The London Ballet Company is dedicated to nurturing young, dedicated dance students, providing the opportunity for aspiring dancers to complement their existing dance training with an insight into a professional versatile dance company. The Associates Programme is designed to develop confidence, technique, creativity, versatility, flexibility and strength. Sunday sessions include ballet technique, creativity, contemporary, jazz and performance skills.
Successful candidates travel to London, Weymouth or Yorkshire once per month on a Sunday, to carry out their training sessions with TLBC. Associates also have a dedicated 5 day intensive over the Easter holidays working on a TLBC production, which is performed at the end of the week in a theatre alongside the professional Company Artists of TLBC.
TLBC is thrilled to be working in collaboration with The London Performers Agency. All Associates are represented by TLPA and put forward for job opportunities in the industry. Visit: www.thelondonperformersagency.co.uk
Fees inclusive of 11 Sunday sessions and 5 day Easter Intensive with performance: £630 p/a
‘Thank you again for such a fabulous week last week and for the priceless opportunity you gave the Associates to perform with the Company dancers on Saturday. Both of my girls were truly inspired by you all and haven’t stopped dancing since!!!!’
‘Your input and help for Izzy’s training has been crucial in developing her technique and I would like to say a personal thank you to you for this opportunity.’
An annual Summer Intensive Programme take place in August, working towards a performance demonstration for family and friends at the end of the week. Daily classes in ballet, contemporary, creative, repertoire and body conditioning. Positions are filled on a first come first served basis.
Complete and return the registration form to education@thelondonballetcompany.co.uk confirm your place.
Testimonials
'We all really enjoyed the show and were so impressed by the standard of dancing and how much everyone achieved in just one week!'
'We would just like to say a huge thank you for giving us the rare opportunity to see my daughter dance. You had all put in an incredible amount of work towards such a fantastic and challenging show which we thoroughly enjoyed. I know Katie had a fantastic week.'
'Thank you all so much for giving my daughter such an amazing week. She really enjoyed the summer intensive and was thrilled with how much dancing she got to do. The pointe shoes were slightly worse for wear!! The performance was delightful and showed how much work all the girls had put into it. Thank you all so much.’
‘I would also like to say thank you again for the amazing week Evelyn had. She enjoyed every minute of it – it was so inspiring. She hasn’t stopped talking about it!’
‘Thank you for orchestrating such a wonderful performance - it was such a gift to the audience to watch the blossoming talent carefully nurtured by you and other company teachers.’
‘What a wonderful performance today! Jamie has had an amazing week and so happy to perform with the company.’
With close links to the current performance industry, TLPA nurtures and develops the growth of talented individuals to become versatile performers in the arts. Industry opportunities are provided to TLPA Artists alongside supplementary weekly professional training and development on Sunday mornings for 3hrs each week. Sophie is also a Director of TLPA along with Bethany Wright.
Ages 4-12
bethany@thelondonballetcompany.co.uk
After School Clubs introduce children to the artistic and creative world of dance, focusing on a variety of dance styles. Children gain confidence, strength, flexibility, coordination, musicality, improvisation skills, creativity as well as most importantly, having a very positive effect on mental health.
6 or 12 week courses are carried out at select primary schools across the U.K. Please e-mail for enquiries and to bring The London Ballet Company's after school club to you!
All Ages
Registration Currently Closed
festival@thelondonballetcompany.co.uk
In Association with The London Performers Agency and The London Ballet Company, International London Dance Competition offers friendly international dance competitions both online and in person. Categories are in all styles of dance, singing, acting , ballroom and acrobatics, and is for all ages.