Applications for 2024-25 now CLOSED
A year-long course for 11 – 17 year olds with raw talent and potential in dance, who may have had less access to dance opportunities.
Through a programme of ballet, conditioning, contemporary and creative classes, plus workshops in other dance styles, dancers will build a foundation of skill, knowledge and creativity to springboard onto pre-vocational training.
Focused classes will broaden participants understanding of ballet and contemporary dance, developing their confidence and bridging the gap to the next level of training.
Participants will immerse themselves in an open and engaging environment, exploring dance and creativity to connect to future pathways whilst discovering their individual voice.
Through individual mentoring, participants will be supported by our team of artists, nurturing their progression and guiding them to the next step.
We are particularly interested in working with young people who have experienced fewer opportunities in dance. We have bursaries and travel bursaries available to support participants in accessing the course.
Digging deep into the foundations of technique in ballet, participants will develop their strength, coordination and confidence in approaching barre and centre work. As the class progresses, participants’ understanding of vocabulary will grow and they will begin to connect their technical development with more complex sequences.
Previous ballet experience is not required to take part in the course.
Through technical classes and creative work, participants will explore the possibilities of the body, finding a grounded centre that they can move from. As their confidence builds, participants will begin to explore the dynamic qualities of movement in both their own and taught material whilst developing their creative response.
SATURDAYS
10:00 Ballet
11:20 Contemporary
12.30 Creative
Tutorials will be available to dancers across the academic year 12.30 – 13.00 and 16.00 – 16.30.
September – July, Saturdays, term time. Additional opportunities during the year.
Rambert School of Ballet & Contemporary Dance
St Margarets Drive
Twickenham TW1 1QN
£280 per term (full price)
Bursaries are available for 25 – 75% of the course fee for UK residents whose household income is under £42,875. You will need to provide some evidence of your household income, and we can support you through this process. We have travel bursaries available for participants receiving a fee bursary to support with costs coming to and from the course.
We are looking for young dancers with enthusiasm, energy and a passion for dance. We are particularly interested in working with dancers who may have had less access to high quality dance opportunities.
We will welcome everyone that applies to a ‘get to know us’ workshop, providing an opportunity for you to get to know the school, and for us to get to know you and see if the course is the right fit. You will take part in both ballet and contemporary classes in the workshop day, but do not need experience in either style to take part.
Saturday 22 June 2024, 10.00-13.00
APPLICATIONS FOR 2024-25 are now CLOSED.
For questions, please email info@rambertschool.org.uk