"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)
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NEWSFLASHES!
CHANTRY STUDENTS PERFORM THEIR SUMMER SHOWCASE
Chantry's Associate and Diploma took to the stage in June this year and presented a hugely succesful showcase of their work. The students all worked very hard for the event and they showed a great level of professionalism, resulting in a superb show. We are incredibly proud of all of our students and would like to thank the large number of you who came out to support them.
If you weren't fortunate enough to get tickets to the event take a look at our video montage below...
CHANTRY STUDENTS JOIN WEST END CAST OF DAVID WALLIAMS'
'GANGSTA GRANNY'
Lauren Coyle and Eloise Nicholson, who are both 3 Year Diploma students at Chantry School, have joined the West End cast of Birmingham Stage Company's Award-Winning show 'Gangsta Granny' written by David Walliams. 'Gangsta Granny' plays at the Garrick Theatre with Lauren and Eloise both in a featured dancer role. The photographs show Eloise at the Garrick, and Eloise and Lauren at BBC Radio Lincolnshire during an interview about their successes!
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YOUNG BALLET DANCER OF THE YEAR 2017 & ALL ENGLAND DOUBLE WIN
Chantry School private student Jessica Templeton has won Young Ballet Dancer of The Year AND the Jean Frecker Contemporary Award at the All England Dance with routines created and coached by Chantry School's Director,
Rae Piper. Jessica also won 1st place in both her Classical Ballet and Contemporary sections at the All England Dance National Finals with the same routines - this young lady is a star in the making.
Jessica with judges Adam Cooper and Brenda Last.
Chantry School private student Jessica Templeton has won Young Ballet Dancer of The Year AND the Jean Frecker Contemporary Award at the All England Dance with routines created and coached by Chantry School's Director,
Rae Piper. Jessica also won 1st place in both her Classical Ballet and Contemporary sections at the All England Dance National Finals with the same routines - this young lady is a star in the making.
Jessica with judges Adam Cooper and Brenda Last.
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YAGP - YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX
Former Chantry School Full Associate, Scarlett Harvey, has become a YAGP NEW YORK 2017 finalist, with a high score of 97 and average score of 93 in her contemporary solo which was created and coached by Chantry.
Scarlett has also been offered scholarships by the BOLSHOI and AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE!
Former Chantry School Full Associate, Scarlett Harvey, has become a YAGP NEW YORK 2017 finalist, with a high score of 97 and average score of 93 in her contemporary solo which was created and coached by Chantry.
Scarlett has also been offered scholarships by the BOLSHOI and AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE!
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.