Central Scotland Ballet School

Central Scotland Ballet School is a renowned dance school located in Linlithgow, offering a comprehensive dance education to students of all ages and abilities. Led by a team of professional and qualified dance teachers, the school prides itself on delivering a rounded dance education while also nurturing creativity, confidence, and ambition in a safe and encouraging environment.

At Central Scotland Ballet School, students have the opportunity to sit SQA accredited exams, which can earn them UCAS points. The school's focus is not only on technical excellence but also on creating a fun and friendly atmosphere in all classes, from preschool to advanced levels.

The school takes great joy in seeing its students grow in both confidence and technical ability as they progress through each level. Every dancer is given the opportunity to shine and reach their full potential. The teachers genuinely love watching their students thrive.

Central Scotland Ballet School is more than just a ballet school. In addition to ballet classes, students can enjoy classes in a wide range of dance styles, including jazz, commercial, tap, lyrical, cheerleading, acrobatics, and musical theatre. They can join these classes for fun or work towards exams in each style and even participate in competitions with the school's award-winning Starshine teams.

Central Scotland Ballet School began as a branch of the prestigious 'Scottish Academy of Dance' and has since grown to become one of Scotland's leading part-time ballet schools. The school was established by Mrs. Jacqueline Clark, who quickly built a fine reputation for the school. Her daughters, Amanda and Samantha, have joined her as associate directors and teachers, ensuring that the high standards set by Mrs.

Clark are maintained and that the school remains a family business.

The school offers training in Classical Ballet using the Royal Academy of Dance ballet syllabus. Students also receive professional tuition in commercial dance styles, as well as workshops with guest professional dance tutors. Many students enhance their training by successfully auditioning for professional Associate schemes and attending holiday courses at dance colleges throughout the UK. Annually, students from Central Scotland Ballet School gain places at top full-time ballet schools and dance colleges across the UK.

During the pandemic, the school successfully transitioned to online classes, ensuring that students could continue their dance education without interruption. Central Scotland Ballet School is committed to providing high-quality dance education, whether it be in-person or online, and is dedicated to supporting its students in reaching their full potential.