Elmhurst Ballet School is a registered charity and independent vocational dance school in Edgbaston, Birmingham. Founded in Camberley, Surrey in 1923, it relocated to its current purpose-built facility in 2004. The school provides full-time classical ballet training alongside academic education for students aged 11–19, from Year 7 through Year 14. Entry is by audition only. Jessica Ward has served as Principal since 2010.
Full-time students in the Lower School (Years 7–11) study classical ballet, pointe work for girls, contemporary technique, choreography, jazz, and coaching, with supported adage and strength and conditioning introduced in Year 10. Academic subjects include English, Maths, Science, and options leading to eight GCSEs. Upper School students (Years 12–14) continue dance training while studying A Levels or the King’s Trust Qualification, with Year 14 students joining Elmhurst Ballet Company. The school also offers the Young Dancers Programme for Years 4–12, recreational Ballet and Beyond classes for ages 2 through adult on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and summer and spring intensive programmes. All Ballet and Beyond classes include live piano accompaniment. Students have performance opportunities through annual summer shows, competitions, and potential collaboration with Birmingham Royal Ballet.