Advanced / Professional Ballet Course - 6 Months

In-depth training covering a range of methodologies including RAD, Cecchetti, Vaganova, and Bournonville, with pointe work and men’s technique included.

Exploration of modern movement vocabulary through Graham, Limón, and Cunningham techniques. Includes improvisation and choreographic exercises.

Develop essential partnering skills for classical and contemporary work.

Study and rehearse classical and neo-classical pieces for performance and audition.

Create original work individually and in groups, preparing for regular in-studio sharings.

Focused sessions to build core strength, alignment, and functional movement.

Explore folk and character dance styles, alongside traditional mime elements integral to classical roles.

Topics include:Nutrition for dancersSafe practice and injury preventionRehabilitationAudition techniquesMusicality for dancers & more

Live auditions for the Advanced Ballet Development Programme are held at our Central London studios. These sessions are designed to evaluate each dancer’s technique, musicality, artistry, and overall performance potential.During the audition, you’ll take part in a full ballet class led by a member of our faculty. This will be followed by repertoire work, pointe work if applicable, and a short interview. In some cases, you may also be asked to perform a prepared solo.The auditions are open to dancers aged 18 and over who have an Intermediate+ level of classical ballet training.All audition dates are listed on our booking calendar. As places are limited, we strongly recommend registering early to secure your preferred time. If no dates are currently available, you can register your interest to be notified as soon as new dates are released.To book your audition, simply visit the Auditions & Dates section of our website. Once you've secured your place, you’ll receive a confirmation email with everything you need to know to prepare.

If you’re unable to attend a live audition, you have the option to apply via video submission. This is a great alternative for international applicants or those with scheduling limitations.Your video should clearly demonstrate your technique, musicality, and performance quality. We ask that you include specific elements in your submission to ensure a well-rounded assessment. At the barre, please include pliés in 1st, 2nd, and 5th position with port de bras, tendus en croix, fondu en croix, développés to the front, side, and arabesque with a penché, and grands battements en croix.For the centre work, include a port de bras combination, tendus and pirouettes, an adage with développé sequences, and warm-up jumps. We’d also like to see petit allegro featuring glissades, assemblés, pas de chats, jetés, and sissonnes. For grand allegro, please perform a chassé, pas de bourrée, glissade, and grand jeté combination. Finish with chaînés across the floor.Female applicants should also include pointe work consisting of échappés, relevés in 5th, and retirés or passés.Once your video is ready, upload it through our auditions platform as part of your application. We recommend submitting your audition as early as possible, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and places are limited.