The London Ballet Conservatory will open its doors in Kensington and Chelsea, under the direction of Sandrina Spiteri Gonzi, an Elmhurst Ballet and English National Ballet trained dancer. Its mission is to provide expert education in Classical Ballet, and the Performing Arts and inspire the next generation of young artists.
Founder, Sandrina Spiteri Gonzi
RAD R.T.S
Cecchetti DDE
Sandrina started her vocational ballet training at Elmhurst Ballet School and later moved to English National Ballet School in London. She holds a BA in Dance and a Masters in Creativity and Innovation. Sandrina has over 10 years of experience in teaching and in 2017 at just 26, set up her first ballet school in Malta, The National Ballet Conservatory, advisory board members of the school included;
Principal at the Royal Ballet ,Yasmine Naghdi
Principal at San Francisco Ballet, Sasha Mukhamedov
First Soloist at The Royal Ballet, Tierney Heap
Artist Mari Kawanishi
Artist at Birmingham Royal Ballet, Ruth Brill
In 2021 Sandrina returned to living in London were she met Dorothy Ind from Chelsea Ballet Schools who gave her the opportunity to teach ballet at number of prestigious independent schools such as Garden House Sloane Square, The Hampshire School Chelsea, James Allen Pre Prep Dulwich, St. Anthony’s School for Girls Hampstead and Prince’s Garden School South Kensington. Furthermore she taught at Italia Conti Performing Arts, Cecchetti Associates and many other wonderful ballet schools in Putney, Fulham and Chelsea.
By 2023, Sandrina was ready for her next venture and The London Ballet Conservatory was born !
‘The London Ballet Conservatory will enable students to achieve outstanding training in a happy, supportive and professional environment and I am excited to take on this new venture’
Founder Sandrina Spiteri Gonzi
Age 2 – 6
Starting your dance journey with LBC
Our Early Years Division is designed as a playful introduction to dance and music. Classes begin at age 2 and are specifically designed for little movers and their carers. At age 3 they will attend lessons on their own, following a creative class structure aimed at enjoyment and developing confidence. By age 4 they will begin to follow the globally recognised Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus in Pre Primary and Primary. At age 5 and 6 they will be given the opportunity to enter in for examinations at the RAD headquarters in Battersea. Each child is given a certificate and a badge of honours to mark their achievement. Further more they will make friends and build an appreciation for the ballet and the Theatre.
LBC prides itself on offering inclusive, enjoyable dance training to all, however, at age 7 we have designed two pathways for pupils to choose from, catering for those wishing to pursue dance classes recreationally and those showing potential and interest in dance as a professional career.
RECREATIONAL DIVISION – Minimum attendance 1 class per week
Age 7+
LBC SCHOLARS DIVISION – By audition only. Minimum attendance 3 classes per week
Age 7+
Click here to read more about our full list of classes and their descriptions
Shows & Performance Opportunies
Every other year The London Ballet Conservatory puts on a full scale production giving each child a chance to experience the joy of the theatre. In addition we offer lots of exciting opportunities for our LBC dancers to perform, such as events, fairs and competitions.
Holiday Workshops & Summer Camp
Held during every half-term, Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays. These are designed to introduce children to ballets like Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, etc. to life using original and/or adapted choreography, costume and crafts. All culminate in a short performance at the end of the week.
THE TEAM
Sandrina’s team of teachers are all classically trained ballerinas who are extensively trained and passionate about passing on their knowledge and love of dance to the next generation of students. Every teacher is fully insured and qualified with up to date CRB checks and first aid training to ensure your child learns in the most safe and professional environment.