Primo Balletto at The Hill
1990 - 2010
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Chairman Dr Olinga Ta'eed olinga_primoballetto.comTrustee Holly Price MEd BPhil LRAD ARADPrincipal Angela Evington RAD RTS angela_primoballetto.comFinance Director Mike Price ACMA mike_primoballetto.comNED Advisor Linda Swanson linda_primoballetto.com Resident Artist Tigris Ta'eed pr_primoballetto.comMarketing Sabah Khallouqi marketing_primoballeto.com
Chairman Dr Olinga Ta'eed olinga_primoballetto.com
Trustee Holly Price MEd BPhil LRAD ARAD
Principal Angela Evington RAD RTS angela_primoballetto.com
Finance Director Mike Price ACMA mike_primoballetto.com
NED Advisor Linda Swanson linda_primoballetto.com
Resident Artist Tigris Ta'eed pr_primoballetto.com
Marketing Sabah Khallouqi marketing_primoballeto.com
Lily Murray (aged 11) and Ben Thomas (aged 12) joined the Cheshire Youth Ballet in summer 2008 for the Runcorn performance of Les Syphides. In 2009 Lily was admitted into Elmhurst Dance School on a full scholarship, touring with the Birmingham Royal Ballet Company. Also in 2009 Ben was audtioned for Mid-Associates at the Royal Ballet School and was offered a coveted place at White Lodge, performing at Covent Garden. Both were taught by Angela.
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About Primo Balleto
Established in 1990, and now operational in Cheshire and Monmouthshire, Primo Ballettto started life as a regional youth ballet company with premises initially at ACE Academy of Dance in Sandbach and later expanding to Mulberry House in Abergavenny. In summer 2010 we plan to open as a residential school at The Hill, a beautiful mansion in the market town of Abergavenny, located on the edges of the Brecon Beacon mountains. Our aim is to teach the philosophy of ballet to young dancers and passionately believe in the key messages and values this most purest of art forms has to offer.
Our philosophy - "dare to share a dream"
In front of every child and young adult there is a dream, but unlike most dreams this one can come true. Primo Balleto is a dance school that allows each student to fulfil their potential in a happy and safe environment, whilst developing a sense of understanding and compassion for all others. Each child will learn the meaning and value of community. A preparation for life, with a diversity of curriculum and cultural experiences. Expectation and success will be encouraged. We expect all our students to share their dreams and hope we are instumental in helping them achieve them.
Angela Evington RAD RTS (Principal)
Born in Scotland, the youngest of 4 daughters, she had to persuade her parents to send her for ballet lessons. It took time, but after receiving a pair of ballet shoes for her 10th Birthday from her eldest sister, Angela was duly sent to ballet school. Her love of ballet began and her teacher Joan Tucker was truly inspirational. Hard work was rewarded and by the age of 17, she joined the Scottish Ballet Company under the directorship of the late Peter Darrell. Whilst in the company Angela danced many challenging roles in classical ballets including Swan Lake, Giselle, Napoli, Tales of Hoffman, Cinderella, Orfeo, Carmen and La Sylphide where she even had the amazing experience of dancing on stage with Rudolf Nureyev. Her most challenging role to dance was The Russian Princess solo from Swan Lake. Opening her own Academy of Dance, she soon became one of the top ballet schools in the North providing students with high quality dance tuition. In 2003 , she took on another challenge to provide children with the opportunity to perform and develop their talents, and learn just what company life may be like.
Please contact us
Mulberry House Tel: +44 (0) 1873 855959
The Old Convent Mob: +44 (0) 7725 608040
Pen-y-Pound Fax: +44 (0) 1873 855443
Abergavenny Email: info_primoballetto.com
Monmouthshire URL: www.primoballetto.com
NP7 5UD, UK
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Costumier Theresa Blake
Vienna Festival Ballet
Mulberry House
Scottish Ballet
Waterfall Studios
Press Releases
Coleg Gwent - The Hill Feb 2010
Cheshire Life - May 2009
The School
Our approach is simple. We do not believe any child should be prejudiced or held back educationally by virtue of attending a premier specialist dance school. At Primo Balletto we ensure that the skills and qualifications attained will mean that all students will have the necessary basis to further their career goals in higher education or vocational development, even if that is not performance arts related. Within half a mile of Primo Balletto are extensive facilities including sports fields and leisure complex, swimming pools, and a Drama School all part of our outreach programme. Between The Hill and Mulberry sites, Primo Balletto offers 160 beds. mostly individual. In 2009 The Hill carried the Visit Wales 3 Star and the prestigious Hospitality Assured quality benchmarks.
Abergavenny, Brecon Beacons, Wales
Primo Balletto is nestled on a 20 acre site just outside the market town of Abergavenny, itself on the edges of The Breacon Beacons. In one of the most picturesque locations in the UK, it provides a safe, low crime and secure environment for students. The Hill is half a mile from the town centre, which has excellent rail and bus links, and dual carriageway to the rest of the UK. One hour from Cardiff and Bristol airports, and two hours from Birmingham or Heathrow international airports, Primo Balletto is particularly welcoming to international students with over 10 languages spoken. We ensure all students feel relaxed and happy in this unique environment - we are your home away from home.
Curriculum
Primo Balletto Prospectus (7 June 2010)
course details released 7th June 2010
Auditions at Primo Balletto will take the form of a ballet class lasting 75 mins. If successful and offered a further audition, a short medical by our physiotherapist will take place. There is a fee of £15 for this. Lower School applicants are required to sit a short academic paper.
ENTRY AGES and FEES
The applicants age is taken as at 31st August for September 2010 entry
Lower School 11-15yrs UK£ 25 Private Audition UK£ 35
Senior School 16-18yrs UK£ 25 Video Application UK£ 30
Teachers Courses 16+yrs UK£ 25 Associate Programme UK£ 20
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Key DatesAssociate Progamme: Saturday Term start: 6th September 2010September 11th and 25th Junior Associates 2-4 pmOctober 9th and 23rd Mid Associates 4-6 pmNovember 6th and 20th Boy Associates 2-4 pm December 4th and 18th Senior Associates 4-6 pmJanuary 8th and 22ndFebruary 5th and 19thMarch 5th and 19thApril 2nd and 16thMay 7th and 21stJune 4th and 18th July 2nd and 16th
Associate Progamme: Saturday Term start: 6th September 2010
September 11th and 25th Junior Associates 2-4 pm
October 9th and 23rd Mid Associates 4-6 pm
November 6th and 20th Boy Associates 2-4 pm
December 4th and 18th Senior Associates 4-6 pm
January 8th and 22nd
February 5th and 19th
March 5th and 19th
April 2nd and 16th
May 7th and 21st
June 4th and 18th
July 2nd and 16th
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