Dancer training

We train dancers full-time, part-time and during our Summer Programme.
Full-time dancer training
Our full-time courses are for students aged 11-19 years. They begin for the younger students at our White Lodge campus in Richmond Park, where we run a five-year classical ballet course alongside secondary academic studies. Our three-year training programme at our Covent Garden campus is for students aged 16+ and includes academic studies in the first two years.
Part-time dancer training
We offer part-time training for young dancers aged 8-17 who may be considering full-time training or a career in dance through our nationwide Associate Programme.
Junior Associates (8-10 years old)
Mid Associates (11-13 years old)
Senior Associates (14-15 years old)
Advanced Associates (16-17 years old)
Holiday Programmes
Each year the Summer Programme runs in two sought-after locations, historic White Lodge in Richmond Park (10 to 15-year-olds) and Covent Garden in central London (16 to 20-year-olds).
NEW FOR 2018! We are proud to launch a new Spring Programme in Hong Kong and London. Follow the link below to find out more.
International Scholars Programme
The Royal Ballet School’s International Scholars Programme identifies exceptional talent in young ballet students who live outside of the United Kingdom.