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 15 minutes
Associate-style class, followed by a 15-minute Q&A
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
£25 per teacher for Teacher Observation Programme
Locations
Want to hear about future Insight classes?
Upcoming Insight classes
Junior Associate Insight class
London
29 October 2025
Bookings are now closed
Associate and Affiliate Insight Day – Cardiff
The Royal Ballet School is launching its Associate Programme in Cardiff in 2026. To mark the occasion, we’re offering a one-off day of Insight classes for ballet teachers and young dancers to explore our Associate and Affiliate Programmes.
Date: 23 November 2025
Class 1: Students aged 7-9 | 13.30 – 14.45
Class 2: Students aged 9-10 | 15.00 – 16.15
Fees: £8 for dancers, free for teachers
Location: Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Castle Grounds, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3ER
Bookings close: 17 November 2025
Any questions?
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
