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."

History

One of the earliest vocational dance schools in the United Kingdom, Elmhurst was established in the 1920s in Camberley, Surrey. The school moved to purpose-built premises in Edgbaston, Birmingham in 2004. The facilities occupy an area of 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. 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.
Robert Parker, a former Birmingham Royal Ballet principal dancer, has been Artistic Director since 2012.

Staff

Mary Goodhew is a former Artistic Director.

Notable alumni