses as well as to international festivals, galas and dance events. - [Read more]

In the entrance foyer stands camera obscura, a column of steel and glass boxes totalling 2.5 metres in height, with each box housing its own camera obscura. Through the work the image of Edinburgh Castle is brought into the space. The boxes can be swivelled to capture the magnificent view of the castle perched upon the rock or the building's interior. The magical quality and simplicity of the camera obscura compares to watching a real time film. - [Read more]

The new season of classes, performances and special events kicks off on Monday 18th September and we have a great line-up of all your old favourites and lots of new classes and teachers to tempt you. By popular demand we are introducing partner dancing and if you don't have a partner don't worry - you can come on your own and we're sure you'll find one in class! So come on all you men out there - you're needed! Take your pick from American Smooth, Boogie Woogie, Ballroom Basics or Tango. - [Read more]

This innovative network has been developed by the National Dance Teachers Association, the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust and the Youth Sport Trust to promote and develop dance practice in specialist arts and sports colleges and their partner schools. - [Read more]

Dance Northwest is the National Dance Agency for the North West region. We are part of a national network of agencies, which exist to support, promote and foster dance activity for all ages, abilities and cultures. Dance Northwest comprises 4 Directors, each from one of the 4 regional agencies (see below),an Administrative Manager and Project Co-ordinators. - [Read more]

Dance Laines was founded by Esther Juon and opened its doors to the public in 1985. Dance Laines is situated in the Brighton North Laine area, close to Brighton Station.The Ballet School specialises in classical ballet classes at all levels and all ages. Esther Juon is an associate member of British Ballet Organization. - [Read more]

Dance Umbrella was founded in 1978 with the aim of reflecting and encouraging the burgeoning interest in contemporary dance in Britain. From modest beginnings as a showcase for emerging choreographers, Dance Umbrella's annual London festival now ranks highly among Europe's leading international dance festivals and the organisation is recognised as one of Britain's most adventurous dance promoters presenting an annual festival as well as regional tours from overseas companies. - [Read more]

We offer Europe's largest selection of dance classes in possibly the most unexpected location - a listed Victorian building that hides six studios, a talent agency and a full holistic bodywork centre. Here, hundreds of dance careers have started and thousands of professional roles have been won. Since opening in 1982, we have become world famous for our classes, master classes and workshops. - [Read more]

Darcey was born in London and attended the Arts Educational School studying all forms of stagecraft. Aged 13, she moved to White Lodge (The Royal Ballet Lower School) to concentrate on ballet and graduated into the Upper School in 1985, staying for two years and appearing in the 1986 and 1987 School performances at Covent Garden. She then joined Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet (now The Birmingham Royal Ballet) for the 1987/88 season. - [Read more]

Diversions, the award winning National Dance Company of Wales tours throughout the UK and abroad performing the work of established international choreographers. Stylish, expressive and appealing programmes of dance are presented within the format of double and triple bills. The driving force is a passion for creating mainstream and adventurous work maintaining a balance of pure dance and dance theatre. - [Read more]

Donna Schoenherr received her initial dance training in Rochester, New York, a comprehensive 12-year programme under an internationally-renowned staff. She continued in New York City with a scholarship at the Melissa Hayden and David Howard Studios. - [Read more]

DV8 Physical Theatre was formed in 1986 by an independent collective of dancers who had become frustrated and disillusioned with the occupation and direction of most dance.The company has produced .... 15 highly acclaimed dance pieces, which have toured internationally, and .... 5 award-winning films relevision. The company is led by Lloyd Newson. - [Read more]

Gary Carpenter studied composition under John Lambert at the Royal College of Music, London. He has lived in Holland and Germany and has written four operas, five musicals and a radio music drama - THE ONE ALONE - with Dame Iris Murdoch as well as animated and live action film scores, several ballets and a large amount of concert music. - [Read more]

Gleich Dances is the organization for the creative, collaborative, and educational work of choreographer, teacher, director, Julia K. Gleich. Gleich Dances works with Norte Maar and longtime collaborator, Jason Andrew, to present new and sometimes unusual dance works, promoting the art of dance through workshops and performance events. - [Read more]

Green Candle makes shows for children, young adults and older people, performing in theatres, arts centres, schools, community centres, day centres, residential homes, and hospitals across London and beyond as well as running workshops and education projects for people of all ages and abilities. - [Read more]

Lafour Theatre Schools is an independently owned, run and managed company. Lafour is not restricted to a corporate formula and believes that an essential part of providing tuition is creating with and responding to the individual talents and needs of the students.This is an ongoing process of creative development as no two groups of students are ever the same. - [Read more]

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The London Children's Ballet (LCB) was founded in 1994 to give talented young dancers age 9-14 (boys 8 – 16) a unique and challenging opportunity to perform as part of a professional ballet production. Because the 7-month audition to performance experience is free, the LCB is an exuberant and very mixed bunch, united by their passion for dance. They make lasting friendships outside their normal orbit and learn for life the reward of persistence and hard work. - [Read more]