Celebrating 10 Years of Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing Arts Programme

The Juilliard–Nord Anglia Performing Arts Programme is celebrating its 10th anniversary this academic year, marking a decade of transforming education through the performing arts.

Launched in the academic year 2015 through a pioneering collaboration between Nord Anglia Education and The Juilliard School, the programme has become a key part of Nord Anglia’s educational approach, enriching school cultures, transforming classrooms, and inspiring a new generation of confident, creative global citizens.

What is the Juilliard–Nord Anglia Performing Arts Programme?

Built on the shared belief that the arts are essential to a well-rounded education, the programme gives K-12 students unrivalled access to world-class learning in dance, drama, and music. It features an enquiry-led curriculum that introduces students to Juilliard’s Core Works, which are a carefully curated selection of dance, drama and musical masterpieces across different genres, historical periods, and cultures.

At the programme’s core is Juilliard Creative Classroom, an artful digital platform filled with age-appropriate resources, lesson plans and videos. This is supported by in-person visits from Juilliard Curriculum Specialists, regional training events, and the Juilliard K–12 Accomplished Teacher Programme.

A decade of impact

Over the past ten years, the programme has inspired, including BSG students, thousands of students across Nord Anglia’s global family of schools, with:

▪  59,000+ students taught by Curriculum Specialists from Juilliard.
▪  1,600+ teachers empowered through hands-on professional learning.
▪  1,700+ virtual workshops.
▪  1,000+ in-person visits from Juilliard artists and staff.

Richard Mannoia, Senior Managing Director of K–12 Programs and Initiatives at The Juilliard School, said:  "In the Juilliard-Nord Anglia programme, we aim for every student to access creative experiences in dance, drama, and music; essential resources that unleash limitless potential. We believe that young people need and deserve to nurture their deepest capacities for connection, courage, and authentic expression through the performing arts.”

Teachers describe students becoming more confident, articulate, and open to creative risk-taking, not just in the arts, but across all subjects. 

Russell Grant, Head of Secondary Music at BSG, said: “ The collaboration which BSG has with The Juilliard School enables our students to authentic and diverse experiences that helps to ignite their creativity and passion for the arts”.

Kerry Millar, BSG Principal, said: “Our 10 year partnership with The Juilliard School is extremely special; and unique to BSG as a Nord Anglia School.  The ability for BSG teachers to partner with Juilliard curriculum specialists in Music, Drama and Dance to enhance our curriculum and ignite a love of performing arts in our students is exceptional.  Our students grow in confidence, embrace their own creativity,  develop new skills and embark upon exciting projects in and beyond the classroom.”

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