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"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 of Contemporary & Balletic Arts is proud to be the official vocational school of the UK contemporary ballet company CHANTRY DANCE COMPANY
"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" (Chantry student's parent)
CHANTRY SCHOOL NEWS
SUMMER INTENSIVES 2020
An Intensive day to develop your classical ballet technique and artistry. Classes include classical ballet technique and repertoire (pointe work/demi-pointe work) |
This Intensive focuses on allowing you to explore various aspects of contemporary dance and develop your artistic expression. Classes include contemporary dance technique, repertoire and choreography. |
A fantastically exciting Intensive in which students can develop their performance, technique and theatrical skills. Classes include jazz dance technique, jazz and commercial dance choreography. |
Bookings are now being taken for the ever popular, 2020 Chantry School Summer Intensives!
Summer Intensives are aimed at pre-vocational and vocational level students who are keen to further their technique and artistry and develop as dance artists.
All Intensives are taught by leading industry tutors, who include Chantry Dance Company's Creative team and Company Artists, as well as teachers from the Chantry School faculty. Chantry Summer Intensives provide a fabulous opportunity for students to push their boundaries and take their dancing to new levels.
Summer Intensives are aimed at pre-vocational and vocational level students who are keen to further their technique and artistry and develop as dance artists.
All Intensives are taught by leading industry tutors, who include Chantry Dance Company's Creative team and Company Artists, as well as teachers from the Chantry School faculty. Chantry Summer Intensives provide a fabulous opportunity for students to push their boundaries and take their dancing to new levels.
OUR WONDERFUL 3 YEAR DIPLOMA STUDENTS DOING US PROUD!
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Congratulations to Diploma graduate student Lucy Morris who has been offered her first professional contract with Little Wolf Productions in this year's production of 'Peter Pan' at Derby Arena.
We are thrilled for Lucy who has also just appeared in Chantry Dance Company's 'ALICE - Wonderland Through the Looking Glass' as supporting ensemble and understudied the role of the Cheshire Cat. |
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We are delighted that two of our 3 year diploma students, Lauren Coyle and James Kelly, joined us on stage during our recent CDC tour performing as Tweedledum and Tweedledee in our 2019 production of Alice - Wonderland Through the Looking Glass. Lauren and James did a fantastic job and we are incredibly proud of them both. |
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Several of our other 3-year Diploma students successfully auditioned to join CDC on stage and Performed alongside the professional cast as part of the supporting ensemble. Here they are rehearsing the 'Flower garden' scene... |
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Take a look at our trailer and see if you can spot our wonderful students! |
CHANTRY SCHOOL'S 2019 SUMMER SHOWCASE
Chantry School’s full-time vocational Diploma students delivered a stunning performance in their annual Summer Showcase, and received wonderful feedback from audiences. The programme included new contemporary and contemporary ballet works created especially for the Chantry students by UK and international choreographers Jenny Logan, Alexandra Harris, Shannon Parker, Rae Piper and Paul Chantry, as well as traditional Classical Ballet repertoire, Jazz and Musical Theatre dance pieces.
The show also included a special curtain raiser performance by Chantry's Associate students.
We are incredibly proud of all of our young dancers, who will undoubtably become our next generation of professional performers. They all worked immensely hard preparing for the show and showed huge levels of commitment and professionalism.
If you missed our wonderful Summer Showcase, take a look at our photos below!
If you missed our wonderful Summer Showcase, take a look at our photos below!
Not forgetting our Associate students, who performed a curtain raiser for the show...
And finally, one of our favourite dances from the show...
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CHANTRY SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
For any enquiries regarding Associate Programme or Diploma Course applications/auditions, please email us at education@chantrydancecompany.org
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Chantry School of Contemporary & Balletic Arts 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.
Chantry School is an Official AcroPAD centre. |