Associates Training Programme

For passionate dancers seeking additional weekly ballet and contemporary dance training, enhancing technical skills and performance abilities.

We currently offer this programme in Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester.

About the programme

Our Associates Training Programme offers ballet and contemporary dance training for students aged 7-18yrs, who are seeking additional training to complement their training at their local dance school. This programme focuses on enhancing ballet and contemporary technique, whilst also providing an environment for students to develop their musicality, artistic performance levels and confidence during repertoire and creative classes.

  • Weekly associate-style training: with exposure to multiple teaching styles of ballet & contemporary in a supportive, structured environment.
  • Develop and progress your technique: with regular training that complements your local dance training you will improve posture, strength, balance and musicality that will enhance all areas of your dance journey.
  • Train with industry professionals: work with teachers and choreographers who are currently or have previously worked with leading dance companies and schools
  • Grow your artistry and confidence: express your artistry with the opportunity to perform in the end-of-year showcase
  • Build friendships and teamwork: work in a supportive and like-minded group of passionate dancers and make friends that will last a lifetime

At the end of the programme, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate some of their learnings in a small and intimate showcase, where students will perform ballet and contemporary repertoire. Each student will receive 2x complimentary tickets to the showcase, and 1x complimentary ticket will be offered to each student's local dance teacher too.

Join this programme

Please visit your local website to find audition dates for our next Associates Training Programme in your area.

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