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Boarding schools good for dance, but not specialist schools

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dancemonkey12 · 04/08/2020 15:43

Looking for boarding schools with great dance options for DD for 11+ or 13+ entry. She's an academically able, enthusiastic recreational dancer and also into musical theatre/drama etc. Currently does 3 or 4 hours of dance classes every week (ballet, tap, jazz) and wants to be able to continue at a similar level.

Any recommendations for options? Location not too important as we can relocate.

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PaulinePetrovaPosey · 04/08/2020 15:48

Bryanston is good for performing arts, but I'm not sure about dance specifically.

bookgirl1982 · 04/08/2020 15:50

Bedes
Kings Canterbury

OhCrumbsWhereNow · 04/08/2020 15:51

Have a look at Bedes - they have the Legat Dance Academy onsite, so a 'normal' boarding school plus specialist dance.

We have it on the list as a possible for our DD - bright but highly dyslexic, very focused on performing arts/music. Knew lots of kids there when I used to live relatively nearby and there was nothing not to like.

www.bedes.org/senior/legat

CherryPavlova · 04/08/2020 15:51

Wellington has a growing dance department and offers dance scholarships.

Zodlebud · 04/08/2020 16:10

Queenswood - offers dance scholarships from 14+ and GCSE and A-level dance. Wide range of dance styles available in terms of lessons and clubs.

Zodlebud · 04/08/2020 16:10

Their drama department is also amazing!!

LIZS · 05/08/2020 15:07

Brighton or Hurst

modge · 05/08/2020 15:09

Brighton College offer Dance scholarships.

SunshineAndButtercups · 05/08/2020 20:00

Bedes

123456abcd · 05/08/2020 20:04

Wellington College

NeedingCoffee · 05/08/2020 20:26

St Edwards Oxford (Teddies) is known in our area for its fantastic dance and drama

NeedingCoffee · 05/08/2020 20:27

www.stedwardsoxford.org/beyond-the-classroom/dance/

reticule · 06/08/2020 13:48

Yes, another vote for St Edward's Oxford

Beachcomber74 · 06/08/2020 20:37

Watch the dance clips from St Edward’s Oxford on their website they are really amazing. They were awarded 2nd best Drama/Dance dept in the Week Education awards, I think first place was the Performing Arts school Hurst House.
I saw Billy Elliot and Les Mis at Dauntseys School which also has exceptional dance.
Headington also has good dance on offer.

pupstersdream · 08/08/2020 20:17

Definitely look at Bedes

manicinsomniac · 09/08/2020 02:05

St Edwards Oxford is fabulous for dance. Their head of dance is lovely and there is a huge range of classes and styles available. They have a dance scholarship available at 13+

Lara53 · 09/08/2020 02:36

Frensham Heights

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