11+

Older children and teenagers age 11 and above can take part in a popular programme of one day courses, including Central’s Dance Days which offer aspiring dancers the opportunity to learn more about the audition process. The range of courses for both boys and girls are designed to offer a diversity of dance disciplines to improve classical technique as well as explore new styles of dance in the setting of a vocational ballet school. Browse the options here with information about timings and fees.

Dance Days (11-16 years)

Entry Requirements

Open to boys and girls aged 11-16 years old, in school years 7-11, with a minimum of RAD Intermediate Foundation or equivalent.

Course Dates

Glasgow – Saturday 9 November 2024
Manchester – Saturday 15 February 2025
Truro – Saturday 22 February 2025

Application Dates

Applications for each dance day will close one week before the event.

Cost

£60

Additional Info

Participants should wear their regular ballet uniform of leotard, tights, and ballet shoes, including pointe shoes for girls. Convertible tights can be worn for ease of transition between classes.

Course Outline

Dance Days are designed to provide a series of sample or taster classes to support participants’ current dance training programme, and to inform about life for students on a professional training course and how to access full-time vocational training with Central School of Ballet. The one day events are held annually in locations around the UK for young dancers aged 11-16 years who are hoping to pursue full-time vocational training in a Higher Education setting.

Dance Days include classes in Ballet and Contemporary led by Central School of Ballet’s undergraduate tutors, designed to emulate Central’s audition process. The Ballet class includes pointe work for girls and coaching for boys.

One Day Ballet Intensive (11-13 years)

This intensive ballet course offers participants the opportunity to improve classical technique in the setting of a full-time vocational ballet school.

Entry Requirements

Minimum RAD Intermediate Foundation or equivalent

Course Date & Time

Wednesday 19 February 2025

Application Dates

Applications open w/c 6 January 2025

Cost

£65

Additional Info

Participants should wear their regular ballet uniform of leotard, tights, and ballet shoes. Girls may wish to wear convertible tights for ease of transition between classes. We recommend that participants are equipped with a pen and notebook during the course in order to make the most of their learning experience.

Course Outline

This course is part of Central’s popular series of One Day Ballet Intensives for girls and boys of different ages and abilities. The day aims to introduce dancers to the experience of training in a vocational Ballet school. Note that this course is specifically for dancers with a minimum of RAD Intermediate Foundation or equivalent in the 11-13 age range.  The one day course includes classes in ballet and repertoire as well as an additional discipline such as jazz, Pilates, contemporary or improvisation, providing participants with the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the experience of training at Central, a world-class professional training organisation.

One Day Ballet Intensive (14-16 years)

This intensive ballet course offers participants the opportunity to improve classical technique in the setting of a full-time vocational ballet school.

Entry Requirements

Minimum RAD Intermediate or equivalent

Course Date & Time

Tuesday 18 February 2025

Application Dates

Applications open w/c 6 January 2025

Cost

£65

Additional Info

Participants should wear their regular ballet uniform of leotard, tights, and ballet shoes, including pointe shoes for girls. Convertible tights can be worn for ease of transition between classes

Course Outline

This course is part of Central’s popular series of One Day Ballet Intensives for girls and boys of different ages and abilities. The day aims to develop dancers experience of training in a vocational ballet school taught by teachers from Central’s degree faculty. Note that this course is specifically for young people with a minimum of RAD Intermediate or equivalent in the 14-16 age range. The Audition Preparation course includes ballet, coaching and contemporary classes, all taught by degree course tutors, providing participants with the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the experience of training at Central, a world-class professional training organisation.

Central Moves (8-16 years)

Central Moves workshops are for all young people aged 8-16. The course offers ballet and creative classes to develop creativity, fitness and confidence.

Entry Requirements

Open to all children and teenagers age 8-16 years

Course Date & Time

Thursday 20 February 2025

Application Dates

Applications open w/c 6 January 2025

Cost

£25

Additional Info

Participants should wear clothing that is suitable for free and flexible movement such as T-shirt and leggings and shorts or their usual ballet uniform, though this is not a requirement.

Course Outline

The course is open to all children and teenagers aged 8-16 years old and applicants of all ability levels in dance are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Boys Move (8-18)

Boys Move is a one day course offering boys of all ages and abilities the chance to experience a day at the renowned Central School of Ballet.

Entry Requirements

Open to all boys age 8-18 years

Course Dates

Application Dates

Cost

Additional Info

Boys should wear their ballet uniform if they have one, or clothes that they are comfortable to move in such as a t-shirt and leggings or shorts.

Course Outline

Dancers will experience Central’s ballet training taught by degree course tutors and have the opportunity to try a variety of new dance styles. Past courses have included masterclasses in Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Tumbling. Central’s undergraduate students will perform for attendees at the end of the day.

Ballet Intensives

Looking for longer courses suitable for an aspiring dancer? Central offers a range of longer courses for pre-vocational level, during October half term, Easter and Summer holidays. Find out more below.

Summer Course 2025

Join talented dancers from around the globe on this one or two week Summer Course at Central School of Ballet’s premises in the heart of London. Aspiring dancers aged 11-16 can expect to gain a taste of vocational training. Ballet classes take place every day, with pointe work/coaching scheduled for every alternate day. Other classes are included to provide experience of various dance and related disciplines such as contemporary, repertoire and Pilates. Dancers will also have the opportunity to be taught by some of Central’s degree course tutors.