Private School News

The English Youth Ballet

Four ballet pupils from Stonyhurst College will dance in a production of ‘Giselle’ with the English Youth Ballet in March. Paul and Olivia (who attend St Mary’s Hall, Stonyhurst’s prep school, St Mary’s Hall) and Alice and Joey from the College auditioned for 2 hours, along with 290 other children, in an intensive rehearsal run by professional dancers. They demonstrated excellent technique and the ability to learn effectively, which is essential for the rehearsals now underway for the public performance. “They’ve done exceptionally well and I’m really proud of them,” said their teacher Mrs Natasha Jones.

‘Giselle’ will be performed at The Charter Theatre, Preston.

Photograph shows
Joey, in the centre, and Alice and Paul on the right. Also pictured on the left are Helen and Celina (front).