Student Accommodation near Central School Of Ballet

Founded in 1982 by Ann Stannard and Christopher Gable. Highly respected within the dance world for its rigorous training, high standards, and successful graduates who go on to perform with leading ballet companies internationally. Offers a comprehensive curriculum rooted in classical ballet technique, incorporating contemporary dance and other related disciplines to develop versatile and employable dancers.

Intensive Training: Student life is highly focused on dance training, with a demanding schedule of daily classes, rehearsals, and performances.

Performance Opportunities: The highlight for many students is the opportunity to tour with Ballet Central, gaining real-world performance experience in front of diverse audiences.

Close-Knit Community: The relatively small size of the school fosters a strong sense of community among students and faculty, creating a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

Central London Location: Situated in the vibrant South Bank area of London, offering access to a rich cultural scene, including theaters, galleries, and other artistic venues.

Shared Passion: Students are united by their passion for ballet and their commitment to pursuing a professional dance career.

Considering the central Southwark location, here are some popular and convenient areas for student accommodation:

Southwark: Offers a mix of modern apartments and some student-specific housing, often within walking distance or a short bus ride to the Central School of Ballet. Can be moderately expensive.

Elephant & Castle: Located south of Southwark, often more affordable with a significant student population and good transport links (Northern and Bakerloo lines).

Bermondsey: East of London Bridge, a trendy area with a mix of warehouse conversions and apartments, accessible by walking or a short bus/Tube ride (Jubilee Line).

Waterloo/Lambeth: West of Southwark, offers proximity to Waterloo Station and good transport links, can be relatively expensive closer to the station.

London Bridge: Offers proximity to the Central School of Ballet (especially the eastern end of Borough High Street), but tends to be pricier.

Kennington: South of Elephant & Castle, more affordable with good Northern Line connections.

Canada Water: To the east, a developing area with good Jubilee Line and Overground links, potentially more affordable than central areas.

Getting to Central School of Ballet (Southwark):

• By Tube (London Underground): Several Tube stations are within a short walking distance:
  • Southwark Station (Jubilee Line): Approximately a 5-minute walk.
  • Waterloo Station (Jubilee, Northern, Bakerloo, Waterloo & City lines): Approximately a 10-12 minute walk.
  • London Bridge Station (Northern and Jubilee lines): Approximately a 10-15 minute walk.
     
• By Train (National Rail):
  • Waterloo Station: A major National Rail terminus with connections across the South of England.
  • London Bridge Station: Another major National Rail terminus with connections across the South East.
  • Waterloo East Station: Adjacent to Waterloo, with Southeastern services.
     
• By Bus: The Webber Street area is served by numerous bus routes. Use the Transport for London (TfL) website or a journey planner app (like Citymapper or Google Maps) to find the most convenient routes from your accommodation or other parts of London. Look for buses serving Waterloo Station, Blackfriars Road, and Southwark Street.
   
• By Walking and Cycling: Southwark is a central location, and depending on where you live, walking and cycling to the campus are feasible.

Student Travel Within London:

• Oyster Card or Contactless Payment: The most convenient way to pay for public transport in London (Tube, buses, trams, DLR, and most National Rail services).
• Travel Zones: The Central School of Ballet is located within Zone 1. Ensure your Oyster card or ticket covers this zone.
• Bus Hopper Fare: Allows unlimited bus and tram journeys within one hour of your first tap-in.
• Daily and Weekly Capping: Oyster and contactless payments have daily and weekly caps, limiting how much you spend.

Student Discounts on Travel:

• 18+ Student Oyster Photocard: If you are 18 or over, enrolled on a full-time course in London, and meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard. This gives you 30% off adult-rate Travelcards and Bus & Tram Pass season tickets. Check the TfL website for details and application.
• National Rail Discounts: If you use National Rail services frequently for travel within or outside London, a 16-25 Railcard can save you 1/3 on most fares