Professional Training

Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, classes will be running at a reduced capacity this term and will be available to current students only. We are closely monitoring the situation and hope to review the schedule in the new year and extend registration to new students. We will announce any changes to the current situation here.

As a professional ballet company with a wealth of experience in training and nurturing dancers, we are perfectly placed to set aspiring young dancers on pathways to achieving rewarding careers in dance.

Professional Division

Centre for Advanced Training

We are the only Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) in classical ballet in the UK, equipping students aged 10-16 with skills to progress onto professional vocational dance training.

Professional Graduate Programme

Our Professional Graduate Programme is a one year traineeship designed to bridge the gap between full-time training and professional performance.

Enhancement Training

Associate Division

The Associate programme enhances the training of many excellent dance schools in the north, offering weekly classes in facilities used by Northern Ballet's professional dancers.

Places are currently available for the Senior Associate Programme for the academic year 2022-23. For further information please email annemarie.donoghue@northernballet.com

Your future starts here

Applications & Auditions

Find out about the application and audition process for our professional training programmes.

Student Support

We aim to offer all students the best possible support and advice and ensure students have a safe and friendly environment in which to pursue their passion for dance.