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 Central Moves 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 27 May 2025
9:30am – 3:45pm

Application Dates

Applications are now closed.

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 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.

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 29 May 2025
10:15am – 3:15pm

Application Dates

Applications are now closed.

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. 

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.