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.
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 27 May 2026
10.00am – 4.45pm
Application Dates
Applications open Tuesday 14 April 2026
Cost
£68
Additional Info
A Sleeping Beauty themed repertoire day (female repertoire). Participants should wear their regular ballet uniform of leotard, tights, and ballet shoes. 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 usually 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 26 May 2026
10.00am – 4.45pm
Application Dates
Applications open Tuesday 14 April 2026
Cost
£68
Additional Info
A Giselle themed repertoire day (female repertoire). Participants should wear their regular ballet uniform of leotard, tights, and ballet shoes, including pointe shoes for girls.
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 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 course usually 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 28 May 2026
10.15am – 4.00pm
Application Dates
Applications open Tuesday 14 April 2026
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
Central Moves is a dynamic, fun and energising day of dance for all abilities. The course is open to children and teenagers aged 8-16 years old. Classes in ballet and creative movement are taught in age-appropriate groups by our expert teachers. Whether it is your first introduction to dance, or an opportunity to explore your technique further and create your own dance, Central Moves is a great opportunity to get moving this half term! All classes are accompanied by live musicians, helping participants to explore their musicality and creativity.
Dance Days (11-16 years)
Entry Requirements
Open to boys and girls aged 13-16 years old, in school years 9-11, with a minimum of RAD Intermediate Foundation or equivalent.
Course Dates
Glasgow – Saturday 24 January 2026
Leeds – Saturday 14 February 2026
Application Dates
Glasgow – applications close Friday 9 January 2026
Leeds – applications close Friday 30 January 2026
Cost
£50
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 13-16 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.
Boys Dance Too (11-16)
Love to dance and want to explore future training opportunities? Want to find out more about what you can do with a dance degree, and where your career might take you? Join us for a FREE day of dance exclusively for male-identifying and non-binary dancers. Work with the very best dance educators from 5 leading specialist schools to develop your dance skills and support your next steps in dance.
Entry Requirements
Open to all boys age 11-16 years
Course Dates
Sunday 15 February 2026
9:45am – 4:15pm
Application Dates
Applications are now closed.
Cost
Free
Additional Info
Applicants should have some prior experience in dance, but do not need to be experienced in all dance styles.
Course Outline
Boys Dance Too will give dancers the opportunity to experience practical sessions in ballet, contemporary, street dance styles, improvisation and choreography. You will meet expert male teachers and hear more about dance training and careers. Participants will get to dance alongisde like-minded peers, whilst discovering possibilities in dance and the wider performing arts.
