Autumn Intensives
Course summary
We’re excited to announce the return of the ultimate half-term activity for young dancers in London and Manchester this October.
Open to all, this series of one-day Intensive Courses will feature classes focusing on improving musicality and dynamics, and exploring repertoire from the ballet Giselle.
Key course facts
Age range: London 8–15 years, Manchester 8-14 years (on the day of the course)
Experience level: all levels welcome (non-selective)
Course type: one-day Intensive Course
Duration: one day
Dates: Sunday 25 and Monday 26 October 2026
Locations:
- London: The Royal Ballet School, 46 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DA
- Manchester: Shockout Studios, Brian Statham Way, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester, M16 0PU
Delivery format: non-residential
Selection method: first come, first served; no audition required
Course fee: £165
Certificate provided: yes (presented at end of day)
Booking details:
- Bookings close: 12 October 2026
Who is this course for?
This course is for dancers who:
- Are aged 8–15 years in London, 8-14 years in Manchester (on the day of the course)
- Want a supportive one-day experience of classical ballet training during October half-term
- Are looking for a non-selective workshop (no audition required).
What will dancers learn?
Depending on the venue and age group, dancers will take part in:
- Warm-up, body awareness and conditioning
- A structured ballet class
- An afternoon focus class (musicality and dynamics) and/or repertoire class from the ballet Giselle.
Training is adapted to age and level.
Teaching and faculty
Our Intensive’s are taught by:
- Royal Ballet School Artistic Staff
- Guest teachers with professional ballet experience.
Course structure
London
Focus class: Improving musicality and dynamics
Musicality and dynamics are an essential part of classical ballet. This one-day intensive will connect these components and help young dancers apply this understanding to their dancing.
Dates: Sunday 25 or Monday 26 October 2026
Students aged 8-9 and 10-12
09.30-10.00 – registration
10.00-10.30 – warm up, body awareness and conditioning
10.45-12.15 – ballet class
12.15-13.00 – lunch
13.00-14.30 – focus class
14.30-15.00 – cool down and reflection, presentation of certificates.
Date: Monday 26 October 2026
Students aged 13-15
10.00-10.30 – registration
10.30-11.00 – warm up, body awareness and conditioning
11.15-12.45 – ballet class
12.45-13.30 – lunch
13.30-15.00 – focus class
15.00-15.30 – cool down and reflection, presentation of certificates.
Repertoire class: exploring Giselle
This one-day intensive course will explore repertoire from the romantic ballet Giselle.
Dates: Sunday 25 or Monday 26 October 2026
Students aged 8-9
09.30-10.00 – registration
10.00-10.30 – warm up, body awareness and conditioning
10.45-12.15 – ballet class
12.15-13.00 – lunch
13.00-14.30 – repertoire class
14.30-15.00 – cool down and reflection, presentation of certificates.
Dates: Sunday 25 or Monday 26 October 2026
Students aged 10-12
10.00-10.30 – registration
10.30-11.00 – warm up, body awareness and conditioning
11.15-12.45 – ballet class
12.45-13.30 – lunch
13.30-15.00 – repertoire class
15.00-15.30 – cool down and reflection, presentation of certificates.
Date: Sunday 25 October 2026
Students aged 13-15
10.00-10.30 – registration
10.30-11.00 – warm up, body awareness and conditioning
11.15-12.45 – ballet class
12.45-13.30 – lunch
13.30-15.00 – repertoire class
15.00-15.30 – cool down and reflection, presentation of certificates.
Manchester
Repertoire class: exploring Giselle
This one-day intensive course will explore repertoire from the romantic ballet Giselle.
Date: Monday 26 October 2026
Students aged 8-10
10.00-10.30 – registration
10.30-11.00 – warm up, body awareness and conditioning
11.15-12.45 – ballet class
12.45-13.30 – lunch
13.30-15.00 – repertoire class
15.00-15.30 – cool down and reflection, presentation of certificates.
Date: Sunday 25 October 2026
Students aged 11-14
10.00-10.30 – registration
10.30-11.00 – warm up, body awareness and conditioning
11.15-12.45 – ballet class
12.45-13.30 – lunch
13.30-15.00 – repertoire class
15.00-15.30 – cool down and reflection, presentation of certificates.
Outcomes and progression
Dancers complete a one-day workshop experience and finish with a cool down, reflection and certificate presentation (as shown in the published timetables). This course is non-selective and does not function as an audition for other programmes.
Practical information
Fee: £165
Booking details: bookings open 24 August and close 12 October 2026
Eligibility: 8–15 on the day of the course
Requirements: non-selective course; no photos or videos required
Questions: Visit our FAQs page
Contact: [email protected].