Elmhurst Ballet School

Elmhurst Ballet School is an independent school for professional classical ballet in the United Kingdom. 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. Elmhurst provides a full academic day in conjunction with a full vocational course in ballet and dance training."[1]:p.8

Elmhurst Ballet School
Address
249 Bristol Road
Edgbaston

Birmingham
,
West Midlands
,
B5 7UH

United Kingdom
Information
TypeIndependent school
FounderHelen Ida Mortimer
Local authorityBirmingham
SpecialistClassical Ballet
Department for Education URN134908 Tables
PresidentDavid Eastwood
PatronThe Duchess of Cornwall
PrincipalJessica Wheeler
Artistic DirectorRobert Parker
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 19
Enrolment189
Websitehttp://www.elmhurstdance.co.uk

History

One of the earliest vocational dance schools in the United Kingdom, Elmhurst was established in 1923 in Camberley, Surrey, by Mrs Helen Ida Mortimer in the grounds of the Prep School run by Miss Violet Crisp.[2] The school moved to purpose-built premises in Edgbaston, Birmingham in 2004.[3]:p.1 The facilities occupy an area of 5 acres (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.[4]: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

Robert Parker, a former Birmingham Royal Ballet principal dancer, has been Artistic Director since 2012.[5][6]

Staff

Mary Goodhew is a former Artistic Director.

Notable alumni

References
  1. School inspection report, June 2011 Archived 24 January 2012 at the Wayback Machine at Ofsted
  2. https://www.saintsilas.org.uk/section/173 Chapel of The Holy Child, Elmhurst
  3. School inspection report, 2008 Independent Schools Council
  4. An Introduction to Elmhurst at official website
  5. "Elmhurst Announces Appointment of New Artistic Director". 19 September 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  6. Ismene Brown Nuclear star dancer Robert Parker leaps to head ballet school at The Arts Desk, 19 September 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  7. "Senior Management". Elmhurst School for Dance. Retrieved 6 May 2018.

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