The School
 Here at Fennell School of Dance we offer classes
in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, Theatre
Craft and Festivals for both boys and girls aged 2 ½
upwards.
The dance school follows the Royal Academy of
Dance syllabus which prepares pupils for classical
ballet examinations from Pre-Primary through to
Advanced II.
The Royal Academy of Dance syllabus and
examinations are internationally recognised and
accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum
Authority (QCA) in England and The Council for Dance
Education and Training (CDET).
Fennell School of Dance also follows the
International Dance Teachers Association syllabus
which prepares pupils for examinations in Tap and
Modern dance.
All pupils are encouraged to set achievable goals
for themselves through either examinations or
presentation classes. However examinations are not
compulsory and more importantly pupils are
encouraged to develop confidence, discipline,
creativity and independent thinking which whether
they decide to pursue a career in dance or achieve
other goals will hold pupils in good stead for their
futures.
Throughout the year, pupils are given the
opportunity to take part in competitive dance
festivals, giving students the chance to compete
against other students from all over the country and
develop their performance skills. Pupils perform in
solos, duets, trios and groups and it is a
thoroughly enjoyable and valuable experience for all
pupils involved.
The Principal
Olivia-Leigh Fennell has studied with the Royal
Academy of Dance gaining a BA(Hons) Art and Teaching
of Ballet and was awarded by the Academy a
Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance (LRAD) and
also awarded their highest accolade, Associate of
the Royal Academy of Dance (ARAD) which is given to
a small number of dancers who successfully pass the
Royal Academy of Dance’s final examination.
Other awards include the Premier Ruby Ginner
Clasical Greek Accolade. Previous to undertaking her
teaching qualification, Olivia performed title roles
with the National Youth Ballet, ISTD Classical Greek
Company and has performed at Sadlers Wells, London,
Cochrance Theatre, London and The Peacock Theatre,
London’s West End.
Olivia began her teaching career teaching in
London and eventually moving back to her home, the
Midlands, where she has been invited to teach at
Laxton Junior School, Oundle School, Derby high
School, Nottingham High School for Girls and
Stoneygate College. Olivia has taught over 200
pupils during her teaching career, developing
students for examinations with 100% success rate.
Olivia also takes great delight in helping those
pupils who wish to progress to dance professionally
with previous students now training with Elmhurst
School in Association with the Birmingham Royal
Ballet.
All teachers are CRB
checked and fully insured.
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