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]
