8 – 11 Years

Older children 8-11 years can take part in a range of courses across diverse 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 Dance Around the World Boys Move

One Day Ballet Intensive (8-10 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 Grade 2 or equivalent

Course Date & Time

Tuesday 28 May 2024
10:00am – 5:00pm

Application Dates

Applications are now open.

Cost

£60

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.

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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 taught by teachers from Central’s Degree faculty.  Note that this course is specifically for young people with a minimum of RAD Grade 2 or equivalent in the 8-1o age range.  The one day course includes ballet and repertoire as well as an additional class is included in the course, in either jazz, Pilates, contemporary or improvisation.

Dance Around the World (8-16 years)

A Dance Around The World workshop for all young people aged 8-16. The course will boast an exciting diversity of dance styles and allow participants to learn about four styles of dance from different cultures across the globe.

Entry Requirements

Open to all children and teenagers age 8-16 years

Course Date & Time

Thursday 30 May 2024
10:00am – 4:30pm

Application Dates

Applications are now open.

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.

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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

Applications are now closed.

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.