Centre of Excellence - The Dance Programme

The Hammond School has had many years experience of combining a demanding dance curriculum with academic studies and is very proud of the success of both present and past pupils and students.

The Lower School Dance Course provides talented boys and girls with a specialised training in dance and the arts. The course consists of the highest standard of ballet training with classes in other dance disciplines including modern, tap, contemporary, jazz and supported adage, producing strong, versatile dancers. In addition, boys undertake specialist upper body weight training where appropriate. The course also provides Pilates classes and vocal training for musical theatre.

The earlier children begin vocational dance training the more likely they are to succeed within the dance profession. The Hammond curriculum and course of study will ensure that the young body is developed correctly.

Due to the demands of dance training, the school provides the necessary support for pupils including physiotherapy, dietary, nutrition and medical advice.