
YOUR NEXT STEP : ASSOCIATES 2026/2027
We are delighted that, due to the success of the YNS Associates scheme in Birmingham, we will be running the programme again in 2026/2027. The scheme prepares the students for vocational training alongside the Grad Pro ethos of recognition, support, reward, integrity, artistry, focus, belief, guidance, mentorship and mental well being.
Take Your Next Step
Each of the Associate Sundays will be a full day of 4 classes starting at 10am and ending at 5pm. The associates will be expected to attend the full day and all sessions if possible as there will be a programme of work planned throughout the term. Each Sunday will have a ballet class, a repertoire class, a contemporary class/contact improvisation and a choreography/stretching/stagecraft session. Pointe work will be taught as appropriate. These disciplines follow the Grad Pro programme and are essential elements to ensure that a dancer can cope with the demands of company life today.
There will be no audition process, this is to give all students an opportunity to attend.
Faculty will include dancers from leading UK ballet companies as well as leading teachers in their disciplines. The classical classes will also have live music from exceptional pianists.


Venue: Birmingham Royal Ballet
Group A: BINTLEY
AGES 11-13
2026:
Sunday September 13th
Sunday October 18th
2027:
Sunday January 31st
Sunday March 21st
Sunday April 18th
Sunday April 25th
Sunday May 16th
Sunday June 20th
Group B: TAIT
AGES 14-18
2026:
Sunday September 13th
Sunday October 18th
2027:
Sunday January 31st
Sunday March 21st
Sunday April 18th
Sunday April 25th
Sunday May 16th
Sunday June 20th
