Autumn Intensives (one-day courses)
We’re excited to bring our one-day Intensive Courses back to London this October.
Open to all, this series of Intensives will explore musicality, flow of movement, and stagecraft using repertoire from the iconic ballet The Sleeping Beauty.Â
Dates
Sunday 22 October 2023 and/or Monday 23 October 2023
Eligibility
Students aged 11-12 years old on 31 August 2024 (in Year 6 or 7 in the academic year 2023/24)
Students aged 13-14 years old on 31 August 2024 (in Year 8 or 9 in the academic year 2023/24)
Requirements
These courses are non-selective. Places are limited and offered on a first-come-first-served basis. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Venue
The Royal Ballet School, Upper School
46 Floral Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2E 9DA
Deadlines and fees
Booking is now closed.
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Course fee: £125
Developing musicality and flow of movement in classical ballet
Musicality and flow of movement are essential to classical ballet. This one-day course will develop and connect these components and help young dancers apply them to their dancing.
Ages
Students aged 11-12 years old on 31 August 2024
Timetable
09.30 – 10.00 – Registration
10.00 – 10.30 – Warm-up, body awareness and conditioning
10.45 – 12.15 – Ballet class: how can we develop musicality and apply it during class?
13.00 – 14.30 – Focus class: further exploration linking musicality to flow of movement, and how to develop this connection in our dancing
14.45 – 15.15 – Cool-down, reflection on the day’s learning and presentation of certificates.
Ages
Students aged 13-14 years old on 31 August 2024
SOLD OUT – This class is now sold out
Timetable
10.00 – 10.30 – Registration
10.30 – 11.00 – Warm-up, body awareness and conditioning
11.15 – 12.45 – Ballet class: how can we develop musicality and apply it in class?
13.30 – 15.00 – Focus class: exploring the connection and between musicality and flow of movement, and developing these in our dancing
15.15 – 15.45 – Cool-down, reflection on the day’s learning and presentation of certificates.
Exploring stagecraft in The Sleeping Beauty
Stagecraft plays an essential part in developing a character and storytelling in classical ballet. This one-day course will explore stagecraft in The Sleeping Beauty and help young dancers apply an understanding of stagecraft to their practice.
Ages
Students aged 11-12 years old on 31 August 2024
Timetable
09.30 – 10.00 – Registration
10.00 – 10.30 – Warm-up, body awareness and conditioning
10.45 – 12.15 – Ballet class: incorporating aspects of The Sleeping Beauty
13.00 – 14.30 – Repertoire: analysing how stagecraft helps convey the story in this iconic ballet (Prologue Carabosse, Lilac Fairy, King & Queen)
14.45 – 15.15 – Cool-down, reflection on the day’s learning and presentation of certificates.
Ages
Students aged 13-14 years old on 31 August 2024
Timetable
10.00 – 10.30 – Registration
10.30 – 11.00 – Warm-up, body awareness and conditioning
11.15 – 12.45 – Ballet class: incorporating aspects of The Sleeping Beauty in class
13.30 – 15.00 – Repertoire: the importance of stagecraft in a section of this iconic ballet (Act 3 divertissements)
15.15 – 15.45 – Cool-down, reflection on the day’s learning and presentation of certificates.
Order your Intensive Courses Merchandise now
Get ready for your course by purchasing an intensive hoodie or t-shirt… or why not treat yourself to both! Order online now and the items will be delivered to you to wear to the course.
Any questions?
For any questions about our Intensive courses, please visit our FAQs page.
You can also contact [email protected].