bbo - british ballet organisation

  • Regional Events

    Many courses are to be arranged for later this year… including Sunday 19th September 2010, Musicality in the Ballet Class, with Deborah Clark and Peter Jones. Two sessions will be held to cover Grades 1-4 in the morning and Grades 5 and above in the afternoon. This will be held at Bishop Grosseteste University College Students Union and if you wish to book your place, please contact Penny Cooke, our East Anglia Representative watdance@toucansurf.com.

    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...

    The British Ballet Organization believes that continuous professional development for all its teachers is essential in sustaining and improving the standard of teaching. Teachers are actively encouraged to extend and improve their skills as part of a life-long learning process and to comply with Quality Assurance procedures. It is essential that teachers remain conversant with current dance practice including syllabus development, health and safety issues, child development and legislative changes.

    For further information, please see our 2009/2010 Professional Development programme — open to all dance teachers.

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    2009/2010 Professional Development programme