British Ballet Organization

Happy 96th Birthday bbodance! This weekend marked 96 years of the British Ballet Organization, and another year of inspiring excellence in dance education worldwide. Thank you to our members and friends, located across the globe, for your continued support and shared love of dance. We look forward to another year of dancing, educating and inspiring, as we head towards our centenary in 2030. What's your favourite memory of bbodance? 🧡🧡🧡

Join our teachers who are inspiring excellence in dance education worldwide. 💡Apply for a course: link in bio!

At Dance Days Australia and Dance Days New Zealand, students can expect to develop their technique, performance skills and confidence across a variety of genres. 🌟For 2026 we are excited to share that the following classes will be delivered: Ballet (syllabus) Jazz (syllabus) Tap (syllabus) Ballet (open class) Jazz/Musical Theatre (open class) Lyrical/Contemporary (open class) Tap (open class) 📍Sydney Dance Theatre Awards Finals: Sunday 5th July 2026 📍Sydney Dance Days: Monday 6th July - Friday 10th July 2026 📍Christchurch Dance Theatre Awards Finals: Sunday 12th July 2026 📍Christchurch Dance Days: Monday 13th July - Friday 17th July 2026 🧡The routines learned during classes will be performance during Theatre Day. We can't wait to see our students shine on stage! 👉Contact [email protected] to book your place.

Next up in our New Member Spotlight series is Maria from @unitestageacademy in Poole, Dorset. Swipe to read more about Maria and read below to discover how she came to join the bbodance family. 🌟What motivated you to join the bbodance family? The friendly team, valuable CPD courses, and the clear, easy-to-navigate syllabus make everything straightforward and enjoyable. 🌟What are you most looking forward to as a member? I’m most looking forward to the growth even more and being part of such a supportive and inspiring community, continuing to learn through CPD, and gaining new ideas that I can bring back to my students. 🌟Why do you feel it is important to be recognised as a Registered Teacher with bbodance? Being recognised as a Registered Teacher with bbodance demonstrates professionalism, trustworthiness, and a strong commitment to maintaining high teaching standards. It highlights my dedication to continuous professional development through CPD, gives students and parents confidence in the quality of my teaching, and keeps me connected to a supportive network while ensuring I remain up to date with the latest best practices in dance education. 🌟How do you think being part of this community will benefit you and your students? It helps teachers and me to grow and develop through ongoing CPD, support, and shared knowledge from other professionals. In turn, my students will benefit from fresh ideas, high-quality teaching, and a positive environment where they can build their skills, confidence, and love of dance. 🌟What attracted you to bbodance the most? Syllabus, Exams, Professional Development, Student Opportunities, Community Support. 🌟How did you find the application and onboarding process? So easy and simple. It was actually really lovely. We can’t wait to see where this journey takes Maria and send our warmest welcome wishes to her and her school!

As Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close, we reflect upon how dance can enrich lives and enhance communities. Thank you to Terry Hyde, CEO of STEPPS, for his thoughtful words. STEPPS is charity committed to providing vital resources, support, and advocacy for dancers and performing artists, helping them navigate the unique challenges of their careers while prioritising mental health and well-being. 🧡🧡🧡

We recently heard from Hannah, a former bbodance Scholar, who shared what she's been up to since finishing the scheme. "I was a Ballet Scholar in the North from when I was 12 to 16. I absolutely loved my time as a Scholar and learned and improved so much from the opportunity." "I went on to study A-Level and BTEC Dance alongside A-Level PE at college, and am now a student in second year, studying BA Hons in Dance and Performance at The Arden School of Theatre in Manchester." "My end goal is to secure a job in the dance industry and believe being a Scholar has given me a huge advantage in the dance industry." 💡Feeling inspired? Audition to become a bbodance Scholar this year: link in bio. 🧡Were you a bbodance Scholar? Let us know what you're doing now! Email [email protected]

Our Musical Theatre syllabus has been designed by professionals with extensive careers in the industry. They know exactly what is required of students during training, supporting our dancers to develop safely and be prepared for a career in musical theatre should they wish to choose one. Not only this, but the syllabus is fun and clear for our dance teachers to deliver. Registered Teachers and Associate Members can teach our Musical Theatre syllabus straight away, with access to all content included in a single membership fee. Get in touch to find out more! 📩Email: [email protected] ☎️Phone: (020) 8748 1241 Photo by @creativestudiosmedia

What does it mean to study with bbodance? It means learning from tutors who wholeheartedly support our students to enjoy sustainable careers as dance teachers. It means growing into a dance teacer who is nurturing, progressive, inspiring and creative. It means committing to excellence in dance education. We are accepting applications for our next courses: link in bio!

⏰Dance Days Australia and New Zealand - the countdown is on! We are so excited to welcome students and teachers across Australia and New Zealand to Dance Days 2026. Experience exciting masterclasses, syllabus workshops and inspiring CPD. The events each culminate in Theatre Day - a wonderful performance for family, friends and teachers. 🏆Don't forget - students who received a Gold Medal in their qualifying rounds are eligible to compete in the Dance Theatre Award Finals. If you have not yet qualified, contact Lisa-Maree (below) to apply via video! 📍Sydney Dance Theatre Awards Finals: Sunday 5th July 2026 📍Sydney Dance Days: Monday 6th July - Friday 10th July 2026 📍Christchurch Dance Theatre Awards Finals: Sunday 12th July 2026 📍Christchurch Dance Days: Monday 13th July - Friday 17th July 2026 👉Contact [email protected] to book your place.

We're looking forward to welcoming our Diploma in Dance Teaching Practice students to their first session this weekend! We can't wait to inspire the next generation of dance teachers and watch them develop their skills during this valuable course. 💡Find out more about our Dance Teaching Qualifications: link in bio! Photo by @creativestudiosmedia

Why enter a Dance Award exam? 🔸They are an opportunity for students' non-syllabus work to be celebrated 🔸They are an opportunity to perform a show or festival routine again 🔸Student receive a report, certificate and badge to celebrate their work 🔸They can help schools reach the minimum fee to hold a live exam session at their school 🧡Designed by you, examined by us. Ask us about our exams: 📩Email: [email protected] ☎️Phone: (020) 8748 1241 Photo by @creativestudiosmedia

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 🧡Here are just a few of the many ways in which dance can support our mental health: 🫂Dancing helps us express our emotions. 😁Dance classes are a great place to make new friends. 💡Learning new routines boosts cognitive function and memory. 🎶Moving to music is an effective mindfulness activity. How does dancing make YOU feel?