Home›Dance classes›Ballet Classes›Advanced / Professional Ballet Course – 1 Year Professional Ballet Training Bridge the Gap Between Training and a Professional Dance Career Refine your classical technique, develop your artistry and prepare for the professional dance world through one year of intensive, full-time ballet training in London. Working in a focused group of advanced dancers, you will train across classical ballet, pointe or men’s technique, contemporary dance, pas de deux, repertoire and conditioning, while developing the performance, audition and industry skills needed for your next step. The programme culminates in performance opportunities, professional career preparation and a polished portfolio designed to support future company, conservatoire and freelance auditions. Audition today See course dates Who the Programme Is For The Professional Ballet Programme is for dancers with an established classical ballet foundation who are ready to commit to intensive, sustained training. It is particularly suited to dancers preparing for professional company auditions, further vocational training or the transition from student to emerging professional. You should be comfortable working at an advanced level and open to developing across classical ballet, contemporary dance, repertoire, partnering and performance. Admission is by audition, allowing the faculty to assess your current technique, performance potential and readiness for the demands of the programme. Entry level: Advanced ballet training or equivalent Entry: Audition required Minimum age: 18 and above Programme Highlights Throughout your year with us, you’ll gain many skills to add to your portfolio, and spring-board your Screen Acting career. Advanced Classical Training Refine your technique through intensive ballet classes drawing on recognised international methodologies. Repertoire & Performance Develop classical, neo-classical and contemporary repertoire for auditions and performance. Pas de Deux & Partnering Build confidence, coordination and trust through classical and contemporary partnering. Contemporary & Choreography Broaden your movement vocabulary while developing creativity and versatility. Industry Preparation Prepare for auditions, professional applications and the realities of working as a dancer. Professional Portfolio Develop performance footage, a polished showreel and materials to support your next steps. Three Terms of Progressive Training Develop Across the Year Rather than treating each term as a separate course, the programme is structured so that your technical, artistic and professional development builds progressively throughout the year. Term 1 - Strengthen Your Technique Build the physical and technical foundations needed for sustained professional-level training. You will focus on refining your classical technique, alignment, strength, musicality and movement quality, while establishing consistent training habits across ballet, contemporary, conditioning and repertoire. Term 2 - Develop Artistry and Versatility Build on your technical foundation by developing greater range, expression and confidence as a performer. You will deepen your work in repertoire, partnering and contemporary dance while exploring choreography, character and more complex performance material. Term 3 - Prepare for the Profession Bring your training together through performance, audition preparation and professional development. The final term places greater emphasis on presenting yourself confidently as a dancer, refining audition material and preparing the skills and portfolio needed to support your next professional step. Have some questions about this course? Speak to our team before you book If you have any questions about our Advanced/Professional Ballet Courses, Nuria Garcia (our head of dance) would be delighted to discuss your aspirations and help you make the right decision for your dance journey. Please feel free to book a call with her below to learn more Book a call Train in Central London Connected to the Industry Develop your craft in our central London dance studios. London offers an unrivalled environment for aspiring dancers. You'll be surrounded by world-class ballet companies, theatres, auditions and professional networks, while guest workshops and industry sessions connect you with industry experts who share real-world experience and career insights. Professional Studios Central London Location Rub shoulders with professional performers Meet the Teaching Faculty Train With Leading Dance Professionals Throughout the programme, you will train with a diverse team of professional dancers, teachers and choreographers, each bringing specialist expertise across classical ballet, repertoire, pas de deux, contemporary dance, conditioning, character and performance. Nuria Garcia Main course contact, Flamenco, Performance & Professional Development Professional dancer, choreographer and City Academy Director of Dance with extensive experience across flamenco and contemporary performance. Nuria has toured internationally, choreographed for West End productions and coached performers including the USA Olympic figure skating team and dancers on Strictly Come Dancing. Kirill Burlov Repertoire, Pas de Deux & Performance Professional dancer, teacher and choreographer working across ballet and contemporary dance. Kirill teaches ballet and pointe at City Academy and has created choreography for major City Academy performance projects, including work presented at Sadler’s Wells Denzil Bailey Classical Ballet & Repertoire Denzil Bailey started to dance aged 17 in a weekly Jazz class in a church hall in Cricklewood. Encouraged by his teacher to take ballet, he joined the London School of Classical Dance. After 3 years, he was chosen to join the internationally prestigious English National Ballet where he danced for 10 years, touring the world. Train as a Versatile Professional Dancer Your training combines the discipline of classical ballet with complementary techniques designed to develop strength, versatility, creativity and performance confidence. Throughout the programme, your timetable may include: Classical Ballet Refine alignment, placement, coordination, musicality and technical precision through intensive classical training informed by recognised ballet methodologies. Pointe & Men’s Technique Develop the specialist strength and control required for pointe work, or focus on elevation, batterie, turns and virtuosity through dedicated men’s technique training. Pas de Deux & Partnering Develop trust, timing and physical awareness while exploring the technical and artistic demands of working with a partner. Repertoire Apply your technique to classical, neo-classical and contemporary material, developing stylistic accuracy, interpretation and performance quality. Contemporary Dance Broaden your movement vocabulary through contemporary techniques, floorwork, improvisation and different approaches to movement. Choreography & Creative Practice Explore movement from the perspective of a creator through composition, improvisation and collaborative choreographic tasks. Put Your Training Into Performance Performance is an essential part of developing as a professional dancer. Across the year, you will have opportunities to bring your technical and artistic training together through repertoire, studio sharings, assessments and performance projects. Working towards performance helps you develop greater confidence, stamina and consistency while learning how to sustain your technique and artistry under pressure. Audition today! BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors City Academy Ballet Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 14 Sep 2026 - 02 Jul 2027 Mon 10:00-16:00 30 weeks (Monday - Friday) City Academy Ballet Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £9,500.00 Book Now 14 Sep 14 Sep 2026 - 02 Jul 2027 £9,500.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:30 weeks (Monday - Friday) Tutor: City Academy Ballet Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Advanced / Professional Ballet Course – 1 Year' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number * City Academy, Farringdon City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions 👤 City Academy Ballet Tutors View Profile Tutors on this course include The course is led by experienced ballet professionals whose careers include The Royal Ballet, Scottish Ballet and Northern Ballet. Many have also taught at institutions including The Royal Ballet School, Central School of Ballet and international conservatoires, with work presented at the Royal Opera House, Bucharest Opera House and Paris Opera Ballet. Together, they bring expertise across classical ballet, character, choreography and professional performance. Anita Young MBE View More Tania Fairbairn View More Conchita del Campo View More Denzil Bailey View More Chris Wright View More Estela Merlos View More Owen Morris View More Jose Agudo View More Nuria Garcia View More How to Apply A year of intensive, industry-led preparation for a professional dance career. Admission to the Professional Ballet Programme is by audition. Choose between: Live Audition in London Attend a full ballet class with members of the faculty. Your audition may include: barre; centre practice; allegro; repertoire; pointe work where applicable; a short interview; potentially a prepared solo. Video Audition If you cannot attend in person, submit a recorded audition demonstrating your current technique, musicality and performance quality. Submit your video audition Book a live audition Audition Requirements 1 Attend a live audition Live auditions for the Advanced Ballet Development Programme take place at our Central London studios and are designed to assess each dancer’s technique, musicality, artistry and 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 where applicable, and a short interview. In some cases, you may also be asked to perform a prepared solo. Auditions are open to dancers aged 18 and over with an Intermediate+ level of classical ballet training. You can find all available audition dates in the Booking & Timetable section at the top of this page. Places are limited, so we recommend booking early to secure your preferred time. Once your place is confirmed, you’ll receive an email with everything you need to know to prepare for your audition. 2 Video audition requirements If you prefer you can 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. Please include the following elements so our faculty can make a well-rounded assessment: Barre Work 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 Grands battements en croix Centre Work Port de bras combination Tendus and pirouettes Adage with développé sequences Warm-up jumps Petit Allegro Glissades Assemblés Pas de chats Jetés Sissonnes Grand Allegro Please perform a combination including chassé, pas de bourrée, glissade and grand jeté, followed by chaînés across the floor. Pointe Work Female applicants should also include pointe work featuring 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. Want to learn more? Keep your dance journey going with one of the courses below. Build on everything you've learnt so far, refine your technique, develop your skills and continue exploring a wide range of subjects. Ballet Classes Contemporary Dance Classes Fitness & Wellbeing
Nuria Garcia Main course contact, Flamenco, Performance & Professional Development Professional dancer, choreographer and City Academy Director of Dance with extensive experience across flamenco and contemporary performance. Nuria has toured internationally, choreographed for West End productions and coached performers including the USA Olympic figure skating team and dancers on Strictly Come Dancing.
Kirill Burlov Repertoire, Pas de Deux & Performance Professional dancer, teacher and choreographer working across ballet and contemporary dance. Kirill teaches ballet and pointe at City Academy and has created choreography for major City Academy performance projects, including work presented at Sadler’s Wells
Denzil Bailey Classical Ballet & Repertoire Denzil Bailey started to dance aged 17 in a weekly Jazz class in a church hall in Cricklewood. Encouraged by his teacher to take ballet, he joined the London School of Classical Dance. After 3 years, he was chosen to join the internationally prestigious English National Ballet where he danced for 10 years, touring the world.
