Tag Archives: Royal Ballet School

Labour’s tax raid on private schools could mean no more Billy Elliots

The head of the Royal Ballet School has warned that the Billy Elliot story could become impossible due to Labor’s plan to impose VAT on private schools. David Gajadharsingh said the proposed 20 per cent tax would likely “take away opportunities” for talented children from less affluent backgrounds, which could damage ballet’s reputation in the… Read More »

Why is the toxic ballet world resistant to change?

Difficult art: ballet wears out feet, body and mind – SimonSkafar It has been the most outwardly beautiful of art forms for more than half a millennium; It is the dream of little girls all over the world, with young hopefuls throwing themselves at the feet of schools every year. But a series of allegations… Read More »