
YOUR NEXT STEP : ASSOCIATES 2025/2026
We are delighted that, due to the success of the YNS Associates scheme in Birmingham, we will be running the programme again in 2025/2026.. 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.
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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
2025:
Sunday October 12th
Sunday October 26th
Sunday January 11th
Sunday February 8th
Sunday March 8th
Sunday April 19th
Sunday May 10th
Sunday June 14th
Group B: TAIT
AGES 14-18
2025:
Sunday October 12th
Sunday October 26th
Sunday January 11th
Sunday February 8th
Sunday March 8th
Sunday April 19th
Sunday May 10th
Sunday June 14th
