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Examinations update — December 2020

Following the Government's announcement yesterday regarding Tiers in England, bbodance will be offering all Examinations (Regulated and Non-Regulated) in both Live and Digital settings from 2 December 2020. Any previously booked Examination sessions will go ahead as planned; however, please…
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Adults Unlocked - online multi genre classes

Adults Unlocked - Week Pass or 4 Individual Classes REGISTER NOW 4 Classes in Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre and Pilates for Adults Tuesday 10.00am - 11.15am - General Ballet Class with Louise Gould Tuesday 12.00pm - 1.00pm - Pilates with Katy Chambers Thursday 10.00am…
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Examinations update

bbodance is committed to the delivery of quality Examinations and supporting its members and the dance community at this time. The decision to cease Examinations in England between Thursday 5 November and Wednesday 2 December due to the second Lockdown…
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English National Ballet School partners with bbodance!

Starting this October, English National Ballet School has partnered with us to deliver its new Professional Trainee Programme, the ENBS Juniors Programme, and a brand-new series of Ballet Classes for Semi-Professional Dancers. All classes will take place in our studios at bbodance headquarters,…
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After 50 years of studio teaching, Brenda Last OBE will deliver her first online masterclass!

After more than 50 years of teaching in studios around the world, Brenda Last OBE, a former Principal of Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet in London (now Birmingham Royal Ballet), will deliver her first-ever online masterclass this October.Miss Last created this masterclass because, in her words, "I…
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Dame Darcey Bussell is teaching at Half Term!

Amazing news everyone: Dame Darcey Bussell will be teaching a fun & energetic DDMIX dance fitness class during our Online Half Term Week! Everyone is welcome — any age, genre & experience level. Choreographed by Dame Darcey Bussell and Nathan Clarke (often, in our studios…
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Question from prospective students: PGCE

Many prospective students ask us, “How do I gain a dance teaching qualification that will be recognised across a range of sectors and levels?”The Head of our Dance Teaching Qualifications programme, Sam Le Bihan, explains:“Since 2011 there have been two…
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Brenda Last to deliver her first online Masterclass!

Our Patron and longtime supporter, Brenda Last OBE, is a name that, for many of us, needs no introduction. A former Principal of Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet in London (now Birmingham Royal Ballet), Miss Last has inspired countless students and instilled in them a…
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At 90 years old, we're going fully online this term!

News of our online projects has reached OneDanceUK and Broadway World 😄"90-year-old bbodance is fully online this term! To support its students and teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the international awarding body, bbodance is going completely online for the first time in its 90-year history.During the…
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Teaching Qualifications courses enhanced for September

To ensure that our aspiring dance teachers are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach dance wherever they choose, whether in the studio or online, we have recently shifted our entire programme online for September–December 2020.In addition, our…
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