bbo - british ballet organisation

  • Regional Events

    Many courses are to be arranged for later this year… please watch this space!

    BBO classes in the South

    Headquarters Community Dance Classes — held on Tuesdays,Wednesday and Saturdays. Classes available for all ages and abilities in Ballet, Tap or Modern Jazz Dance. Qualified and experienced staff — private tuition available. All classes held at our studios in Barnes. At present, classes include:

    • Baby Ballet Starter classes for young children up to approx. 5 years. The emphasis in this class is to have fun with movement and imagination
    • Junior Dance Classes for children providing an opportunity to experience dance and style/technique
    • Graded Ballet These classes are a development of the junior level of study, for those with some dance experience to begin to develop technique and musicality
    • Intermediate/ Advanced Ballet A class for students who wish to develop their ballet skills and gain a fuller understanding of technique through the introduction of more complex and sophisticated study. Classes move at a faster pace and can be technically demanding
    • Adult Beginner Ballet This class is a great opportunity to experience ballet for fitness and fun
    • Opportunities to take BBO dance examinations offered for all

    For further information please call 0208 748 1241 or email: info@bbo.org.uk.

    Student Events

    The Regional events for students are co-ordinated by our Regional Representative and we are hoping to appoint a Regional Development Officer to help increase the provision of events throughout the UK.

    In recent months, activities have included
    • Mini Days for Mini Dancers
    • Workshop by Independent Ballet Wales
    • Musical Theatre Workshops
    • Careers Days for Dancers
    Please click here ( map ) to see events in your area

    Teachers Events

    As part of the BBO's policy of promoting continuing professional development, teachers are invited to attend Student courses to observe students in classes and workshops taught by a distinguished faculty. We also offer both a National and Regional programme of provision managed by BBO Headquarters. Our courses provide excellent professional development opportunities for dance teachers. Examples include:

    • Safe Dance Practice seminars and workshops including Certificate in Safe and Effective Dance Practice (Trinity College London)
    • Appointed Persons First Aid Certificate for Dance Teachers — a one day course specialising in Sports & Exercise
    • Classical Ballet seminars — Teaching Male Students... Pirouettes... Allegro...
    • Theatre Dance workshops — 'Fosse', 'West Side Story', 'Cats', Lindy Hop, Urban Dance...

    Please click on our map to find events for dance teachers in your area. If you would like to register for further information on future courses, please contact tq@bbo.org.uk or call 0208 748 1386.