Emma northmore Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I am very excited to bring to you The Academy of Balletic Arts I have wanted to do this for 3 yrs now with my very own building but its hugely expensive!! In the mean time I am opening with the kind permission of Pineapple and am in talks with other venues too. So far I have space for Yr 7 , 8 and 9 to train 3 days a week from 4.30pm at pineapple. As this programme is aimed at those who fall just shy of White Lodge or Elmhurst or those who make a choice to stay at home longer - I would fully expect they have been with an Associate programme for some time and so will have 4 fully vocational classes per week. With an added programme of pilates that will be set up for each child, a tailor-made programme from our Physio (Luke Abnett - Ex RBS), coaching 121 with myself (included), swimming and Anatomy - there will be plenty for them to do! The aim is to assist the talented ones who may flourish later or just not quite tick all the boxes at 11 but by 16 will be beautiful! Or those that choose to stay at their wonderful academic school AND stay with their families AND now also get the training thats needed to succeed. I wish to help these dancers achieve their dreams with a forward thinking international approach to training. Creating global links and ensuring the best interest of the student is paramount throughout. This programme is based on years of listening to students and parents and observing whats necessary and I truly hope to ensure its what is needed. Please feel free to add comments of what you think or need as all feedback and thoughts are useful. It really is being developed for you and your dancers with a heart felt desire from myself to help you all. If you wish to enquire further please email me emmanorthmore@yahoo.com info @balletboost.com 07958 725862 TO APPLY for the AUDITION on MARCH 29th 2018 at 4pm email monique_aaliyah@live.com (official school email yet to be tried and tested but will be coming!) 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing unicorn Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 What an amazing opportunity Emma! I wish you had done this 5 years ago! But then we would of had to of lived in London also 😂😂 I wish you luck in your new venture xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum55 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Wow brilliant!!! Wish we lived near to London!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLou Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 What you are describing sounds quite similar to the Northern Ballet CAT programme, so it might be worth trying to chat to someone there to see if they might share some wisdom. Good luck 🍀! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farawaydancer Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 It will be amazing and I’m so envious of all the families who will have the chance to study with you. The very best of luck 🍀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmummy Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Would be wonderful if you could extend it to regional centres...sounds amazing...wishing you all the best for setting it up! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 All the best with your new venture, Emma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Best of luck Emma! Sounds wonderful; please keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma northmore Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 9 hours ago, BlueLou said: What you are describing sounds quite similar to the Northern Ballet CAT programme, so it might be worth trying to chat to someone there to see if they might share some wisdom. Good luck 🍀! I had no idea!! Always thought it was a weekend /associate type thing. Good to hear. I will solely be training in elite level ballet so will be very choosy at the audition and keep it small and select. Thanks for the info - its good to know there is something on offer in the North too as obviously mine will need to live close enough! I am ready to write letters to heads asking permission to leave school etc! The standard will be everything you would expect to see at WL and Elmhurst......very exciting! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma northmore Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Our first Patron is Fiona Tonkin - Assistant Associate and Principal Coach of the Australian Ballet! I will form links with this company.....Fiona is the most lovely person. I met her at ENB when she was Assistant Artistic Director 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummy twinkle toes Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Sounds great. We could do with a regional centre in Wales if you did extend. The first ever ballet boarding school in Wales was meant to open 2 years ago but never did due to funding.😪 Good luck with the new venture. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 The very best of luck with this new school, Emma. Sounds terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lspendl828 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Sounds wonderful! Too far for us in Manchester but perhaps in the future you might consider a Regional presence? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccolo Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Gosh! Suddenly vocational ballet schools are like busses, all coming along at once! Anyone else opening one?!? 😂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma northmore Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) On 25 February 2018 at 17:57, Piccolo said: Gosh! Suddenly vocational ballet schools are like busses, all coming along at once! Anyone else opening one?!? 😂 Hello Piccolo thank you for your comment but as far as i am aware there is nothing else opening like this in London.....unless you can tell me something I have missed?! There are many 6th forms that are covering all dance genres but this is an elite ballet LOWER school......... I put hours of time and energy in to every child i teach meaning i miss hours of time with my own children. My school will also not be like any other current vocational school as my approach to teaching is very forward thinking! I am sure you didn't mean much by your comment - I am trying to help after years of picking up the pieces and putting kids back together - I am trying to make a difference and absolutely will not be 'yet another school'! Edited February 27, 2018 by Emma northmore 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I think Piccolo May be referring to the announcment on this forum only last weekend by Nicola Moriarty. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma northmore Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 oh what was that?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 About an elite auditioned ballet school she is opening in September called Woodside. Not as much detail given as in your post but taking 16 students in each of two age groups (32 in total) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccolo Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Hi Emma, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to offend you. I happened to notice your announcement and the one about Woodside at the same time. Just my reaction to seeing 2 great opportunities coming along at once but a few years too late (for dd). Just a laugh or cry type of situation, probably shouldn’t have posted though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma northmore Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Just saw it...... spooky!! i am planning a full blown vocational school so I expect there is a subtle difference possibly and as always - room for everyone! And like any choices in life - proximity and style of teaching and training will be huge factors. I have quite a unique approach. I now have space at Sadlers wells for yr 10 and 11 from September 2018 too and am exploring other spaces for more All very exciting! Second patron is Stephanie Williams of ABT. My approach is to connect globally so setting up future work opportunities for these dancers etc etc xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma northmore Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) Please don't worry Piccolo - I do genuinely do this to help as opposed to running a business. I think thats what parents appreciate and why they feel there is a different vibe at BBA or will be at ABA . Sorry to hear it didn't work out for you DD........a big part of the reason for this is so much talent gets lost and I can't bare to see that happen anymore x Edited February 27, 2018 by Emma northmore 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccolo Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Well good luck, you sound like another guardian angel for the ballet world and I know there are a few of you around but probably not enough. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 There has also been an announcement that the Vacani school is going to be giving more Vocational classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat09 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 If any of you are lucky enough to be within striking distance of this amazing opportunity please do seize it .... Emma offers an environment and approach that will allow your DD/DS to flourish and achieve their potential - Emma will have total belief in your child - imo that is far more important than the Kudos of attending a big name ballet school, where you, the parent, is a lone bye stander to the regime your child has signed up for, where your child might be struggling physically/mentally without you ever knowing .... before it's too late.. As a parent, I come across Emma when my DD needed help - It is my belief that had my daughter met Emma and trained with her from an early age, then she would now be following the career that she dreamed of. I cannot recommend her or this opportunity highly enough. Wishing you the very best of luck Emma - it is your time to shine.. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farawaydancer Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 32 minutes ago, Kat09 said: If any of you are lucky enough to be within striking distance of this amazing opportunity please do seize it .... Emma offers an environment and approach that will allow your DD/DS to flourish and achieve their potential - Emma will have total belief in your child - imo that is far more important than the Kudos of attending a big name ballet school, where you, the parent, is a lone bye stander to the regime your child has signed up for, where your child might be struggling physically/mentally without you ever knowing .... before it's too late.. As a parent, I come across Emma when my DD needed help - It is my belief that had my daughter met Emma and trained with her from an early age, then she would now be following the career that she dreamed of. I cannot recommend her or this opportunity highly enough. Wishing you the very best of luck Emma - it is your time to shine.. Absolutely agree wholeheartedly with this. If you live close enough then make the most of the opportunity. We certainly would be if we could. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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