21st August
Blenheim Ambition Dance Academy
The Blenheim Ambition Dance Academy launched in September 2022 and is a partnership between Blenheim High School and Ambition School of Dance offering Lyrical, Contemporary, Commercial and Acro classes for all year groups..
The Blenheim Ambition Dance Academy provides the highest quality Dance teaching for over 100 students resulting in excellent levels of student learning and performance.
Blenheim High School recognises the importance of Dance offering both GCSE and BTEC Dance pathways which facilitates students’ progression into the Performing Arts. Students studying the BTEC Performing Arts (Dance) course also study the International Dance Teachers’ Association Level 3 Diploma for Dance Teaching Assistants course. This course is equivalent to 0.75 of one A-Level and is completed in one year, typically Year 12, assessed externally by an examiner from IDTA. There are UCAS points available – 24 for a Distinction, 26 for a Merit and 8 for a Pass. Lessons are completed weekly for 2 hours at Ambition School of Dance with the Principal of the school. This course is beneficial for students to understand the demands and intricacies of teaching and assisting, providing students with an outstanding opportunity to develop their skills of communication, leadership and creativity in an academic context.
The Dance Academy delivers a blend of provision delivered by Dance specialists from Blenheim and Ambition School of Dance. IDTA qualified coaches provide medal testing and numerous performance opportunities at significantly reduced cost meaning high levels of accountability for all students. Student benefits not only include improved Dance Skills and performance but also enhanced levels of self-esteem, wellbeing and mental health.
Academy Classes
Blenheim offers an extensive Dance Co-Curricular programme which runs through the entirety of the academic year. Students in all year groups are able to join the Blenheim Ambition Dance Academy and separately audition to be part of the Elite Dance Teams who compete at both regional and national level. Students also have the opportunity to perform in the annual Blenheim Dance Show. There are also opportunities for school trips to watch live performances in theatres. Our innovative and diverse offer provides students with high level dance coaching in a range of styles, local performance opportunities and complete IDTA external examinations. Our boys only dance club is growing and we are proud to be fully inclusive of all who want to dance. This showcases our true team Blenheim community, with students across different year groups working together, supporting each other and representing the school.
Dance Co-Curricular Timetable 2025-2026
Joining the Dance Academy
All Blenheim students are able to join the Dance Academy by enroling on ParentPay. A one-off joining fee of £10 provides students with a bespoke Academy t-shirt which is to be worn to all Academy classes.
In addition to the weekly classes Dance Academy students benefit from;
- Entrance into Medal Testing Examinations
- Community Performance Opportunities
- Participation in the annual Blenheim Dance Show
- Participation in the biannual Ambition School of Dance show at the Epsom Playhouse
- Access to school holiday dance and Musical Theatre workshops including a 15% discount
- The full timetable of Ambition classes at a 15% discount
