UK Summer Intensive

Our Summer Intensive invites dancers (ages 10-19) to immerse themselves in The Royal Ballet School’s System of Training. Held at both White Lodge and Upper School, participants will receive exceptional coaching from our Artistic faculty and distinguished guest teachers.
Engage in diverse repertoire and connect with like-minded young dancers from around the world, all in a supportive and nurturing environment. Discover your potential and share your passion for dance this summer.
Dates
15 July – 15 August 2025
Eligibility
Students aged 10-19 years old on 31 August 2025
Requirements
All applicants must submit photographs as part of their application.
Application deadlines
Applications are now closed.
Fees
Application fee: £48
Location
Upper School, 46 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DA
White Lodge, Richmond Park, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 5HR
Boarding
These courses will run as both residential and non-residential. Please go ahead and state your preference on your application form.
Boarding for White Lodge students
We offer full board with healthy hot and cold meals and vegetarian and special dietary requirements catered for on request.
Boarding for Upper School students
We will provide accommodation at one of our boarding houses in either Covent Garden or Pimlico.
At Aud Jebsen Hall, Pimlico, we offer full board with healthy hot and cold meals and vegetarian and special dietary requirements catered for on request.
At Jebsen House, Covent Garden, food is provided via a voucher for healthy hot and cold meals from the Royal Opera House. Students can choose from various food choices suitable for all dietary requirements.
White Lodge
Dates
One-week courses:
15-19 July: female and male training, ages 10 and 11
21-25 July: female and male training, ages 12 and 13
28 July – 1 August: female and male training, ages 10 and 11
4-8 August: female training, ages 12 and 13
11-15 August: female training, ages 10 to 15
Two-week courses:
15-25 July: female training age 14, female and male training ages 14 and 15
28 July-8 August: female training age 14, female and male training ages 14 and 15
4-15 August: female training, age 13
Course structure
Our five weeks of classes at White Lodge are split into one-week and two-week courses. Students aged between 13 and 15 may choose a one-week or two-week course, and students aged 10-12 may choose a one-week course.
Classes are taught and accompanied by our own Artistic faculty, Artistic Director, and guest teachers and creators. Classes take place in our state-of-the-art studios in the historic White Lodge in Richmond Park.
As well as classical ballet technique classes, the Summer Intensive Course typically includes:
- Character
- Contemporary
- Creative
- Pilates
- Repertoire
- Stagecraft
- Variations
- Jazz.
Upper School
Dates
Two-week courses:
15-25 July 2025
Female training, ages 16 to 19, and male training, ages 16 to 19
Three-week courses:
28 July-15 August 2025
Female and male training, ages 16 to 19
Five-week courses:
15 July-15 August 2025
Female and male training, ages 16 to 19
Course structure
Students may choose from a two-week, three-week and five-week course.
Classes are taught and accompanied by our own Artistic faculty, Artistic Director, and guest teachers and creators. Classes take place in our state-of-the-art studios at Upper School in the heart of Covent Garden.
As well as classical ballet technique classes, the Summer Intensive Course typically includes:
- Character
- Pointe
- Repertoire
- Solos
- Contemporary
- Pas de deux
- Jazz.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about our Intensive Courses, please visit our FAQs page.
You can also contact [email protected].