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Deddington Ballet School is based in the villages of Deddington & Duns Tew, in the Oxfordshire countryside. The ballet school was established in 1997, by Joanna Cox.
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Principal & Ballet Teacher - Joanna Cox - Dip. Prof. Dance, A.I.S.T.D Dip. DE (Cecchetti), A.B.T.D.A Cert. DT
Ballet Teacher - Sam Blows
ISTD Cecchetti Classical Ballet & BTDA Classical Ballet are taught.
BTDA Choreography & National Grades also available.
BTDA Performance Awards
Trinity Arts Awards
Lower School: Preparatory & Primary Classes & Examinations.
Middle School: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4 & Grade 5 Classes & Examinations.
Upper School: Vocational Qualifications: Intermediate, Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1, Advanced 2 & Diploma Classes.
Classical Ballet Teacher Training: Level 3 Teaching Assistant & Level 4 Dance Teacher
Ballet Teacher - Sam Blows
ISTD Cecchetti Classical Ballet & BTDA Classical Ballet are taught.
BTDA Choreography & National Grades also available.
BTDA Performance Awards
Trinity Arts Awards
Lower School: Preparatory & Primary Classes & Examinations.
Middle School: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4 & Grade 5 Classes & Examinations.
Upper School: Vocational Qualifications: Intermediate, Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1, Advanced 2 & Diploma Classes.
Classical Ballet Teacher Training: Level 3 Teaching Assistant & Level 4 Dance Teacher
Principal - Joanna Cox
Joanna was trained by Catherine Marks Wells, a former dancer of ‘The Ballet Russes de Monte Carlo’ & later the ballet mistress to ‘The Scottish Ballet’. As a young dancer, Joanna filmed with Scottish Television & performed in productions with Elaine MacDonald. Joanna trained in Classical Ballet for three years at The West Street Ballet School, Covent Garden. Some of her teachers included Maryon Lane, Julia Farron, Svetlana Beriovosa, Natasha Lisakova, Judy Maden, Anita Young, Michael Woodwark & Gary Sherwood. During her second year at West Street she also started her career as a professional singer, working with, The Alan Cobb Big Band, a 10 piece big band, as the lead singer until graduation. After graduation, Joanna worked with Sylvia Young Productions, as a professional singer & dancer, productions included: ‘That’ll be the Day Show’, Freddie Garrity (and the Dreamers), Susan Maughan, Wayne Dobson, Tom O’Connor, Brian Poole (& the Tremeloes) and The Rockin’ Berries. Joanna started to help her ballet teacher as an assistant from the age of 9 years, & always loved working with the students, her plan from that age was to have her own ballet school. She gained her ballet teaching qualifications, with Mrs. Gillian Robinson, a major Cecchetti ballet examiner, with the ISTD. During this time Joanna worked as a full time professional session singer, including pro recording work, during this time she also performed in productions with Geno Washington & Joe Pasquale. Joanna's compositions have been recorded by professional artists. In 1997, Joanna recorded a track for the 'Raise the Roof' fundraising CD for Deddington Church, Oxfordshire. Upon retirement from professional performing in 1997, Joanna established ‘Deddington Ballet School’. Joanna gained a Level 2 Wheelchair Dance qualification with WDSA in 2015.
Joanna was trained by Catherine Marks Wells, a former dancer of ‘The Ballet Russes de Monte Carlo’ & later the ballet mistress to ‘The Scottish Ballet’. As a young dancer, Joanna filmed with Scottish Television & performed in productions with Elaine MacDonald. Joanna trained in Classical Ballet for three years at The West Street Ballet School, Covent Garden. Some of her teachers included Maryon Lane, Julia Farron, Svetlana Beriovosa, Natasha Lisakova, Judy Maden, Anita Young, Michael Woodwark & Gary Sherwood. During her second year at West Street she also started her career as a professional singer, working with, The Alan Cobb Big Band, a 10 piece big band, as the lead singer until graduation. After graduation, Joanna worked with Sylvia Young Productions, as a professional singer & dancer, productions included: ‘That’ll be the Day Show’, Freddie Garrity (and the Dreamers), Susan Maughan, Wayne Dobson, Tom O’Connor, Brian Poole (& the Tremeloes) and The Rockin’ Berries. Joanna started to help her ballet teacher as an assistant from the age of 9 years, & always loved working with the students, her plan from that age was to have her own ballet school. She gained her ballet teaching qualifications, with Mrs. Gillian Robinson, a major Cecchetti ballet examiner, with the ISTD. During this time Joanna worked as a full time professional session singer, including pro recording work, during this time she also performed in productions with Geno Washington & Joe Pasquale. Joanna's compositions have been recorded by professional artists. In 1997, Joanna recorded a track for the 'Raise the Roof' fundraising CD for Deddington Church, Oxfordshire. Upon retirement from professional performing in 1997, Joanna established ‘Deddington Ballet School’. Joanna gained a Level 2 Wheelchair Dance qualification with WDSA in 2015.
Our Ballet Classes
It is essential when learning any dance genre, that the whole lesson is dedicated to the one subject. We believe in stress free exams, not just for our students, but for parents/ guardians too. The students are prepared for their exams during class, without any additional classes or costs. We have a set timetable at Deddington Ballet School, this never changes, classes are never cancelled if low on numbers, nor does the cost, so you will always know in advance when your next class change will be.
Our next exam session will be in the Sunday 2nd December & Sunday 9th December 2018.
Our next exam session will be in the Sunday 2nd December & Sunday 9th December 2018.
Preparatory Ballet: Approx. 3 years to 4.5 years. Monday & Wednesday 3.40pm to 4.10pm. Students will learn basic ballet steps on the barre & in the centre, plus musicality, natural presentation, confidence & enjoyment. When students are ready, they will be able to take their Preparatory Ballet Exam.
Primary Ballet: Approx. 4.5 years to 6 years. Monday & Wednesday 4.10pm to 4.40pm. Students will build on their basic ballet steps on the barre & centre, plus musicality, natural presentation, confidence & enjoyment. French theory words are introduced & a dance, replacing mime. When students are ready, they will be able to take their Primary Ballet Exam.
Grade 1 Ballet: 7 Years upwards. Monday - 4.40pm to 5.10pm & Tuesday 3.40pm to 4.10pm. This is an Ofqual accredited qualification, Level 1 - GCSE Grade D-G. Students will work on their core strength, turn out, stance, use of feet, arm & hand shaping & use of plie throughout their work. Students will also need to learn the Grade 1 theory words. Students will be provided with a drop box reference to download music & theory, so students can practise at home.
Grade 2 Ballet: 8 Years upwards. Monday 5.10pm to 5.50pm & Tuesday 4.10pm to 4.50pm. This is an Ofqual accredited qualification, Level 1 - GCSE Grade D-G. Students will continue to work on their core strength, turn out, stance & other areas of technique from previous grades, this grade will focus on the flow of the plie, strengthening & extending the legs, use of feet maintaining turn out & maintaining turn out during allegro enchainments. Students will also need to learn the Grade 2 theory words. Students will be provided with a drop box reference to download music & theory, so students can practise at home.
Grade 3 Ballet: Year 5 at school and upwards. Tuesday - 4.50pm to 5.30pm & Thursday 5.00pm to 5.40pm. This is an Ofqual accredited qualification, Level 1 - GCSE Grade D-G. Students will continue to work on their core strength, turn out, stance & other areas of technique from previous grades, it will also focus on adage - the placing of the foot in a retire in adage (side of knee) (pirouette (under the knee), correct placement of an arabesque & attitude, footwork on terre a terre steps & maintaining turn out during allegro enchainments. Students will also need to learn the Grade 3 theory words. Students will be provided with a drop box reference to download music & theory, so students can practise at home.
Grade 4 Ballet: Monday 5.50pm to 6.40pm & Wednesday 4.40pm to 5.30pm. We would advise at this level, that students should attend class twice a week to progress through this level. The exam can be learnt on once a week, but will take longer to learn. This is an Ofqual accredited qualification, Level 2 - GCSE Grade A* - C. Students will need to learn the Grade 4 theory words. Students will be provided with a drop box reference to download music & theory.
Grade 5 Ballet: Monday - 6.40pm to 7.40pm & Thursday 5.40pm to 6.30pm. Grade 5 is an entry requirement to take vocational ballet exams. We would advise at this level, that students should attend class twice a week. The exam can be learnt on once a week, but will take longer to learn. This is an Ofqual accredited qualification, Level 2 - GCSE Grade A* - C. Students will need to learn the Grade 5 theory words. Students will be provided with a drop box reference to download music & theory.
Intermediate Ballet - Level 3 Ofqual Accredited Qualification: Tuesday - 5.30pm to 6.30pm & Thursday 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Entry Requirement: Grade 5 Ballet from an Ofqual accredited dance examination board.
UCAS Points (As of 2017) - Distinction - 20/ Merit - 14/ Pass - 8 (AS Level at A Grade = 20 UCAS Points)
Advanced Foundation Ballet - Level 3 Ofqual Accredited Qualification: Wednesday - 5.30pm to 6.30pm & Thursday 6.35pm to 7.35pm. Entry Requirement: BTDA Intermediate Ballet or Intermediate Foundation Ballet from an Ofqual accredited dance examination board.
UCAS Points (As of 2017) - Distinction - 24/ Merit - 20/ Pass - 16 (AS Level at A Grade = 20 UCAS Points)
Students will need to attend twice a week to enter these vocational exams. Both exams require an independent learning project. Female students will need soft blocks & pointe shoes for this exam. The examination also includes an interview, discussing the project.
UCAS Points (As of 2017) - Distinction - 20/ Merit - 14/ Pass - 8 (AS Level at A Grade = 20 UCAS Points)
Advanced Foundation Ballet - Level 3 Ofqual Accredited Qualification: Wednesday - 5.30pm to 6.30pm & Thursday 6.35pm to 7.35pm. Entry Requirement: BTDA Intermediate Ballet or Intermediate Foundation Ballet from an Ofqual accredited dance examination board.
UCAS Points (As of 2017) - Distinction - 24/ Merit - 20/ Pass - 16 (AS Level at A Grade = 20 UCAS Points)
Students will need to attend twice a week to enter these vocational exams. Both exams require an independent learning project. Female students will need soft blocks & pointe shoes for this exam. The examination also includes an interview, discussing the project.
Advanced 1 - Level 4 Diploma Ofqual Accredited Qualification: Wednesday - 6.30pm to 8.00pm. Entry Requirement: BTDA Advanced Foundation Ballet or Intermediate Ballet from an Ofqual accredited dance examination board.
Advanced 2 - Level 4 Diploma Ofqual Accredited Qualification: Tuesday - 6.30pm to 8.00pm. Entry Requirement: BTDA Advanced 1 Ballet or Intermediate Ballet from an Ofqual accredited dance examination board.
Students will need to attend twice a week to enter these vocational exams. Both exams require an independent learning project. Female students will need soft blocks & pointe shoes for this exam. The examination also includes an interview, discussing the project.
Advanced 2 - Level 4 Diploma Ofqual Accredited Qualification: Tuesday - 6.30pm to 8.00pm. Entry Requirement: BTDA Advanced 1 Ballet or Intermediate Ballet from an Ofqual accredited dance examination board.
Students will need to attend twice a week to enter these vocational exams. Both exams require an independent learning project. Female students will need soft blocks & pointe shoes for this exam. The examination also includes an interview, discussing the project.
Diploma in Professional Development in Theatre Dance - Ballet - Level 5 Ofqual Accredited Qualification. Class times are privately arranged. Entry requirement: BTDA Advanced 2 Ballet or Advanced 2 Ballet from an Ofqual accredited dance examination board.
Performance Awards:
Silver & Gold Mime Awards
Silver & Gold Rose Awards
Crystal Awards
Performance Awards
Silver & Gold Mime Awards
Silver & Gold Rose Awards
Crystal Awards
Performance Awards
Trinity Arts Awards - Deddington Ballet School is able to offer the Trinity Arts Awards in Bronze, Silver & Gold. The Gold Arts Award holds 16 UCAS points. You can start your Arts Awards at any time during the academic year.
Bronze - Ofqual accredited qualification, Level 1 Certificate in the Arts - GCSE Grade D-G.
Silver - Ofqual accredited qualification, Level 2 Certificate in the Arts- GCSE Grade A - C
Gold - Ofqual accredited qualification, Level 3 Certificate in the Arts - UCAS Points (As of 2017) - 16 (AS Level at A Grade = 20 UCAS Points)
You can complete your Arts Awards completely within Deddington Ballet School. We offer:
Volunteering with ballet classes
Termly Theatre Trips
Workshops
Performances
Please contact Jo for more information on this, if you are not enrolled in the ballet school.
Bronze - Ofqual accredited qualification, Level 1 Certificate in the Arts - GCSE Grade D-G.
Silver - Ofqual accredited qualification, Level 2 Certificate in the Arts- GCSE Grade A - C
Gold - Ofqual accredited qualification, Level 3 Certificate in the Arts - UCAS Points (As of 2017) - 16 (AS Level at A Grade = 20 UCAS Points)
You can complete your Arts Awards completely within Deddington Ballet School. We offer:
Volunteering with ballet classes
Termly Theatre Trips
Workshops
Performances
Please contact Jo for more information on this, if you are not enrolled in the ballet school.
* Coming Soon - Level 3 & Level 4 Teaching Qualifications*
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