For a limited time, we’re offering advanced dancers the opportunity to join our flagship 1 Year Professional Ballet Course for a focused 4-week block.
This intensive programme allows you to train full-time alongside our year-long students in a highly immersive and supportive environment. It’s a rare opportunity to experience the rigour, depth, and daily discipline of professional training - without the full-year commitment.
Whether you're preparing for auditions, returning to high-level training, or seeking to push your technique and artistry further, this course is designed to meet you at the highest standard.
WHY JOIN FOR 4 WEEKS?
- Experience the structure and intensity of our full-time, year-long Professional Ballet Course
- Join a committed cohort of pre-professional and professional dancers
- Focus on technical development, repertoire, and performance preparation
- Train under the guidance of leading professionals with global industry experience
- Build confidence, stamina, and precision in a condensed, high-impact format
- Receive personalised feedback and coaching tailored to your individual goals
What to expect
Throughout the four weeks, you will take part in a carefully structured timetable of classes and coaching sessions, designed to replicate the demands of a professional rehearsal environment. Your training will include:
Classical Ballet Technique - Daily advanced-level technique classes rooted in RAD, Cecchetti, and Russian styles, with pointe and men’s virtuosity training.
Repertoire & Solo Coaching - Work on selected classical and contemporary variations, developing performance quality, musicality, and precision.
Contemporary Technique - A focused introduction to Graham, Cunningham, and Limón methods, with improvisation and phrase development.
Pilates & Conditioning - Bespoke classes to improve strength, flexibility, posture, and injury prevention for ballet dancers.
Career Preparation & Audition Skills - Workshops in audition technique, solo preparation, presentation, and feedback from industry professionals.
Mentorship & Masterclasses - Meet guest choreographers and performers who bring insight from world-class companies and stages.
Professional Studio Culture
Train in a focused, high-performance environment that mirrors the expectations of a professional company.
Global Community of Dancers
Work alongside international peers who bring diverse styles, techniques, and perspectives to the studio.
Mindset & Performance Coaching
Learn how to manage nerves, sharpen focus, and build the mental resilience needed for a professional career.
Cross-Disciplinary Exploration
Access workshops that draw from theatre, music, and movement, expanding your versatility as a performer.
Progress You Can See and Feel
Track personal improvements in technique, stamina, and stage presence over a focused, high-impact 4 weeks.
COURSE FACULTY
The course is led by a distinguished team of ballet professionals, each bringing decades of experience as both performers and educators. With careers spanning major companies including The Royal Ballet, Scottish Ballet, and Northern Ballet, our faculty have performed on world-renowned stages and now train the next generation of dancers.
Many have taught at leading institutions including The Royal Ballet School, Central School of Ballet, and international conservatoires. Their expertise spans classical ballet, character dance, choreography, and professional performance, with teaching and choreographic work presented at venues such as the Royal Opera House, Bucharest Opera House, and Paris Opera Ballet. With extensive experience in both traditional and contemporary repertoire—as well as musicals, film, and television—our tutors offer a rich, diverse training environment rooted in professional excellence.
Aita Young MBE
Anita Young MBE ARAD FISTD, former Royal Ballet soloist, is a renowned teacher and Cecchetti specialist who has taught worldwide. She received an MBE in 2018 for services to ballet and dance education.
Tania Fairbairn
Tania, former dancer with Scottish and Northern Ballet, is now an international ballet mistress. She’s also a choreographer with credits at the Royal Opera House and in major West End musicals.
Conchita del Campo
Conchita, a Pilates expert since 1972, danced with top UK companies and legends like Fonteyn and Nureyev. She taught at London Studio Centre for 29 years and trains teachers for Body Control Pilates.
Denzil Bailey
Denzil is an English National Ballet alumni with expertise in classical Ballet and Diverse Repertoire. He is also the founder of Ballet Black a renowned, British ballet company.
Chris Wright
Chris is dedicated to helping individual dancers reach their full potential. He holds over 35 years of experience as a dancer, performer and teacher.
Estela Merlos
Estela teaches a highly physical Release-Based class. Her interest lies in creating a space to enhance our kinaesthetic sensory awareness.
Nuria Garcia
Nuria, City Academy's Artistic Director of Dance, is a regular guest teacher at prestigious schools all over the world. Specialising in Flamenco choreography and improvisation, Nuria trained in Spain under some of the most revered teachers including Antonio Canales, La Tati and Adrian Galia.
Owen Morris
Owen is a specialist Pilates and Progressive Ballet Technique Teacher working across Junior, Senior and Advanced Levels.
Jose Agudo
World-renowned choreographer and performer José Agudo blends Flamenco, Kathak, and contemporary dance. A key creative for Akram Khan Company, his work has toured globally and earned this visionary performer international acclaim.
Useful information
The course is designed for advanced and pre-professional dancers aged 18 and over. You should have an Intermediate+ level of classical ballet training and be confident in technique and (if female) pointe work.
Accommodation is not provided, but we can recommend affordable options near our studios in Central London.
Absolutely. We welcome dancers from around the world. If you need a visa to study in the UK, please ensure you check the requirements for short-term study.
This is a full-time course, running Monday to Friday, with multiple classes each day. It’s designed to replicate the structure and discipline of professional company life.
Yes. You’ll be training alongside dancers enrolled in the full-year Professional Ballet Course, giving you access to the same expert tutors and curriculum during your 4-week stay.
You’ll leave with improved technique, professional feedback, filmed material, and clearer direction for your next steps. Some dancers continue on to other programmes, auditions, or return to professional work.
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 17 Nov 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 4 weeks | City Academy Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £1,395.00 | Book Now Click the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 12 Jan 2026 - 6 Feb 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 4 weeks | City Academy Ballet Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £1,395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 13 Apr 2026 - 8 May 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 4 weeks | City Academy Ballet Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £1,395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 17 Nov 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 4 weeks | City Academy Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £1,395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 12 Jan 2026 - 6 Feb 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 4 weeks | City Academy Ballet Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £1,395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 13 Apr 2026 - 8 May 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 4 weeks | City Academy Ballet Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £1,395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
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