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WELCOME TO CHANTRY SCHOOL
"People have asked me why I chose to be a dancer. I did not choose.
I was chosen to be a dancer, and with that, you live all your life."
Martha Graham
Chantry School is proud to be the official school of UK contemporary ballet company
CHANTRY DANCE
"What you do for all your students is allow them
to be themselves, you give them the platform
to take risks and not feel judged...and
because of that your students flourish"
(Associate student's parent)
CHANTRY SCHOOL NEWS
CHANTRY DIPLOMA GRADUATES JOIN CHANTRY DANCE!
We are delighted to have a number of our graduate diploma students joining us at Chantry Dance for this year's tour of 'Beauty and the Beast' (playing under 'the Guardian of the Forest' at some venues).
It's wonderful to have these lovely students back with us as part of the professional company... see if you can spot some familiar faces in the photos. In particular we would like to congratulate Callie Coyle who is performing the title role!
Chantry Dance’s imaginative new show is inspired by the original folktale of La Belle et la Bête (Beauty and the Beast), re-imagined for a 21stcentury family audience.
Long ago, the vain Lord Bieth wanted to cut down the forest to expand his city. However, the Green Lady put a stop to his plan and, in a fitting punishment, turned him into a beast who is compelled to guard the forest against destruction by greedy city folk. Years later, through the gift of a magical rose, Lord Bieth’s path crosses with the young maiden Áille. She is completely unlike the other self-absorbed city folk and her beautiful heart may just change the Beast’s life forever.
This engaging new show highlights the importance of preserving natural habitats and asks what is genuine beauty? We learn alongside the Beast that looks count for less than the beauty in your heart, and are encouraged not to base our judgements of someone’s worth on their outward appearance.
The show features contemporary dance, ballet and circus performed by an international cast including West End dancers and choreographers RAE PIPER & PAUL CHANTRY, and SHANNON PARKER of San Francisco Ballet, Northern Ballet Theatre and Britain's Got Talent.
'Beauty and the Beast' will be on tour around the UK from September 2022 - click on the button below for more details!
It's wonderful to have these lovely students back with us as part of the professional company... see if you can spot some familiar faces in the photos. In particular we would like to congratulate Callie Coyle who is performing the title role!
Chantry Dance’s imaginative new show is inspired by the original folktale of La Belle et la Bête (Beauty and the Beast), re-imagined for a 21stcentury family audience.
Long ago, the vain Lord Bieth wanted to cut down the forest to expand his city. However, the Green Lady put a stop to his plan and, in a fitting punishment, turned him into a beast who is compelled to guard the forest against destruction by greedy city folk. Years later, through the gift of a magical rose, Lord Bieth’s path crosses with the young maiden Áille. She is completely unlike the other self-absorbed city folk and her beautiful heart may just change the Beast’s life forever.
This engaging new show highlights the importance of preserving natural habitats and asks what is genuine beauty? We learn alongside the Beast that looks count for less than the beauty in your heart, and are encouraged not to base our judgements of someone’s worth on their outward appearance.
The show features contemporary dance, ballet and circus performed by an international cast including West End dancers and choreographers RAE PIPER & PAUL CHANTRY, and SHANNON PARKER of San Francisco Ballet, Northern Ballet Theatre and Britain's Got Talent.
'Beauty and the Beast' will be on tour around the UK from September 2022 - click on the button below for more details!
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Chantry Origins Youth Performance Company, against all odds and the huge challenges of the 2020-2021 academic year, have danced in an amazing variety of digital and live performances.
We hope you enjoy this video showcasing their work - what a brilliant young company.
Congratulations to all the Origins dancers - this is testament to your dedication and hard work and we are very proud of you all!
For any enquiries regarding Associate Programme applications/auditions, please email us at education@chantrydancecompany.org
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Visit our vimeo channel for more Chantry School videos: CLICK HERE
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Chantry School has been awarded Recognised School status by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre, and has been awarded the Council’s certificate of good professional practice. Schools awarded CDMT’s Recognised School Award demonstrate that their pre-vocational courses adhere to the standards demanded by the industry; standards designed to protect and safeguard students in their dance training.
Chantry School's 3 Year Diploma Course in Contemporary & Balletic Arts is accredited by the BDQT (Board of Dance Qualifications and Training). This accreditation demonstrates that Chantry School's 3 year course adheres to the the standards demanded by the industry in all aspects of teaching, safeguarding and administration. Please note, this course has now been retired to make way for alternative training options.
Chantry School is an Official AcroPAD centre. |
