All companies spend the final term in the company year at London Studio Centre performing, with previous tours having taken the companies across England, to countless plaudits.
Performing companies
Images Ballet Company
Images Ballet Company (formerly Images of Dance) was created in 1991 under the Artistic Directorship of Margaret Barbieri and the guidance of Dame Alicia Markova.
The company was founded to provide classical ballet dancers with invaluable performing experience and was re-launched under its new title, Images Ballet Company, in September 2015 under the artistic direction of Jennifer Jackson.
Under the leadership of Artistic Director and Principal Ballet Teacher, Jose Martin Trujillo, the company aims to present diverse programmes of new, innovative ballets. As well as this, the company also accomplishes successful revivals of significant works, often including the element of live music in the performances.
their show was one of the most exciting I’ve seen in years with a wonderful and eclectic choice of repertoire, danced with passion and verveBruce Marriot
Dance Tabs
INTOTO Dance
INTOTO Dance presents innovative and diverse programmes nationwide and has a proud tradition of collaborating with established artists from contemporary dance and dance theatre, as well as supporting emerging choreographers, including INTOTO Dance graduates.
INTOTO Dance is led by Head of Department, Contemporary Dance and Artistic Director Sue Booker.
Palpable drive, passion and energy that comes from these young dancers. It's a chance to see the future of contemporary dance.Wayne Parsons
Choreographer
Jazz Co.
Jazz Co. was established in 1996 and is led by current Artistic Director Robbie O’Reilly.
Each year the company features a new cast of professional performers from the London Studio Centre who work cohesively with an experienced team of creatives. The company is best known for presenting an exciting array of athletic genres of jazz dance and musical theatre. With a cast full of talented youthful dancers, Jazz Co. is guaranteed to present an evening of high energy dance magic for families and dance fans alike.
[Jazz Co. are] sheer energy, joy and happinessThe Dancing Times
Seedtime
Seedtime, LSC’s Musical Theatre Company was established in 1996 and is led by Artistic Director, Clare Bloomer. Each year the company features a new cast of professional performers from London Studio Centre. The cast works cohesively with an experienced team of creatives in producing a full-length musical which is showcased in a limited season of shows at an established theatre in the UK.
Some amazing musical theatre talent for the futureArlene Phillips CBE
Choreographer, Theatre Director, Former Strictly Come Dancing Judge