London Higher, the representative body for over 50 universities and higher education institutions in London, is delighted to welcome the Central School of Ballet as its newest member institution.
Founded in 1982, the Central School of Ballet has established itself as a leader in professional dance training. Based in their state-of-the-art facilities in London’s Southbank, the school offers world-class dance education and degree programmes validated by the University of Kent.
Dr Diana Beech, Chief Executive Officer of London Higher said: “We are thrilled to welcome the Central School of Ballet to our diverse community of London’s higher education institutions. Their expertise in dance education and commitment to artistic excellence will enrich our collective mission to maintain London’s position as a world-leading hub for higher education across the disciplines, including in the creative and performing arts.”
The membership marks an important step in strengthening the collaborative network of performing arts education in London, while also recognizing the Central School of Ballet’s significant contribution to the capital’s vibrant cultural landscape.
Mark Osterfield, Executive Director of the Central School of Ballet said: “Central School of Ballet offers a vocational Higher Education training, which is rooted in our ballet heritage but engages with the dance industry and the audiences of today. In the same way, we believe in the importance of being rooted in place, whilst looking out and engaging internationally. Joining London Higher will give us more opportunities to work with our peers on sustaining and developing London’s rich educational and cultural offer, for the benefit of talented students from the UK and across the globe.”
