Junior School
The Junior School strives to provide exceptional standards of ballet tuition for all abilities whilst emphasising an open and inclusive community ethos.
Entry Requirements
Open to children of all abilities 3-18 years
Programme Length
Weekly classes after school, 3 terms per academic year
Open Days
To be announced
Fees
Paid termly, 3 terms per academic year
20% discount for Southwark residents
Application Process
Application form, followed by trial class
Uniform
Required, from Freed of London
Overview
Class Content
The in-house syllabus specifically tailored across eleven levels for pupils aged 3-18 years is created to run in line with academic school years and provides a solid foundation on which aspiring ballet dancers can build. This is consistent with the approach of our Associate Programme and Undergraduate Degree Programme.
Classes commence with Pre-Ballet for children aged 3, (turning 4), in the year before they start school. The youngest levels focus on the development of rhythm, co-ordination, musicality and imagination. By Level 2 a more formal approach is adopted, building a basic knowledge of ballet vocabulary and posture. As pupils progress through the levels these core principles are expanded and refined so that by Level 6 pupils have a broad knowledge of ballet vocabulary and are beginning to develop a sense of musicality and expression. The higher Levels (7-9) are excellent training ground for pupils who may wish to pursue dance as a career as well as those who are keen to develop their hobby to a high standard. Levels 8 and 9 are two-year programmes; Level 8 is for pupils in School Years 8 and 9, and Level 9 is for pupils in School Years 10 and 11. The oldest group, the 16-18 Years Ballet is designed for pupils who have 5 years or more experience in Ballet and wish to progress with dance at college or university level.
Junior School classes take place on Tuesday to Thursday evenings from 4.30pm onwards. Boys Ballet classes are also available in the Junior school for all abilities on Wednesday evenings.
Entry Requirements
Children aged 3-16 years with classes for different ages, experience, and abilities. See class content above.
How to Apply
Fees
Fees are paid termly, 3 terms per academic year.
20% discount available to Southwark residents.
Bursaries
We have a limited number of bursaries available to support access to our classes, with qualifying criteria listed below. If you would like to find out more, please contact the Associate School and Short courses Manager, jo.hurst@csbschool.co.uk
Central School of Ballet is committed to addressing issues of under-representation in ballet and higher education. To achieve this, we identify and target prospective, talented students from low income backgrounds that are currently under-represented, particularly including students:
- from postcodes where participation in higher education is low
- from under-represented ethnic backgrounds
- students classified as having a disability
For further information about Widening Participation at Central School of Ballet please click here.
Term Dates
3 terms per year – Autumn Sep-Dec, Spring Jan-March/April, Summer April-July
Timetable
Classes take place Tuesday-Thursday from 4.30pm during term time.
Student Support
- Additional events such as Family Week, Junior School Show, hair demonstration week
- Degree students assist with all Pre-Ballet-Level 2 classes