Ballet school opens its doors for annual Open Day

Elmhurst Ballet School in Birmingham will open its doors to welcome aspiring dancers to its annual Open Day next Thursday (6 November)

The Open Day will feature guided tours of Elmhurst’s state-of-the-art facilities, opportunities to meet the school’s expert teachers and artistic team, and a presentation in the school theatre led by members of the Senior Leadership Team and student leaders.

Classroom doors will remain open throughout the day, allowing visitors to observe both academic and dance lessons in action and speak with staff. The event is designed to highlight what makes Elmhurst unique while providing a real sense of a typical school day.

Jessica Ward, principal of Elmhurst Ballet School said: “Our annual open day is one of the highlights of the school year.

“It offers a wonderful opportunity for visitors to experience life at Elmhurst firsthand and to feel the atmosphere of our school.

Elmhurst is not only a leading ballet school but also an outstanding academic environment, where our young dancers study subjects ranging from Mathematics and Art to one of three modern foreign languages.

“I warmly encourage anyone interested in joining Elmhurst to come along, explore our facilities, meet our welcoming staff and students, and discover what it’s like to live, dance, and learn within the vibrant Elmhurst community.”

Founded in Camberley, Surrey in 1923, Elmhurst was one of the UK’s first vocational dance schools.

In 2004, the school relocated to a purpose-built facility in Edgbaston, Birmingham, establishing a close association with Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Elmhurst trains and educates students aged 11 to 19.

Admission is by audition, with students joining from Year 7 and graduating after Year 14.

In a typical year, around 80 per cent of students receive financial support to train at Elmhurst.

Approximately 20 per cent of students come from the Midlands, 65 per cent from across the UK, and 15 per cent from overseas.

Attendance to the open day is free, but places must be booked in advance HERE.

To find out more about Elmhurst Ballet School, visit the school website or follow the school’s social media channels.

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