Associate programme

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About our Associate programme

The Northern Ballet Theatre Associate Programme is aimed at students, male & female, between the ages of 10 & 16 years, contemplating dance as a career. The programmes are an enhancement to the student’s regular dance training and help prepare them for full-time vocational training.

Students are placed on a programme suitable to their age and ability. Classes run for 33 weeks of the year during term time and a commitment to attend regular weekly classes is required.

The programmes and timetable for the academic year 2008/9 are-

Junior Programme (10 & 11 years)- 5.30-7pm Monday evening

Students on this programme are introduced to NBT’s training techniques and the
programme is designed to help the student develop their strength and stamina
before progressing to the Intermediate & Senior Programmes. The programme
includes a weekly classical and body conditioning class.

Intermediate Programme (12 – 14 years)- 8.45am- 1.50pm Saturday

Students on this programme attend classes in body conditioning, classical and
contemporary techniques and pointe work / strengthening.

Senior programme (14 – 16 years)- 8.45am- 1.30pm Saturday

This Programme helps prepare the student for their auditions for vocational schools and student’s work with their teacher to ensure a good choice of auditions. Students attend weekly body conditioning, classical and contemporary classes and a variations class.

All Intermediate & senior students have the opportunity to attend an optional extra weekly classical class on-

ladies class (optional): 7-8.30pm - Monday evening
men’s class (optional): 5.30-7.15pm - Thursday evening

Regular attendance at a dance school is essential to any student studying on the Associate Programme.

Programme fees 2007/8

Junior- £270
Intermediate- £565
Senior- £565
Optional inter / senior mid week class- £225

Entrance is via audition.