Dancers aged 10 to 15 who already have a good base and a strong foundation for their age, and who attend ballet classes regularly. The course is selective.
From the photographs and information submitted with the application. The School does not select by in-person audition and does not accept video applications; results are emailed to applicants several weeks after the deadline.
Yes. Boarders live at White Lodge in Richmond Park with full board for the length of the course. Residential places are limited: if no bed space is available the dancer attends as a day student and the family arranges accommodation.
Classical ballet technique and repertoire, character, contemporary, Pilates, body conditioning, stagecraft and creative work. Classes are grouped by age.
The Royal Ballet School’s own artistic staff, joined in some classes by guest teachers chosen for their professional ballet experience.
A pastoral team cares for boarders and contacts the family directly if there is any concern. Dancers boarding for the first time are advised to spend a few practice nights away from home beforehand. Requests to share a room with a friend are met where capacity allows.
Yes. Every non-UK dancer must have a UK-based guardian who can be contacted in an emergency and who can collect the dancer if they have to leave the premises. Professional guardian agencies are an option for families with no UK contacts. A dancer cannot attend without one.
Yes — a certificate is presented at the end of the course, after the final cool down and reflection.
No auditions for the full-time or Associate programmes are held during the UK Intensive Courses. The Intensive is training in its own right.
Yes. The School opens and closes applications for each season and publishes the deadline with the course; an application fee is charged once per application.
