Elmhurst name change

[JulieW]

So happy to read today that Elmhurst have changed their name back to Elmhurst Ballet School.

[Harwel]

That's interesting, I never liked the 'school for dance' bit. Always sounded so insipid, and they are more of a ballet school anyway - good move!

[JulieW]

Not before time IMHO. We tried talking about this when ds was there....

[John Mallinson]

They haven't changed their website URL which is still http://www.elmhurstdance.co.uk

[Lisa O`Brien]

Although I have never had any connection with Elmhurst whatsoever, it was always known as Elmhurst Ballet School since I was a child. I think the "School for Dance" thing was a bit misleading as it was after all, still a Ballet School. [surprised Northern is still called Northern Ballet School, but for the opposite reason].

[Ellie]

So happy to read today that Elmhurst have changed their name back to Elmhurst Ballet School.

Me too ! The irony is that before the school moved to Birmingham and was known as Elmhurst Ballet School  it actually provided a wider curriculum with excellent training in classical, MT and drama than 'Elmhurst School for Dance' does/did.. I've no idea why they decided on the original name change especially as the move to B'ham was supposed to herald in an era of  closer links with BRB and the school's focus undoubtedly became much more geared to classical training. I believe that it is the oldest vocational school in the UK and personally am very happy with the change.