Events

Come along and experience the specialist training on offer, here at Elmhurst Ballet School. Our talented artistic team will take you through a typical audition class along with hints, tips and useful pointers on what it takes to succeed when you audition to train with us.

Whether you are waiting to audition for Elmhurst Ballet School or considering training for a future in professional ballet, this class is for you.

Programme

10am Arrival, refreshments and students prepare for class

10:30am  Audition Experience classes, including an introduction to our Strength and Conditioning Scheme

12:30pm Comfort break

12:45pm Tours of the school (Students and Parents/Guardians)

1:15pm Auditions Process Q&A in Theatre

1:45pm Depart

Dancers should arrive underdressed in their usual ballet training attire.

Spectator ticket

Parents/guardians are able to book a spectator ticket for £10 to watch the Ballet class, have a tour of the school and attend the Q&A Information session. Due to limited spaces, there will be one spectator ticket per child permitted. If you have not booked a ticket you will not be permitted entry into the Experience Day.

Funding

We believe that talent is classless and that elite ballet education should be available to young people, regardless of their financial background.

UK Government support is available on a means-tested basis for UK students, through the Music and Dance Scheme for Lower School and the Dance and Drama Awards for Upper School.

A number of bursaries and scholarships are available to both UK and international students.

Eligibility to apply for the Governors Scholarship and for bursaries is based on talent.

Additional Information

Please note that the minimum age to attend is School Year 6.

If you have general enquiries about Experience Day, or in the eventuality that this event is sold out, please email boxoffice@elmhurstdance.co.uk where you will be registered on a waiting list. You will be notified by email as soon as possible should a place become available.

Come along and experience the specialist training on offer, here at Elmhurst Ballet School. Our talented artistic team will take you through a typical audition class along with hints, tips and useful pointers on what it takes to succeed when you audition to train with us.

Whether you are waiting to audition for Elmhurst Ballet School or considering training for a future in professional ballet, this class is for you.

Programme

10am Arrival, refreshments and students prepare for class

10:30am  Audition Experience classes, including an introduction to our Strength and Conditioning Scheme

12:30pm Comfort break

12:45pm Tours of the school (Students and Parents/Guardians)

1:15pm Auditions Process Q&A in Theatre

1:45pm Depart

Dancers should arrive underdressed in their usual ballet training attire.

Spectator ticket

Parents/guardians are able to book a spectator ticket for £10 to watch the Ballet class, have a tour of the school and attend the Q&A Information session. Due to limited spaces, there will be one spectator ticket per student permitted. If you have not booked a ticket you will not be permitted entry into the Experience Day.

Funding

We believe that talent is classless and that elite ballet education should be available to young people, regardless of their financial background.

The Governors of Elmhurst Ballet School offer an annual scholarship to an Upper School (sixth form) student. This is a fully-funded place at the School, including training, lodgings, and catering.

UK Government support is available on a means-tested basis for UK students, through the Music and Dance Scheme for Lower School and the Dance and Drama Awards for Upper School.

A number of bursaries and scholarships are available to both UK and international students.

Eligibility to apply for the Governors Scholarship and for bursaries is based on talent.

Additional Information

If you have general enquiries about Experience Day, or in the eventuality that this event is sold out, please email boxoffice@elmhurstdance.co.uk where you will be registered on a waiting list. You will be notified by email as soon as possible should a place become available.