Junior Easter School

Each day, students will participate in ballet , jazz and contemporary technique classes, designed to refine their skills, build strength and nurture confidence.

Alongside the technique classes, students will work with their teachers to create a classical group dance, musical theatre and creative performance piece which will form the sharing of work on the final day.

The technique classes will directly support students in the performance piece rehearsals, helping them apply their technical knowledge to performance and develop a deeper awareness of each dance style.

All classes are compulsory.

Students must be between the ages of 8 – 16 and be studying ballet, Grade 2 up to Intermediate Foundation, or the equivalent, and therefore be familiar with the ballet terminology and phrases at Grade 2 as a minimum. There is no audition, selection, or elimination process.

Students will be grouped by the Artistic Team according to their age and the information provided on their application relating to their Grade in ballet and other dance experience. Please ensure your application is accurate.

Please review our syllabus vocabulary with your child’s ballet teacher if you are unsure what level they are currently studying. Students can be studying the RAD ballet syllabus or another ballet syllabus, and are not required to have RAD Membership to be eligible to attend.

Classes will take place between 10.00am – 4.30pm every day.

Students will take part in ballet technique, group dance, jazz technique, musical theatre performance rehearsal, contemporary technique and creative performance rehearsal each day Tuesday – Friday.

On Saturday, students will take part in rehearsals ahead of the sharing of work in the afternoon.

You can view an example timetable of what a day at the Junior Easter School may look like here.

Students will have a short morning and afternoon break each day, with a longer lunch break in the middle of the day.

The final timetable and grouping for students will be provided on the first day of the course.

The Early Bird Club runs each morning (Tuesday– Friday) from 8.30am.

For an additional fee of up to £15.00 per day, students will be cared for by our dedicated and friendly team of assistants and offered a choice of indoor activities. The aim is to provide an affordable, safe and stimulating environment before dance classes begin and to give parents added flexibility. Fresh fruit and milk will be provided, students are welcome to bring their own breakfast cereal.

To be announced shortly.

Students must bring a packed lunch each day as this will not be provided.

Snacks will be available for students during the breaks.

All dietary requirements should be submitted at the time of application.

Royal Academy of Dance
188 York Road
London
SW11 3JZ

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