Dance

Each year the ESU makes an award to an outstanding student at the Royal Academy of Dance. Throughout the year, events at Dartmouth House are held to raise money to support the Award..

The Royal Academy of Dance administers this award, and all enquiries should be directed to

Two students at the Royal Academy of Dance were selected and sponsored by the English-Speaking Union in 2008.

 Lianne Pooi Heen Cheong from Malaysia is a second year student on the BA (Hons) Dance Education programme. Dedicated to the course, Lianne has shown remarkable progress in her studies, despite the additional challenge of studying English as a second language. Achieving the highest grade of the whole group in her summative case study, Lianne was placed in the outstanding category in the assessment.

Rania Leontiou from Cyprus is a Level 2 student on the BA (Hons) Ballet Education programme also benefitted from the ESU’s support. Enthusiastic, with a passion for learning, Rania is a key members of the cohort, supporting her peers and volunteering for Faculty of Education activities throughout her first year at the Royal Academy of Dance. With an excellent academic record, Rania is a promising student indicating her potential to become a first class student.

The English-Speaking Union is proud to support the two incredibly worthy recipients of the scholarship.

(Applicants are chosen on the recommendation of the Royal Academy of Dance).