Name: 20: A Lower School Performance
Start: 2024-07-07T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-07-07T15:15:00+01:00
Location: Elmhurst Ballet School

Elmhurst Ballet School celebrates 20 years in Birmingham
About this Event

20, our exciting programme of summer shows in 2024, marks the 20th anniversary of the relocation of Elmhurst Ballet School from Camberley, Surrey to Birmingham. As such, the pieces performed will celebrate this exciting milestone in the history of the school. The performances promise to spotlight the talents of Elmhurst Ballet School students from the Lower School, with an appearance from our year 6 Elmhurst Young Dancers.

In a range of choreography and styles of dance, 20 has allowed each year group of students to work with both Elmhurst tutors and external artists. The privilege of working with external artists means that the students have all experienced the creative process first hand. Ballet, Contemporary, African and Caribbean and Jazz will be on display during 20, highlighting the versatility of Elmhurst students. Ballet highlights include a work by former Elmhurst student Rosie Price for the year 7 and 8 students, which pays tribute to Birmingham's long history of Irish immigration. Former Birmingham Royal Ballet and Rambert Dance Company dancer Mikaela Polley has created pieces for the year 9 and 11 students based on themes surrounding transition, relocation and the celebration of new beginnings.

African Caribbean and Flamenco dance also shape the run of shows in Elmhurst Ballet School's Studio Theatre in Edgbaston, in work from Birmingham-based national and international touring ballet company ACE Dance. ACE Dance have worked with the year 10 students to challenge their versatility and deliver movement rooted in African dance but fusing styles drawn from martial arts and an essence of Flamenco and Ballet.

Curtain up at 2pm. Please note: Doors will not open before 1:30pm for access into the main school building.

Please note that parking on-site is limited. There is parking available a short walking distance away from Elmhurst at the MAC.

For guests requiring accessible seating and/or disabled parking, please book your seats using Eventbrite, then email your requirements to [email protected].