Hello

My name is Samantha Hood

RAD Registered Ballet Teacher

Founder of Vole Ballet Schools and Principal of Vole Ballet School Yorkshire

Vole Ballet School Harrogate

Experience the graceful world of ballet with Vole Ballet School Harrogate, the leading centre for Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) certified ballet instruction across Harrogate, Otley, and Burley-in-Wharfedale. Providing meticulously crafted ballet classes tailored to dancers from the tender age of 3 years, through to accomplished vocational levels, VBSY has a place for everyone.

We're committed to delivering exceptional vocational training. Our expert instructors, coupled with the esteemed RAD syllabus, equip our dancers with the skills, discipline, and confidence to elevate their ballet proficiency to professional standards.

VBSY is proud to specialise in comprehensive body conditioning designed specifically for ballet dancers. Our rigorous and well-rounded conditioning routines support the enhancement of strength, flexibility, and endurance necessary to master ballet's demanding physicality.

Enrol at Vole Ballet School Harrogate and transform your passion for dance into a path of artistic excellence.

Individual Attention

Our smaller class sizes ensure that every student receives the personalised attention they deserve. We offer classes for all ages and skill levels, from beginners taking their first step into the ballet world to advanced dancers perfecting their artistry. Guided by the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, we offer graded and vocational graded examinations to help students achieve their personal best.

Facilities

Our studio, expertly equipped for ballet instruction, is more than just a dance space - it's a sanctuary where our dancers can truly express themselves. With spacious rooms, full-length mirrors, and ballet barres, our facilities are designed to complement the elegance and discipline of ballet, ensuring our students have the best environment to refine their technique and artistry.

RAD Certification

We take immense pride in our affiliation with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), one of the world's most influential dance education and training organisations. Our students are provided the opportunity to take RAD exams, affirming their progress and achievements in ballet. This world-renowned certification will serve as a testament to their dedication, commitment, and passion for this art.

Location

Nestled in the heart of Harrogate, our studio is easily accessible and offers a convenient location for our students. Surrounded by the charming aura of this classic English town, our ballet school seamlessly integrates the grace of its surroundings with the disciplined beauty of ballet. Step inside to discover a world where every pirouette tells a story.

Now with venues in Harrogate , Otley and Burley-in-Wharfedale, Yorkshire. Vole Ballet School was founded in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2013 by Samantha Hood (ARAD, CBTS). Samantha wanted to provide a platform where strong technical training was at the forefront of the programs on offer at VBS.

'I have had a deep inset passion for Dance since as far back as I can remember. I have always dreamed of passing my knowledge on and inspiring the younger generations of dancers. Vole Ballet School was created to provide an environment where dancers can learn, create and evolve into the dancers of the future! Vole Ballet School was born in 2013 and has grown from strength to strength with dancers and dance families that share the same passion that I do! '

- Samantha Hood (For Samantha Hoods biography click here)