Saddleworth Ballet School is an accredited school of bbodance [the new name for the British Ballet Organisation], meaning that we offer nationally recognised qualifications in a range of genres, that are Ofqual regulated. Bbodance has a rich heritage, having been established in 1930 by Edouard Espinosa and Eve Kelland, who are recognised worldwide, as two of the most important influences in both the development of dance and the training of dancers. For more information on this organisation, please visit www.bbo.dance. Most significantly, all children at Saddleworth Ballet School acquire the necessary technical, physical, artistic and performance skills, from beginner to professional level. Teaching and learning is also underpinned by the highest quality of both group and individual feedback in order to provide a robust measurement of progression and achievement for each child.
Why take dance exams?
• Exams are open to all;
• Exams enable students to optimise opportunities to realise their potential;
• Exams help students develop self-confidence;
• Exams help students develop artistry and musicality;
• Exams are excellent audition practice;
• Exams are excellent preparation for a professional dance career;
• Exam certification acknowledges achievement, which is important for those who wish to pursue a career in dance;
• For Level 3, Exams carry UCAS points;
• Exams help students’ CVs look great! They show potential employers that students are creative, goal-oriented, willing to learn, and committed to achieving difficult tasks;
• Exams reward achievement;
• Exams can motivate further learning;
• Exams are something to celebrate!
Classes
Summer Term Timetable – Tuesdays
17:00 – 17:45
Juniors – Ballet £7.00
Principal
18:00 – 18:30
Intermediate – Pointe Work £6.00
Open to all students in the school who are en-pointe & for those wishing to develop the requisite foot and ankle strength in preperation for this skill set
Principal
18:45 – 19:20
Intermediate – Ballet £7.00
Principal
19:30 – 20:30
Adult – Ballet £8.00
Principal
Summer Term Timetable – Saturdays
10:00 – 10:15
Introduction To Dance – Ballet £3.50
Principal
10:20 – 10:35
Introduction To Dance – Tap £3.50
Principal
10:45 – 11:10
Pre-Primary – Ballet £4.00
Principal
11:15 – 11:40
Pre-Primary – Tap £4.00
Principal
11:50 – 12:35
Juniors – Ballet £7.00
Principal
12:40 – 13:25
Juniors – Tap / Jazz £7.00
will alternate each week
Principal + guest
13:40 – 14:40
Intermediate – Ballet £8.00
Principal
14:45 – 15:30
Intermediate – Tap / Jazz £7.00
will alternate each week
Principal + guest
School Holiday Dates – 2021 to 2022
| Holiday | First Saturday | Last Saturday [inclusive] |
| Autumn Half Term 2021 (SBS is closed on Saturday 30th October 2021) | Saturday 4th September 2021 | Saturday 23rd October 2021 |
| Christmas and New Year (SBS is closed on Saturday 25th December 2021 and Saturday 1st January 2022) | Saturday 6th November 2021 | Saturday 18th December 2021 |
| Spring Half Term (SBS is closed on Saturday 26th February 2022) | Saturday 8th January 2022 | Saturday 19th February 2022 |
| Easter (SBS is closed on Saturday 16th and Saturday 23rd April 2022) | Saturday 5th March 2022 | Saturday 9th April 2022 |
| Summer Half Term (SBS is closed on Saturday 4th and 11th June 2022) | Saturday 30th April 2022 | Saturday 28th May 2022 |
| Summer 2022 | Saturday 18th June 2022 | Saturday 23rd July 2022 |