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Applications for our International Summer Intensives are now open

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.

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Intensive Dates

Monday 29 July - Friday 2 August 2024

Price: £315

Entry Requirements

This course is suitable for students with a minimum of two years ballet experience aged between 12 and 16 years of age at the time of the course. This course is non-residential.

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. 

Closing date of applications: Sunday 5th May 2024 (subject to availability) 

Notification of place: Places will be offered on a rolling basis through to our closing date. 

Applications will open soon, subscribe to our mailing list to keep updated.

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. 

  • Demi plie in first position en face 
  • Tendu in second en face (either leg) 
  • Arabesque in plie in profile  
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 2024 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. 

This year we are delighted to announce that Artistic Director of Northern Ballet and former principal dancer of Royal Ballet, Federico Bonelli will be among the teaching faculty on the senior course.

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Intensive Dates

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

  • Monday 5 August - Friday 9 August - senior week 1
  • Monday 12 August - Friday 16 August - senior week 2

Prices:
£385 for one week, £685 for two weeks.

Entry Requirements

This course is suitable for dancers currently attending full-time classical vocational ballet training aged between 16–19 years of age at the time of the course. This course is non-residential. 

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. 

Closing date of applications: Sunday 5th May 

Notification of place: Places will be offered on a rolling basis through to our closing date.  

Applications will open soon, subscribe to our mailing list to keep updated.

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.  

  • Demi plie in first position en face 
  • Tendu in second en face (either leg) 
  • Arabesque in plie in profile 
  • Developpé to second en face 
  • Passe in plie (en face) arms in first  
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.