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About Bellagio Dance Studios

Bellagio Dance Studios is a dance studio located in Birmingham, operating from Bells Farm Community Centre. Founded by Jess Hallam, who trained at Stella Mann College of Performing Arts and danced with the English Youth Ballet, the studio teaches classes for all ages, levels, and aspirations. The teaching team includes Lynn Hallam and Angelica Ward.

The studio offers ballet, tap, modern commercial, lyrical contemporary, acro dance, and musical theatre. Ballet training incorporates both traditional and modern techniques, with instruction in ISTD and RAD syllabuses. Modern commercial classes cover street dance styles including B-boying, popping, and locking. Acro dance combines ballet with acrobatics, while musical theatre classes integrate dance, acting, and singing built on a foundation in ballet, tap, and jazz.

Students participate in dance competitions. At the Moseley Stage Dance Festival in November 2023, the studio’s dancers earned multiple placements across solo, duet, trio, and troupe categories in ballet, acro, lyrical, cabaret, modern, and song and dance divisions. The studio also received several overall trophies including highest mark awards and a choreography award.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bellagio Dance Studios?

Bellagio Dance Studios is a dance studio in Birmingham with over 30 years of dance industry excellence. Founded by Jess Hallam, the studio is described as a dedicated team focused on the profound impact of movement. The studio aims to bridge the gap between diverse cultures through dance and creates an artistic family environment for its students. The teaching staff includes founder Jess Hallam, who trained at Stella Mann College of Performing Arts with a Level 6 National diploma in Musical Theatre, danced with the English Youth Ballet, and holds an IDTA Associate in Ballet with training in ISTD and RAD syllabuses. Additional teachers include Lynn Hallam and Angelica Ward.

Where is Bellagio Dance Studios located?

The studio is located at Bells Farm Community Centre, Bells Lane, B14 5QP in Birmingham.

What does Bellagio Dance Studios offer?

The studio offers ballet classes that include both traditional ballet and modern techniques, tap classes, modern commercial dance also known as street dance with sub-genres including B-boying, popping, and locking, lyrical contemporary classes, acro dance that combines ballet and acrobatics with emphasis on smooth transitions and expressive storytelling, and musical theatre classes built on a foundation in ballet, tap, and jazz that teach dance, acting, and singing together.

Who is Bellagio Dance Studios for?

The studio welcomes students of all ages, levels, and aspirations who wish to join their inclusive community and artistic family.

What ages, levels, or audiences does Bellagio Dance Studios cater for?

The studio caters for all ages, levels, and aspirations, from beginners to advanced dancers.

What opportunities does Bellagio Dance Studios offer?

The studio provides opportunities for dancers to participate in competitions, with students achieving multiple placements and overall trophies at dance festivals including first place wins in classical trios, acro solos, cabaret troupes, and choreography awards.

What teaching methods or syllabus does Bellagio Dance Studios follow?

The founder trained in ISTD and RAD syllabuses and holds an IDTA Associate in Ballet. Ballet training includes both traditional ballet and modern techniques. Musical theatre classes are built on a foundation in ballet, tap, and jazz.

Does Bellagio Dance Studios offer performances, competitions, or events?

Students participate in dance competitions and festivals where they compete in categories including ballet, acro, lyrical, modern, song and dance, cabaret, and classical performances in solo, duet, trio, and troupe formats.

How can I contact Bellagio Dance Studios?

You can contact the studio by email at redacted@example.com, by telephone at 07518 130 254, or by mail at Bells Farm Community Centre, Bells Lane, B14 5QP.

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