News and Announcements

Congratulations to Laura Hooper and Ellie Spielmann who were awarded the Enrico Cecchetti Diploma in July 2024. This is the highest performance qualification of the Cecchetti Ballet method of the ISTD. They join Christine Hooper, Caroline Roach and Bethany Hooper in holding the Diploma. All are pupils of FBSD from childhood. Congratulations Ellie and Laura on this wonderful achievement! 

Congratulations too, to former student Rebecca Bolton who will be appearing in the Arena World Tour of Les Miserables!


Enrico Cecchetti Diploma holders  and FBSD  teachers Christine Hooper (nee Axon),  

Caroline Roach and Bethany Hooper

Frances Bleasdale School of Dancing is an Approved Dance Centre of the ISTD 

Next exams Spring/Summer 2025

Thanks to all who made our Christmas Party and Dance display a great success!