Applications for the International Summer Intensives 2023 are now open.
If you are looking for information about Northern Ballet's open Summer Course, please visit Northern Ballet's website.
Apply for the Intermediate Intensive
Apply for the Senior Intensive
Closing Date: 22 May 2023 (As the closing date has passed, we will continue to review any late application entries on a case by case basis).
International Summer Intensive: Intermediate Level
For students 12 – 16 years
Our Intermediate Summer Intensive 1 week course gives students an opportunity to train intensively in the Academy’s unique training methods with Northern Ballet’s renowned teaching staff.
Intensive Dates
31 July - 5 August 2023
Course Fee
£280
Entry Requirements
This course is suitable for students with 2 years ballet experience aged between 12 and 16 years of age at the time of the course. This course is non-residential.
Application Process
Applicants must complete the online application form including required photographs.
On occasion applicants may be asked to submit a short video as part of their application in order to review their application and dance training in full.
Closing date of applications: 22 May 2023 (subject to availability)
Places will be offered on a rolling basis through to our closing date.
Apply for the Intermediate Intensive
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 smart phone.
- Demi plie in first position en face
- Tendu in second en face (either leg)
- Arabesque in plie in profile
Senior Level
For students 16 – 19 years
Northern Ballet’s renowned International Summer Intensive 2023 offers aspiring dancers the opportunity to gain further strength and knowledge with daily technique and enhancement classes, 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
Week 1 - 7-11 August 2023
Week 2 - 14-18 August 2023
Students can attend 1 or 2 weeks of summer intensive training. Please select your dates on the application form where indicated.
Course Fee
1 week: £360
2 weeks: £630
Entry Requirements
This course is suitable for students currently attending full time classical vocational ballet training aged between 16-19 years of age at the time of the course. This course is non-residential.
Application Process
Applicants must complete the online application form including required photographs. Applicants will be notified of their outcome by email following the closing date.
On occasion applicants may be asked to submit a short video as part of their application in order to review an application and dance training in full.
Closing Date: 22 May 2023 (subject to availability)
Places will be offered on a rolling basis through to our closing date.
Photo Requirements
Where requested on the application forms, photos should be uploaded.
Please do not worry if you are unable to photography 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 a smart phone.
- Demi plie in first position en face
- Tendu in second en face (either leg)
- Arabesque in plie in profile
- Developpé to second en face
- Passe in plie (en face) arms in first