The Du Boisson Dance Foundation
Honorary Patrons: Dame Darcey Bussell, DBE
Patrons: Elizabeth Wigoder, Nicola Tranah, Stephen Wicks
The Du Boisson Dance Foundation is a registered charity (1088916) that was founded by the former Rehearsal Director of Rambert, Anna du Boisson. It is committed to attracting the most talented and passionate dancers and performers, irrespective of their ability to pay. 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, many starting their careers at WLSD All students at both schools have the opportunity to perform in twice-yearly shows in West End Theatres and several are currently performing in 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 receiving an Outstanding in All Areas from Ofsted in 2013.
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, the English National Ballet School, Elmhurst, and the Central School of Ballet, all of whom recognize the exceptional quality of the training the students have received during their time at LVBS and WLSDance.
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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.
The charity is based in Shepherds Bush.
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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 fee 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 support is 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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