Our Feature in Burnley Lifestyle Magazine

Beyond the barre: Burnley’s Newest Base for ballerinas We’re really pleased to be featured in the latest edition of Burnley Lifestyle Magazine. The article, “Beyond the Barre: Burnley’s Newest Base for Ballerinas,” takes a look at how Mentors in Ballet Education began, our move to Burnley and the journey that led us from professional ballet […]

Boys Days of Dance

Sunday 26th October 2025 • 10:00 – 15:00 We’re delighted to announce that MIBE Director Simon Kidd will be hosting a day of dance for young aspiring male-identifying dancers. The day is designed for boys aged between 9 and 14 years, and all are welcome, whether you are new to dancing or not. Included will […]

Senior Summer Ballet 2025 Completed

Thank you for joining us at summer school! A big thank you to all the students who joined us for a fun and productive week of our summer course this year! We had a great time with you all and loved the studios being filled with such energy, focus and enthusiasm. We were so impressed with […]

MIBE Ballet Gala 2025 • A Night Celebrating Excellence in Dance

A Celebration of Excellence in Dance Recently, we held our Gala Performance at Burnley College and what a great evening it was. Families, staff, alumni and supporters gathered to celebrate the exceptional talent and dedication of our Elite and Enhancement programmes students, and the stage was filled with energy, talent, and passion. Rehearsals In the […]

Senior Summer Ballet Adventure: 2025 • Ages 13+

Join Us for an Unforgettable Week of Dance and Creativity! Join us for Senior Summer School for ages 13+. The course offers a perfect blend of physical training, artistic exploration, and theatrical fun, ensuring a week filled with growth, creativity, and joy. Morning Sessions: Building Strong Foundations Body Conditioning: Start each day with exercises essential […]

The Elite Vocational Course • Apply to Audition Ages 8-14 Years 5-9

Audition For Ages 8-14 Years 5-9 The Elite Classical Ballet Course is designed for students with outstanding potential in classical ballet to receive instruction from a world-renowned classical ballet faculty. The Curriculum The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to provide a well-rounded approach to training. Together, these elements encourage technical excellence, artistic growth, and a deeper understanding […]

MIBE Summer Ballet Adventure: 2025 – Ages 8–13

Join Us for an Unforgettable Week of Dance and Creativity! This summer, immerse your child in the enchanting world of ballet with our specially designed Summer School for ages 8 to 13. The course offers a perfect blend of physical training, artistic exploration, and theatrical fun, ensuring a week filled with growth, creativity, and joy. […]

‘From Studio to Stage’ Celebrations

Recently, the Cecchetti Society Trust held its annual “From Studio to Stage” event at The Royal Ballet School in London. We’re proud to say our current Mentors in Ballet Education students Maddison and Momoka, along with alumni Emily and Elizabeth, gave fantastic performances that showed off their hard work and love for ballet. From Studio […]

Auditions – Saturday Enhancement Course

Sunday 18th May!!! If you are between the ages of 7-18, and would like to join our Saturday Enhancement Course, now held at Burnley College’s fully equipped, professional performance space. Then join us for our auditions on Sunday 18th of May 2025. To apply, please email Mrs Lynsey Kidd at lkidd@balleteducation.co.uk

MIBE Website Launch

Welcome to Our New Website! We are absolutely thrilled to unveil our brand new website for Mentors in Ballet Education! The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of excitement and hard work. With the incredible support of our friends and family, we’ve launched our new business and brand, secured a fantastic ballet venue, formed […]