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Company's Address:
32 Denholm Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6PN, United Kingdom
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jane@theatredance.co.uk
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Sutton Stage School / Boldmere Ballet School

Boldmere Ballet School and Sutton Stage School - Classical Ballet and Stage Dance in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

About Sutton Stage School / Boldmere Ballet School

Boldmere Ballet School and Sutton Stage School offer classical ballet and stage dance for children and adults in Sutton Coldfield. Established in 1989 and 1976 respectively, the schools provide training in ballet, tap, contemporary modern jazz, theatre craft, and gymnastic dance with excellent examination results.

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Boldmere Ballet School and Sutton Stage School operate as two connected schools in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. Boldmere Ballet School was established in 1989, while Sutton Stage School was established in 1976. Jane Cooke serves as Principal and has trained students for over 35 years. She is a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance, IDTA, and ABD, and holds Silver Swan Teacher licensing. Philippa Cooke serves as Vice Principal and is registered with the IDTA and Royal Academy of Dance.

Boldmere Ballet School focuses on classical ballet training using the Royal Academy syllabus for all grades, with examinations being compulsory. Younger children also take IDTA award examinations. Classes run from pre-school (ages 2-4) through Grade 8 and vocational levels including Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate. Gymnastic and acrobatic dance is offered on Fridays. Sutton Stage School offers tap, contemporary modern jazz, theatre craft, ballet, and gymnastic and acrobatic dance, with classes for ages 4 and above.

Both schools provide adult classes in classical ballet, tap, ballet barre conditioning, contemporary, and jazz on a pay-as-you-go basis. Students participate in examinations, shows, local venue performances, and festivals. The schools also offer wedding dance choreography services.

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What is Sutton Stage School / Boldmere Ballet School?
Boldmere Ballet School and Sutton Stage School are dance schools offering classical ballet and stage dance for children and adults. Sutton Stage School was established in 1976 and Boldmere Ballet School in 1989. The schools provide opportunities to explore dance, express through music and movement, improve fitness, flexibility, coordination, and posture, and perform in shows and productions. Students progress through a continuous flow of examinations while maintaining a friendly and happy environment with high standards and excellent examination results.
Both schools are located in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. Sutton Stage School operates at Bishop Walsh Catholic School on Wylde Green Road on Saturdays from 9:00 am. Boldmere Ballet School operates at Britwell Hall, Wylde Green United Reformed Church on Britwell Road on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Some classes are also held at Highbridge Hall.
The schools offer classical ballet, tap, contemporary modern jazz, theatre craft, gymnastic and acrobatic dance, adult dance classes including ballet barre conditioning, contemporary, jazz, and adult tap. They also offer a wedding dance service called Confetti Choreography. Services include examinations, shows, productions, local venue performances, and festival and competition work.
Children and adults of all abilities and ages can join the schools. Children’s classes offer the first lesson free of charge. Adult classes are pay as you go and welcome complete beginners, experienced dancers wanting to refresh their skills, or anyone wanting to get fit and improve posture.
The schools cater for pre-school children from age 2 through to adults. Boldmere Ballet School offers classes from Pre-school Ballet and Dance for ages 2-4 years through all Royal Academy of Dance grades up to Grade 8, Intermediate Foundation, and Intermediate levels. Sutton Stage School offers classes for ages 4-7, 8-11, and 12 and above. Adult classes are available for all abilities and ages.
Students can progress to vocational level at Boldmere Ballet School. Some students have gone on to pursue careers both on the professional stage and in teaching. Students can participate in a competitive festival team of around 20-25 pupils that wins many medals and trophies, competing in solos, duets, trios, and troupes at four festivals each year.
Boldmere Ballet School teaches the Royal Academy of Dance ballet syllabus for all grades with compulsory examinations. Younger children also take IDTA award examinations to build confidence and examination experience. Sutton Stage School trains students for IDTA examinations on a continuous and regular basis. The schools are taught by fully registered teachers of the Royal Academy of Dance, IDTA, and ABD, with all staff trained by Principal Jane Cooke.
Students take part in shows and productions and perform at local venues. The schools offer festival and competition work, with a festival team competing in four festivals each year. Participants are expected to do at least three festivals and are selected based on ability and attitude. The festival team includes solos, duets, trios, and troupes and has won many medals and trophies.
Contact the schools by email at jane@theatredance.co.uk or through the contact form on the website for name, email, phone, and message. Contact them for full details about Sutton Stage School classes for ages 12 and above, for place availability and current lesson fees for adult classes, or to enquire about Confetti Choreography wedding dance services.
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