The School of Ballet Theatre UK is proud to work in partnership with the University of West London in the development and delivery of our BA (Hons) Ballet Performance. The course provides each student with elite vocational training combined with professional performance experience to develop the skills required to successfully transition from a student to a professional dancer. Students on the course will gain a unique experience by working alongside Ballet Theatre UK, one of the countries leading touring classical companies. Ballet Theatre UK tour nationally with new work and iconic classical productions with its acclaimed company of international dancers. Working alongside professional dancers, in the studio and on stage, allows unprecedented access to life as a professional dancer and provides invaluable experiences to further develop the graduate to prepare them for their first steps into the industry.
18-22
9/4/24-6/1/25
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The primary focus of the course is ballet. Following a daily ballet class, students will partake in several classes in Pointe Work/Men’s Technique, Virtuosity, Pas de Deux, Repertoire and Variations to provide a well rounded classical training. In addition, students will also receive classes in contemporary dance, studying the Graham, Cunningham and Limon methods, as well as Technical Jazz Technique to develop versatility, a must for employment post-graduation. The School places great emphasis on the importance of health and well-being and has created a physical conditioning programme with the aim of developing technical facility by improving strength, flexibility and stamina. It is essential that all students are both mentally and physically prepared to ensure they reach their greatest potential and therefore a long and successful career.