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Intermediate Level

For students 12–16 years.

Our Intermediate Summer Intensive one-week course gives students the opportunity to train intensively in our state-of-the-art building, learning the Academy's unique training methods with Northern Ballet's renowned teaching staff.

Intensive Dates

Monday 28 July - Friday 1 August 2025

Price: £325

Application Process

  • Applicants must complete the online application form, including uploading required photographs.
  • On occasion applicants may be asked to submit a short video as part of their application. This is in order to review their application and dance training in full.
  • Notification of place: Places will be offered on a rolling basis through to our closing date.
  • If you have any questions about the programme or your application, please get in touch at academy@northernballet.com.
  • Closing date for applications is Friday 2 May (subject to availability)

Photo Requirements

Where requested on the application forms, photos should be uploaded.

Please do not worry if you are unable to photograph in a dance studio, if it isn't possible; a small space at home is also suitable. Photos can be taken on a camera or smartphone.

  • Facing the camera – Demi plié in first position, arms in bras bas
  • Facing the camera – Tendu á la seconde, arms in second position (either leg)
  • Profile to the camera – 1st Arabesque on a straight supporting leg

Apply Now (External site)

A teacher helps a student with their posture
Students in a dance studio practicing poses together

Senior Level

For dancers 16–19 years

Northern Ballet’s renowned International Summer Intensive 2025 offers aspiring vocational level dancers the opportunity to gain further strength and knowledge with daily technique and enhancement classes. These classes are led by our world-class teaching faculty, many of whom are former professional dancers themselves and internationally recognised for their work.

You will experience a unique insight into the life of a professional dancer, training in the same building as Northern Ballet’s Company Dancers, and will leave feeling prepared for professional auditions or ready for the next year of your vocational training. 

Intensive Dates

Students can attend one or two weeks of summer intensive training. Please select your dates on the application form where indicated. 

  • Monday 4 August - Friday 8 August - senior week 1
  • Monday 11 August - Friday 15 August - senior week 2

Price

  • One week £400
  • Two weeks £715

Application Process

  • Applicants must complete the online application form, including uploading required photographs. Applicants will be notified of their outcome on a rolling basis.
  • On occasion applicants may be asked to submit a short video as part of their application. This is in order to review their application and dance training in full.
  • Notification of place: Places will be offered on a rolling basis through to our closing date.

Photo Requirements

Where requested on the application forms, photos should be uploaded.

Please do not worry if you are unable to photograph in a dance studio, photos do not need to be professionally taken; a small space at home is also suitable. Photos can be taken on a camera or smartphone.

  • Facing the camera – Demi plié in first position, arms in bras bas
  • Facing the camera – Tendu á la seconde, arms in second position (either leg)
  • Profile to the camera – 1st Arabesque on a straight supporting leg
  • Facing the camera – Á la seconde en l’air, straight supporting leg, arms in second position.

Apply Now (External site)

Students in a dance studio stand at bars and practice their poses
Students in a studio practice synchronised ballet moves

Photos by Sophie Beth Jones.