"I can't thank Nicola enough for the incredible work she has done for my daughter. We even
decided to move closer to the school to fully dedicate this year to her audition prep. It was a tough journey, but thanks to Nicola, she has achieved her goal!"
Dancer who joined the Nicola Tarry Pre-Vocational programme in late 2023, and in 2025 achieved an offer to The Royal Ballet School and a funded offer to Tring Park School for Year 7, with September 2025 start.
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"Since joining Nicola's classes, our daughter's dancing has come on in leaps and bounds. Our daughter would not be the dancer she is without her. Her dedication and commitment to each and every dancer is awe inspiring. There is a special kind of atmosphere created at her school, unique, fun, challenging and professional. She encourages the students to explore themselves, and their relationship to their dancing, in a safe and supportive environment. The children make life-long friendships, not only with each other but with Nicola too. It's not an understatement to say that working with Nicola has changed our daughter's fate, future and life forever. We will always be grateful and think so fondly of this chapter in our lives".
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"Nicola is an incredible teacher that has brought out the best in our daughter, giving her the skills and self-belief to truly express he joy in dance. Without Nicola, our daughter would not be the strong confident dancer she is today".
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Dancer who joined the Nicola Tarry Pre-Vocational programme in September 2024, and achieved offers to the Royal Ballet School, Elmhurst Ballet School and an MDS funded offer to Tring Park for Year 7 with a September 2025 start.
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"In only six short months, Nicola, with meticulous guidance and support, has nurtured and inspired my daughter to a level of expression and precision which has turned her dance dreams into a reality".
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Dancer who joined the Nicola Tarry Pre-Vocational programme in September 2024, and achieved offers to Elmhurst Ballet School and an MDS funded offer to Tring Park for Year 7 with a September 2025 start.
"What I most like about the school is that Nicola always has the dancers' best interests at heart, before everything else".
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Dancer who joined the Nicola Tarry Pre-Vocational programme in 2023, and achieved a Year 7 offer the Royal Ballet School with a September 2025 start.
"My daughter's decision to train as a classical ballet dancer came later than other children wanting year 7 entry to vocational schools - Nicola's ability to differentiate the learning within her pre-vocational classes is outstanding. she expects high standards from her students and they in turn work hard for her. She achieves an exceptional balance of tough love where the students aim high whilst feeling nurtured and so are able to grow in a safe space. Her obvious passion for her craft along with an amazing work ethic, drive and energy make her a fantastic role model for the young dancers that she teaches".
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"Thank you Nicola for helping me and believing in me to become the dancer I am today. You've given me the confidence to go for it".
​​​​Dancer who joined the Nicola Tarry Pre-Vocational programme in 2023, and achieved a Year 9 offer to Tring Park, together with the prestigious Eve Pettinger award, with a September 2025 start.
"After joining the school, Nicola gave me a warm welcome. Since then, she's always pushed me do my best and has always been able to get the best out of me. I'm so grateful for all she has done and thankful for how she was able to boost my confidence".
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Dancer who joined the Nicola Tarry Pre-Vocational programme in September 2024, and achieved Year 12 offers for Elmhurst Ballet School, Tring Park and Acosta Dance, and the Year 12 Central School of Ballet waitlist, all with a September 2025 start.
