Patron
Ben Wright, a former pupil of Derby Academy (School of Dance) and a successful director, choreographer and dancer, is patron of Derby Academy. Ben trained under the direction of Eve Leavaux, Derby Academy's principal, before joining Ballet Rambert.
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