Los Angeles Intensive
Course summary
We are thrilled to bring our Intensive Course to Los Angeles for dancers aged 10 to 19 to experience The Royal Ballet School’s System of Training in a supportive and inspiring environment.
This non-residential course will include classical ballet technique and other dance disciplines such as repertoire, pointe work, focus classes, body conditioning, and stagecraft, taught by the School’s artistic faculty and special guest teachers.
Students that are accepted into the Intensive will have the opportunity to sign up for 30 minute 1:1 private coaching sessions with Royal Ballet School artistic staff. These sessions will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for Intensive participants only.
Key course facts
Age range: students aged 10-19 on 31 August 2027
Course type: selective course (photo submission required)
Duration:
- 10-11 years: five days
- 12-13 years: five days or ten days
- 14-19 years: ten days
Dates and times:
28 June – 9 July 2027
- 10-11 years, five-day course: Monday 28 June – Friday 2 July 2027 OR Monday 5 – Friday 9 July 2027
- 12-13 years, five-day or ten-day course: Monday 28 June – Friday 2 July 2027 OR Monday 5 – Friday 9 July 2027 OR Monday 28 June – Friday 9 July (no classes on Saturday or Sunday)
- 14-19 years, ten-day course: Monday 28 June – Friday 9 July 2027 (no classes on Saturday or Sunday)
- 30 mins private 1:1 coaching with Royal Ballet School artistic staff:
- Tuesday 29 June 16.30-18.00
- Wednesday 30 June 16.30-18.00
- Thursday 1 July 16.30-18.00
- Tuesday 6 July 16.30-18.00
- Wednesday 7 July 16.30-18.00
- Thursday 8 July 16.30-18.00
Location:
The Music Centre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States
Delivery format: non-residential
Selection method: Students will need to submit photos
Course fees:
- Five-day course: £1,100
- Ten-day course: £2,200
- Application fee: £50
- 30 mins private 1:1 coaching: £190
Certificate provided: yes (presented at end of day)
Booking details:
Applications close: 8 January 2027
Who is this course for?
This course is for dancers who:
- Are aged 10-19 on 31 August 2027
- Want a supportive experience of classical ballet training
- Are looking for a selective course (no audition required, only photo submission).
What will dancers learn?
Under the guidance of the School’s expert Artistic faculty, aspiring dancers will participate in a comprehensive programme of classes including:
- Classical ballet technique
- Repertoire
- Focus class
- Body conditioning
- Stagecraft.
Course structure
Dancers will participate in a comprehensive programme that includes classical ballet technique, repertoire, focus class, body conditioning and stagecraft.
We will also be offering 30 minute 1:1 private coaching sessions which Intensive participants only can sign up to according to their needs on a first come, first served basis.
Teaching and faculty
These intensives will be taught by:
- Paul Kay, Head of Intensive Courses and Talent Identification
- Rachael Hunt, Artistic Manager International Intensive Courses
- Royal Ballet School artistic staff
- Guest teachers with professional ballet experience.
Outcomes and progression
Dancers complete a five-day or ten-day course and finish with a cool down, reflection and certificate presentation. This course does not function as an audition for other programmes.
Practical information
Fees:
- Five days: £1,100
- Ten days: £2,200
- Application fee: £50
- 30 mins 1:1 private coaching sessions: £190
Booking and application details: bookings open 1 October 2026 and close 8 January 2027
Eligibility: 10–19 years on 31 August 2027
Requirements: Selective course – photo submission required
Questions: Visit our FAQs page
Contact: [email protected].