Meet the team

Alex began dancing from the age of 6. He then went on to train at the prestigious Royal Ballet School’s White Lodge and then it’s Upper School from 1988 – 1995. During his time at the school he was selected to tour with the Birmingham Royal Ballet Company and also chosen to work with the […]

Claire Jones is a Mum to four boys, two of whom study ballet. Claire was employed at the first all boys ballet school in London, from its inception, working as a Secretary through to Operations Manager. Claire has many years of experience of experience in coaching various sporting activities to both children and adults, focusing particularly on […]

As a mum with two sons, who have both danced and performed in the past, Lea Smith co-founded the Boys Ballet Academy with Claire Jones, to open up more opportunities for boys who love to dance, but don’t always feel comfortable in a mixed environment.  Lea is experienced in web and marketing. She is also the founder […]