September 2026 Yesterday Emily and I (our DWSB ballet teachers) were thrilled to graduate together from the Royal Academy of Dance, validated by the University of Bath! Emily, received both her BA (Hons) in Ballet Education & RAD Licentiate. Sonia received an MA in Education (Dance Teaching). It was so lovely to share the moment together, especially with both our families there, AND we got to shake Darcey Bussell's hand! As my course was a distance-learning course it was als

September 2026 We had a fabulous day with the absolutely purrrrr-fect Thomas Alsop! Tom, a professional musical theatre performer (and former cast member of Cats), treated our dancers to some brilliant Cats masterclasses! Such a sweetie, and a fabulous teacher! It was super special to see Tom as he was one of my very first students back when he was just 6, and I was a shy teaching assistant! So proud of his accomplishments. It was so exciting to hear the famous score down the

August 2026 Nothing slows our teacher Emily down! Having recently completed the BA (Hons) in Ballet Education this summer, quickly followed by the RAD licentiate for RTS, she’s only gone on to train the Progressing Ballet Technique and accomplish her Level 1 already! Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is a ballet conditioning method designed to strengthen the core, improve posture, balance, coordination, and muscle memory. It helps dancers build the strength and control neede