Stories

Hosts, Julia Dixon and Brandon Lawrence bring a breath of fresh air to the back stories, the odd secret and shared passions in the magnificent world of dance. Julia is the founder of 'To The Pointe' blog and Brandon as many of us know, is one of the UK’s most incredible male dancers who leaves audiences mesmerised each time he performs as a Principal...

When you have a bunch of super talented dancers supported and encouraged by some of the UKs top dance professionals, coaches and mentors then there is bound to be an exciting outcome. The first GradPro, created by Julie Bowers and Brandon Lawrence, took to the stage in 2022 and did exactly what it hoped to achieve…it gave vocational dance graduates a much needed boost...

We recently worked with The Royal Ballet School to create a bespoke collection for their merchandise store. Throughout the design and production we had such a positive working experience with Pippa and the team at the Royal Ballet School. We were sent some feedback from Pippa that we wanted to share with you. So if you’re thinking of talking to us about your own...

It has been such a joy to be part of the development of GradPro, one of the best collaborative projects we have ever been involved in! So many people have given their time and enormous expertise to bring this event to its glittering Showcase Final held on Sunday 15th May at Elmhurst Ballet School. The theatre was filled with eager anticipation and support for...

Our Champions are also passionate young dancers and Agnes Rosa Lamb, who attends The Jones Academy, has just attended, for the first time, the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) in Italy. It is the worlds largest global network of dance and reaches over 12,000 dance students aged 9-19 with a mission to support and develop world-class dancers through scholarship auditions, master classes, alumni services...

The Royal Ballet School has launched their very own sustainable range of dance clothes, designed and made by our wonderful team at Dansez. A unique collection of leotards, tights, shorts and tops that are not just for dance but work equally as well for all types of fitness. In what has been an incredible few years in Dansez’s pioneering approach to creating planet friendly...

Don’t miss the amazing Jamila Wignots brilliant new documentary about the legendary Alvin Ailey.Alvin was a visionary artist who found salvation through dance. An immersive profile of goround breaking and influential choreographer. AILEY captures the brilliant and enigmatic man who when confronted by a world that refused to embrace him he wears determined to build one that would!AILEY in in cinemas and on demand...

The past 18 months have been a challenging time as we have faced the difficulties imposed on us. Many things that we took for granted were ripped away at a moments notice and going to watch, listen and enjoy a performance became a distant memory. People who enrich our lives with their artistic talent began to find alternative ways to channel their creative ideas...

Our special friends Brandon Lawrence Principal BRB and choreographer Ruth Brill have been busy as ever with their latest collaboration that has culminated in a beautiful film set among the spires and catacombs of Oxford. It traces the journey from the innocence of childhood, to the turbulence of youth, to the emergence of the fully formed man.Set to the uplifting music of Carol Jones,...

We are delighted to announce another successful web site relaunch project with MV Academy. This is part of an offer we are running for ‘The Club’ members who qualify for a free new site through Reidmark, our marketing partner. It is an ideal opportunity to refresh the look and feel off your site and also introduce some new features like online booking and subscription...