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 (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 26 May 2026
10.00am – 4.30pm
Application Dates
Applications open Tuesday 14 April 2026
Cost
£68
Additional Info
A Coppelia 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 young people with a minimum of RAD Grade 2 or equivalent in the 8-1o age range. The one day course usually includes ballet and repertoire as well as an additional class, in either jazz, Pilates, contemporary or improvisation.
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
New for 2025 – 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.