The Du Boisson Dance Foundation
Honorary Patrons: Dame Darcey Bussell DBE and Elizabeth Wigoder
Patrons: Nicola Tranah, Stephen Wicks
President: Georgina Black
The Du Boisson Dance Foundation is our charitable partner and is a registered charity (1088916) that was founded by our school director, Anna du Boisson. It is committed to supporting the most talented and passionate dancers and performers, irrespective of their ability to fund their training. It also supports work within the community in the field of dance, training, and the performing arts for adults and children alike.
DBDF supports both the London Vocational Ballet School (LVBS) and the part-time school, West London School of Dance (WLSD). LVBS students come from all over the country, with many starting their training at WLSD. All students at both schools have the opportunity to perform in annual shows in West End Theatres and many regularly perform as part of West End Musicals.
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The full-time students at LVBS are given full vocational training and first-rate academic education with the school gaining critical acclaim and building up an alumni network across the industry.
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Many of the full-time students subsequently fulfil their ambition to become professional classical dancers, going on to train with the world's top ballet schools such as The Royal Ballet School, English National Ballet School, Elmhurst, Elmhurst Ballet School, and the Central School of Ballet - all of whom recognise the exceptional quality of the training the students have received during their time at LVBS and WLSD.
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Full or partial bursaries are available to help those with enthusiasm and potential for children from financially difficult backgrounds, on a means-tested basis. Among the 52 students at LVBS, 40% are on partial or full bursaries; that is a significant number of pupils from underprivileged backgrounds.
The Du Boisson Dance Foundation is also committed to its work within the community promoting dance and related performing arts.
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For more information on the Foundation please email: admin@duboissondance.org
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Please help more young dancers pursue their passion and fulfil their dreams. The Du Boisson Dance Foundation's mission is to help those in need of financial support to pay for ballet lessons, fees, physio, uniforms, etc.
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Your support can make children's dreams come true:
£250 Annual production fees for a young dancer at WLSD & LVBS
£468 Annual terms fees, one weekly class for a young dancer at WLSD
£800 pays for uniform and dance shoes for a vocational student at LVBS
£990 Annual fees for a young dancer to attend the associate course at LVBS
£1340 for a child to attend 3 classes a week for a whole year at WLSD
£5000 One term's bursary for a vocational student at LVBS
£15000 Full year's bursary for a vocational student at LVBS
£45,000 Three years bursary for a vocational student at LVBS
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Changing Lives - Step By Step. All donations are greatly appreciated.
There are many different ways to donate:
Bank Transfer: Barclays Bank
Sort Code: 20-74-63
Account No: 30824941
Cheque payable to The Du Boisson Dance Foundation
Send to: The Du Boisson Studios, 58 Bulwer Street, London W12 8AP
email: admin@duboissondance.org
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