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First Full Time Student
We are pleased to announce an exciting development to Blommaert Ballet School which is the start of our first full time student. Sacha...

Blommaert Ballet School
Mar 3, 20221 min read


Eating Disorders and Dance
In response to supporting Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) 2022, a national, annual campaign that aims to educate people on the...

Denise Horsley, MSc
Mar 2, 20225 min read


2022 Final Audition Results
We are so excited to share that we have: ​ - 6 students through to the White Lodge final and 2 for the Upper School at Royal Ballet...

Blommaert Ballet School
Mar 2, 20221 min read


Goal Setting
Goal setting as a practice is an effective tool that can be used to achieve our aspirations

Denise Horsley, MSc
Feb 9, 20225 min read


What are the factors that affect turnout from the hip?
I’m sure most ballet dancers in training would agree that working on turnout presents an ongoing challenge of the utmost importance....

Denise Horsley, MSc
Jan 26, 20226 min read


The Foot
Today’s Wednesday Wisdom is dedicated to the foot. When considering our technique there’s no better place to start than from the bottom...

Denise Horsley, MSc
Jan 12, 20224 min read


News 27-12-21
I am beyond excited to announce and introduce you to Silvia Jimenez who joins our Ballet Teaching Team! Spanish born Silvia trained with...

Sander Blommaert
Dec 27, 20212 min read


The Benefits of Rest
As the festive season approaches and schools and studios close their doors for a brief time, it’s understandable that dancers may feel...

Denise Horsley, MSc
Dec 22, 20212 min read


News 21-12-21
I am thrilled to announce and introduce you to Laëtitia Lo Sardo, who joins our Ballet Teaching Team! Trained in Marseille, France,...

Sander Blommaert
Dec 21, 20212 min read


News 14-12-21
Blommaert Ballet School wants to congratulate team member Denise Horsley officially graduating from MSc Dance Science at Trinity Laban...

Blommaert Ballet School
Dec 14, 20211 min read


News 11-12-21
So happy to welcome Luke Abnett to our team at Blommaert Ballet School! Luke worked at the Royal Ballet School in Covent Garden, London...

Blommaert Ballet School
Dec 11, 20211 min read


Strategies for coping with audition disappointment
It’s the audition season, and many students will have recently attended auditions with many having already received a response in terms...

Denise Horsley, MSc
Dec 8, 20213 min read


Wednesday Turnout Wisdom
Which muscles are responsible for effective turnout? Although the large gluteal muscles do act as both hip extensors (extending the leg...

Denise Horsley, MSc
Nov 24, 20212 min read


Let’s Consider Hydration for Dancers
Water is essential to all life forms, and for dancers is a vital performance enhancing component. Water accounts for between 40 and 70%...

Denise Horsley, MSc
Nov 17, 20214 min read


Understanding the different stretching techniques
All dancers know that flexibility is extremely important, particularly for ballet, and that the best way to improve your flexibility is...

Denise Horsley, MSc
Nov 12, 20216 min read


Audition Tips
With many of you preparing for upcoming auditions I have written this post to offer some Wednesday Wisdom that promotes psychological...

Denise Horsley, MSc
Nov 2, 20212 min read


News 01-11-21
Blommaert Ballet School extends huge congratulations to Maximus Anderson who has just joined Elmhurst Ballet School in Year 10. We've...

Blommaert Ballet School
Nov 1, 20211 min read


News 30-10-21
We are so excited and humbled to be nominated and shortlisted for the 2021 Dance School of the Year Awards. Thank you all for your...

Blommaert Ballet School
Oct 30, 20211 min read


News 01-09-21
We are very proud to announce that our founder, Sander Blommaert, has been shortlisted for the One Dance UK "People's Choice Award 2021"...

Blommaert Ballet School
Sep 1, 20211 min read
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