Royal Ballet - Year-Round Program - Associates Programme
46 Floral St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DA, United Kingdom
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Styles: General Classical
Description
The Associate programme, created in 1948 by our Founder Dame Ninette de Valois, nurtures young, talented students between the ages of 8 and 17 in pursuit of excellence in pre-vocational classical ballet training. Based in nine centres across the UK, the course is designed to augment an individual’s current training while introducing them to The Royal Ballet School’s System of Training, alongside other gifted children who aspire to a career in dance. Pupils continue to study with their regular dance teacher, in addition to their Associate classes each Saturday. Associates make lifelong friends on the course, dancing alongside other gifted children who share their passion for dance. Associates sometimes have the opportunity to perform with The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and other ballet companies, and many have progressed through the School and into the Royal Ballet Companies. Our Associate programme offers regional training to young dancers before they are old enough to apply for full-time training. Many students accepted into White Lodge each year are Junior Associates. Mid and Senior Associate boys are encouraged to attend our London Centre where specialist boys’ classes are held.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
8-10
Dates:
9/1/24-6/1/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
Max annual tuition per year (based on location throughout UK)
Housing - Unavailable 
Session Description
Our Junior Associate Programme is for students aged 8 to 10 who wish to take class with The Royal Ballet School, alongside their regular ballet classes. Classes run from September to June at seven centres around the UK, in London, Birmingham, Bath, Edinburgh, Eastleigh (Southampton), Leeds and Manchester (Stockport). All classes are held on Saturdays with the exception of our Edinburgh centre, which run on Sundays. Benefits An introduction to The Royal Ballet School System of Training Enhanced ballet training with the view to a full-time vocational education Dance with students of a similar age who share the same passion and drive for a career in dance The creation of life long friendships. Classes include Body conditioning Barre work Centre work including preparation for pirouettes Port de bras Jumps Opportunities The School aims to invite all Associate students to attend one pre-general rehearsal at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden during the year In addition, we invite students to attend a workshop held at the Upper School to enhance their training Occasionally, Associates are asked to take part in productions by The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and visiting companies.
Session Information
Ages:
14-15
Dates:
9/1/24-6/1/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
Max annual tuition per year (based on location throughout UK)
Housing - Unavailable
Session Description
Our Senior Associate Programme is for students aged 14-15 who wish to take class with The Royal Ballet School, alongside their regular ballet classes. Our Senior Associates are in School Years 10 and 11. Classes run from September to June in London, Birmingham and Leeds. Those who select Mid, Senior and Advanced Associate male training are encouraged to attend our London Centre where specialist male training classes are held. Classes run from September to June at five centres around the UK, in London, Birmingham, Bath, Edinburgh and Manchester (Stockport). All classes are held on Saturdays with the exception of our Edinburgh centre, which run on Sundays. Those who select Mid, Senior and Advanced Associate male training are encouraged to attend our London Centre where specialist male training classes are held. Benefits An introduction to The Royal Ballet School System of Training Enhanced ballet training with the view to a full-time vocational education Dance with students of a similar age who share the same passion and drive for a career in dance The creation of life long friendships. Classes include Body conditioning Barre work Centre work including preparation for pirouettes Port de bras Jumps Opportunities The School aims to invite all Associate students to attend one pre-general rehearsal at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden during the year In addition, we invite students to attend a workshop held at the Upper School to enhance their training Occasionally, Associates are asked to take part in productions by The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and visiting companies.
Session Information
Ages:
16-17
Dates:
9/1/24-6/1/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
Max annual tuition per year (based on location throughout UK)
Housing - Unavailable
Session Description
Our Advanced Associate Programme is designed for students aged 16-17 who wish to take a programme of weekend classes with The Royal Ballet School, alongside their regular ballet classes. Classes run on Saturdays from September to June at The Royal Ballet School in Covent Garden. Classes run from September to June in London, Birmingham and Leeds. Those who select Mid, Senior and Advanced Associate male training are encouraged to attend our London Centre where specialist male training classes are held. Classes run from September to June at five centres around the UK, in London, Birmingham, Bath, Edinburgh and Manchester (Stockport). All classes are held on Saturdays with the exception of our Edinburgh centre, which run on Sundays. Those who select Mid, Senior and Advanced Associate male training are encouraged to attend our London Centre where specialist male training classes are held. Benefits An introduction to The Royal Ballet School System of Training Enhanced ballet training with the view to a full-time vocational education Dance with students of a similar age who share the same passion and drive for a career in dance The creation of life long friendships. Classes include Body conditioning Barre work Centre work including preparation for pirouettes Port de bras Jumps Opportunities The School aims to invite all Associate students to attend one pre-general rehearsal at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden during the year In addition, we invite students to attend a workshop held at the Upper School to enhance their training Occasionally, Associates are asked to take part in productions by The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and visiting companies.
Session Information
Ages:
11-13
Dates:
9/1/24-6/1/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
Max annual tuition per year (based on location throughout UK)
Housing - Unavailable
Session Description
Our Mid Associate Programme is for students aged 11-13 who wish to take class at The Royal Ballet School, alongside their regular ballet classes. Our Mid Associates are in School Years 7, 8 and 9. Classes run from September to June at five centres around the UK, in London, Birmingham, Bath, Edinburgh and Manchester (Stockport). All classes are held on Saturdays with the exception of our Edinburgh centre, which run on Sundays. Those who select Mid, Senior and Advanced Associate male training are encouraged to attend our London Centre where specialist male training classes are held. Benefits An introduction to The Royal Ballet School System of Training Enhanced ballet training with the view to a full-time vocational education Dance with students of a similar age who share the same passion and drive for a career in dance The creation of life long friendships. Classes include Body conditioning Barre work Centre work including preparation for pirouettes Port de bras Jumps Opportunities The School aims to invite all Associate students to attend one pre-general rehearsal at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden during the year In addition, we invite students to attend a workshop held at the Upper School to enhance their training Occasionally, Associates are asked to take part in productions by The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and visiting companies.
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