Our Partnerships and Communities

Central School of Ballet is a thriving hub for dance training of all ages in the heart of London. We believe that representation in the arts is essential to the development and inspiration of the next generation of dancers. Part of our work is building mutually beneficial and meaningful partnerships with arts and dance organisations and the local community. We have been building these relationships for over a year, and plan to continue these long-term collaborative and co-produced partnerships. Find out more about these partnerships on the page below, and discover the ways that we are working together to build a brighter future for dance.

Our partnerships Southwark residents Community events

AkomaAsa Arts

AkomaAsa Arts Academy is dedicated to training, educating, and nurturing talent, fostering culture and creativity. We inspire, empower, imparting essential skills in life, dance, music, drama, and performing arts for children and young people aged 6-16.

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Artistry Youth Dance

Artistry Youth Dance is a London based youth dance company that supports young people of African and Caribbean heritage. Through a world class training programme, we’re leading the way in creating opportunities for young black dancers. We’re passionate about empowering young people through creative dance development, and along with high-quality training, offer unforgettable dance opportunities with industry leaders and professionals.

As a Company, we are committed to developing the next generation of black dance artists, and in doing so, we’re proud to nurture a richer and more culturally diverse dance community in the UK.

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Theatre Peckham

Theatre Peckham and Central School of Ballet believe that representation in the arts is essential to the development and inspiration of the next generation of artists. We are confident that this partnership will support the growth of our students into the arts and widen access by breaking down barriers to participation. This year, we hope to build even stronger connections between Theatre Peckham and Central School of Ballet to create a world in the arts where every child feels represented, seen, and heard.

Southwark Residents

Local residents to Central School of Ballet, that live in the London borough of Southwark, can access discounts on our range of classes and courses. Check the discounts on offer and find out more below.

Junior School

20% discount for Southwark residents

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Neighbourhood Classes

50% discounts for Southwark and Lambeth residents

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Adult Dance Classes

10% discounts for Southwark residents

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Short Courses for ages 4-16

20% discount for Southwark residents

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Join the Friends of Central

50% discount for Southwark residents

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Associate Programme

20% discount for Southwark residents

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Junior Associates

20% discount for Southwark residents

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Community Events

Central School of Ballet hosts several events throughout the year, inviting local residents, organisations and schools to come and join us at our studios in Southwark. We welcome everyone to come and watch live performances.

Central offers a wide range of support to schools in the local area, to increase their engagement with dance. This includes performances, workshops, assemblies, CPD for teachers and more! Signup below to receive updates from Central School of Ballet, and be the first to hear about upcoming events.

Central has a wide offer to support school engagemenet, from performances to CPD for teachers to assemblies, workshops