About

The Paula Olivier Ballet School is a centre of excellence that offers examinations and assessments in the Royal Academy of Dance training method, which is designed to motivate and encourage students of all ages and levels in an effort to achieve a positive and vocational outcome in Ballet and Dance for the motivated and committed student.

The School offers pre-exam courses and refinement classes for its members, as well as for dancers and gymnast from outside.

Private coaching and choreography for solo items in Classical Ballet, Neo-classical and Character National are available by arrangement.

Additional lessons in strengthening, analysis of body mechanics e.g. for exercising pirouettes, adagio, balance, allegro etc. can be arranged for dancers of all levels.

Advice on and contributions towards attempting choreography and free amalgamations and enhancements for examination are available by arrangement for teachers and students.

Foot strengthening exercises and pointe work strengthening classes available.

Annual and bi-annual studio productions and theatre performances and shows which incorporate Ballet Productions, Solo Dance items, Contemporary Dance ballets, Jazz Dance items catering for dancers of all ages and levels are offered in an attempt to improve style, presentation and confidence when performing in a theatre. This includes contributions by ex-pupils who are professionally internationally trained.