Course Content | Northern Ballet

These include:

Classes in contemporary dance, jazz, music and drama
Intensive and holiday courses to build on confidence and technique and to widen knowledge of other areas of the arts
Opportunities for some students to perform with Northern Ballet
Free theatre trips

Year 1

Approximately 10 hours training a week focusing on:

Usage and understanding of proper natural posture and body alignment
Body conditioning to strengthen, and to re-balance any muscular imbalances
Increasing vocabulary
Presentation/joy of movement
Creativity
Introduction to pointe work
Additional sessions could include jazz, music & drama, basic anatomy, nutrition and dance history

Approximately 10 hours training a week focusing on:

An increase in level of material
Muscle memory and strength building
Increasing vocabulary
Pointe work
Additional sessions could include introduction to contemporary dance, and continuation of studies in music & drama, anatomy, nutrition and dance history

Between 10-14 hours training a week focusing on:

Increasing the hours and intensity of classical training
Building technical and physical strength and stamina
Increasing vocabulary
Additional sessions could include music & drama classes, weekly contemporary class, weekly Pilates reformer classes, and studies in choreography & dance companies

Between 10-16 hours a week (depending on age, level and academic year) focusing on:

An increase in level of material
Increasing vocabulary
Repertoire and supported adage classes
Career advice and mental preparation and support for the career
Additional sessions could include weekly contemporary class, weekly Pilates classes, and separate male and female classes

Whether aiming for a career in dance or simply dancing for fun, all students are trained under the Ichino Technique.

Applications for 26/27 are now closed. Contact academy@northernballet.com with any enquiries about auditions.

The costs of joining our CAT programme and funding support available.