Exposure & Insight into Vocational Training
It includes classes in Classical Ballet, Body Conditioning, Choreography, Character, Classical Repertoire, Drama and Contemporary. The course culminates in a short demonstration of work for parents and teachers.
Key Areas
of Study
Classical Ballet
Students learn the formalised movements and positions of the arms, feet, and body designed to enable the dancer to move with the greatest possible agility, control, speed, lightness, and grace.
Contemporary Ballet
A style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet.
Pas de Deux
A duet. Our students learn how to respect and work with others and are able to become confident with partnering skills.
CHARACTER, FOLK AND SPANISH DANCE
Character dance is a specific subdivision of classical dance. It is the stylised representation of a traditional folk or national dance.
CHOREOGRAPHY CLASSES
Classes develop the imagination and creative response in each dancer, and an understanding of the choreographic process.
STRENGTH AND BODY CONDITIONING
Classes involve exercises that target the whole body, using lots of different muscles to strengthen, shape, and tone.
DRAMA
Students need to learn specific character roles, this is a facet of theatre and drama in ballet and dance
GUEST DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS
Students are treated to termly guest teachers and choreographers during their training.
A UNIQUE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
Shared Dreams
With a highly selective admissions and audition process, students on the course are surrounded by peers who share the same dreams and ambitions. Pairing this with caring and nurturing directors is a perfect recipe for students to thrive and grow together.
Junior Course
The course is open to students who are between 9 and 11 years of age. School years 5-7 as of 1st September 2022. Students should hold Grade 2 Ballet or above qualification.
If applicants do not hold a Grade 2 qualification, they may be offered a place at the discretion of the organisers, if they can demonstrate an ability to work at the required level. Students are divided into groups according to age and ability.
Senior Course
The course is open to students who are between 12 and 18 years of age. School years 8-13 as of 1st September 2022. Accommodation for all students will be provided in the boarding houses at Moorland School.
Places are extremely limited
Applications are now open, places are limited to 24 students and therefore application forms should be submitted by Friday 1st April 2022 to be considered for a place on the course.
Acknowledgement of receipt and confirmation of a place will be sent by email.
Ages – as of 1st September 2022
Junior – Ages 9-11 (School Years 5-7)
Senior Level 2 – Ages 12-18 (School Years 8-13)