Associate Insight classes

Associate insight classes

For young dancers considering joining our Junior, Mid or Senior Associate programmes, our Associate Insight events provide an opportunity to experience a typical Associate dance class.

We hold Insight classes for our Junior Associate programme in London and at our regional centres, and for our Mid and Senior Associate programmes at The Royal Ballet School in London.

This year, we are bringing back our Teacher Observation programme, a unique opportunity for dance teachers to observe The Royal Ballet School Artistic staff teaching class.

Course structure

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

1 hour 15 mins Associate-style class, followed by a 15 minute Q&A for dancers and parents.

Eligibility

For academic year 2025/26:

Junior Associates

Students aged 8 to 10 by 31 August 2026 (in school years 3, 4 and 5)

Mid Associates

Students aged 11 to 13 by 31 August 2026 (in school years 6 to 8)

Senior Associates

Students aged 14 to 15 by 31 August 2026 (in school years 9 and 10)

Fees

£36 per Insight class for one child and one adult

£26 per teacher for Teacher Observation Programme

Locations

Want to hear about future Insight classes?

Bookings

Bookings for Junior Associate Insight classes open 8 December. See full event details below.

Upcoming events

Junior Associate Insight classes
Edinburgh

31 January 2026

Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU

Bookings close: 14 January 2026

Birmingham

8 February 2026

Nicholson School of Dance, 11, Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley St, Birmingham B5 5RT

Bookings close: 19 January 2026

Manchester

8 February 2026

Shockout, Brian Statham Way, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0PU

Bookings close: 19 January 2026

Leeds

17 February 2026

Yorkshire Dance Centre, 3 St Peters Buildings, St Peters Square, Leeds, LS9 8AH

Bookings close: 2 February 2026

Bath

17 February 2026

Bath University, Sports Training Village, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY

Bookings close: 2 February 2026

London

18 February 2026

The Royal Ballet School Upper School, 46 Floral Street, Covent Garden Wc2E 9DA

Bookings close: 2 February 2026

Any questions?

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

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