Intermediate Level
For dancers 12–16 years.
Our Intermediate Summer Intensive one-week course gives students the opportunity to train intensively in our state-of-the-art building, learning the Academy's unique training methods with Northern Ballet's renowned teaching staff.
Intensive Dates
Monday 28 July - Friday 1 August 2025
Price: £325
Application Process
- Applicants must complete the online application form, including uploading required photographs.
- On occasion applicants may be asked to submit a short video as part of their application. This is in order to review their application and dance training in full.
- Notification of place: Places will be offered on a rolling basis through to our closing date.
- If you have any questions about the programme or your application, please get in touch at academy@northernballet.com.
- Closing date for applications is Friday 27 June. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on an individual basis and applicants will be contacted by the Academy team via email.
Photo Requirements
Where requested on the application forms, photos should be uploaded.
Please do not worry if you are unable to photograph in a dance studio, if it isn't possible; a small space at home is also suitable. Photos can be taken on a camera or smartphone.
- Facing the camera – Demi plié in first position, arms in bras bas
- Facing the camera – Tendu á la seconde, arms in second position (either leg)
- Profile to the camera – 1st Arabesque on a straight supporting leg
(Closing date has passed, applications received after this date will be reviewed on an individual basis and applicants will be contacted by the Academy team via email)
Senior Level
For dancers 16–19 years
Northern Ballet’s renowned International Summer Intensive 2025 offers aspiring vocational level dancers the opportunity to gain further strength and knowledge with daily technique and enhancement classes. These classes are led by our world-class teaching faculty, many of whom are former professional dancers themselves and internationally recognised for their work.
You will experience a unique insight into the life of a professional dancer, training in the same building as Northern Ballet’s Company Dancers, and will leave feeling prepared for professional auditions or ready for the next year of your vocational training.
Intensive Dates
Students can attend one or two weeks of summer intensive training. Please select your dates on the application form where indicated.
- Week 1: Monday 4 August – Friday 8 August
- Week 2: Monday 11 August – Friday 15 August
Price
- One week £400
- Two weeks £715
Application Process
- Applicants must complete the online application form, including uploading required photographs. Applicants will be notified of their outcome on a rolling basis.
- On occasion applicants may be asked to submit a short video as part of their application. This is in order to review their application and dance training in full.
- Notification of place: Places will be offered on a rolling basis through to our closing date.
- Closing date for applications is Friday 27 June. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on an individual basis and applicants will be contacted by the Academy team via email.
Photo Requirements
Where requested on the application forms, photos should be uploaded.
Please do not worry if you are unable to photograph in a dance studio, photos do not need to be professionally taken; a small space at home is also suitable. Photos can be taken on a camera or smartphone.
- Facing the camera – Demi plié in first position, arms in bras bas
- Facing the camera – Tendu á la seconde, arms in second position (either leg)
- Profile to the camera – 1st Arabesque on a straight supporting leg
- Facing the camera – Á la seconde en l’air, straight supporting leg, arms in second position.
(Closing date has passed, applications received after this date will be reviewed on an individual basis and applicants will be contacted by the Academy team via email)
Photos by Emily Nuttall.
