Central Announces New Autumn Intensive and Changes to Short Courses

9 August 2024

Central School of Ballet offers a wide range of short courses for young people, at all stages of their dance journey, from ages 4 to 16. These short courses take place at Central School of Ballet, located in the heart of London. Students are taught by Central’s degree course tutors as well as guest tutors in our gorgeous dance studios. The range of short courses have individual aims, but collectively they support students in gaining confidence, musicality, strength and an expanded movement vocabulary.

For young dancers looking to audition for vocational schools this Autumn, an exciting new intensive has been announced for October half term. The three-day course offers students the opportunity to learn more about the audition process, receive expert coaching from tutors who also make up Central’s audition panel, and gain the confidence they need to prepare for auditions.

The course includes a daily ballet class focusing on audition technique, with additional pointe work or allegro and coaching. Other classes include contemporary, improvisation, Pilates and strength and conditioning, with a particular focus on warming up for auditions. Participants will also receive individual feedback from tutors on the final day of the course. Participation in Central’s Audition Preparation Course is subject to meeting the age and minimum grade requirements: students aged 14-16 years, in school years 9-11, with a minimum of RAD intermediate, or equivalent, in ballet.

Applications for the Autumn Audition Preparation Course are now open, and you can find out more and apply here. Applications will close on Friday 20 September and offers will be made on Monday 23 September 2024.

Central’s Spring and Summer courses will return in 2025, with applications opening on Monday 4 November for both intensives. Applications will then close on Monday 10 February at 9am, with offers being sent for the Spring Course on Monday 17 February, and for the Summer Course on Monday 24 February 2025. To find out more about the Spring and Summer courses, and how to apply, click here. To see what our 2024 Summer Course was like and get a feel for all of the incredible classes our students took part in, view our Instagram highlight here.

Central’s range of short courses will return in February and May half terms in 2025, with an exciting line-up of classes and tutors. Our popular one-day ballet intensives are once again on offer for 8-10, 11-13 and 14-16-year-olds. These ballet intensive days offer classes in ballet, repertoire, and an additional style which will be announced via social media closer to the half terms. This year, Central is introducing the new Central Moves one-day course for 4-7 and 8-16 years. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply. The course is designed to help build confidence and enjoyment in dance, whilst helping young people develop their movement and find their creativity.

All of Central’s short courses offer Southwark residents a 10% discount. To access the discount, when applying for the course please check the box to confirm that you are a Southwark resident. When making payment you will be sent a discount code which you will apply when making your purchase on the Central website. At the beginning of the course, you will be asked to show proof of address.

With Central’s degree programme auditions due to open on Tuesday 1 October, Central is also pleased to once again be offering Dance Days around the UK in line with our preliminary auditions. More information will be announced soon including dates, locations and how to book. Stay up to date with all announcements by following us on Instagram and Facebook, and signing up to our mailing list at the bottom of the website.