What is an intensive in dance?
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Intensives are generally geared toward higher-level dancers, have a focused lesson plan and long duration- lasting anywhere from a couple weeks to a month. Workshops, on the other hand, are shorter, ranging from a single day to a weekend or full week, and are more open to dancers of all skill and experience levels.
How do you prepare for a intensive dance?
How to prepare for your next summer intensive
- #1. Find a program that’s a good fit for your dance needs.
- #2. Don’t be afraid to venture away.
- #3. Arrive roaring to go!
- #4. Treat your body well.
- #5. Build connections.
- #6. Summer should still be fun.
Do you have to pay to go to the Royal Ballet School?

About 90% of students are supported financially in some form with over 22% paying no fees at all. Please note that for full-time training for overseas students, at Upper School we can offer means-tested funding for most, but at White Lodge we are only able to offer funding in exceptional circumstances.
What does the Royal Ballet School look for?
What do you look for in an audition? Our panel is looking for the individual’s potential and suitability for pre-vocational training. Our panel also look for a number of other attributes including musicality, flexibility and coordination.

What is intensive ballet?
A dance intensive is typically held during summer break for young dancers between the ages of about 8 and 18. The idea behind a summer dance intensive is to provide a rigorous period of dance training. You’ll spend your days immersed in dance – receiving instruction and gaining strength.
Where can I study ballet UK?
The UK’s Best Dance Schools – A Guide
- Elmhurst Ballet School. Ages accepted: 11-16 years and 16+
- The Hammond School.
- Legat School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance.
- Moorland School.
- Tring Park School for the Performing Arts.
- Northern Ballet School.
- Central School of Ballet.
- English National Ballet School.
What are ballet summer intensives?
The curriculum of the 2022 Virtual Summer Intensive will include advanced technique classes and critical lecture courses to contribute to the development of a complete dancer. ABT’s teaching philosophy is to create dancers that are versatile rather than stylized, who are thus prepared to work with any company.
What can I expect in a summer intensive?
Expect to Learn Inside and Outside the Studio At summer dance intensive, not only will you study dance on a full time basis each day, you’ll also have opportunities in your spare time to develop your craft, make connections and educate yourself in the cultural opportunities that your host city has to offer.