2025 Aspire Boys Programme Application

ASPIRE Boys Dance Programme

2025
September 2025 - July 2026

11-16 years | Fee: FREE
DEADLINE: August 2025

Building on the success of Aspire Boys Day in July 2024, we are thrilled to announce the launch of a new weekly programme starting in September 2025

Emphasising the need to maintain regular engagement with the boys who participated in the Aspire Boys Day, we are opening up our doors weekly, for FREE, from September 2025 to boys aged 11-16.

The programme will include classes in Contemporary, Ballet, Hip Hop and Commercial, as well as Creative and Rep classes to allow them to develop their own artistry.

Participants will have the opportunity to take part in Annual Performance opportunities such as PRE|SHOW (our young people's performance platform), and other external prospects.

PROGRAMME DETAILS
- Date and Time: Saturdays, from 1pm - 4.30pm
- Venue:
  Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance
  Clifton Lodge
  St Margarets Drive
  Twickenham, TW1 1QN
- Course Fee: FREE
APPLICATION INFORMATION
- Applications are open to 11-16 year-olds
- Applicants must be at least 11 years old by September 1st 2025.
- Led and taught by male identifying artists from Rambert School
- No dance experience needed!
- FREE to all applicants!
Personal Details
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
What name would you like to be called on the programme?
What is your gender?*

MaleNon-BinaryPrefer not to sayOther
What are your pronouns?*
e.g. He/Him or She/Her or They/Them
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Primary Contact Email (the best address to receive programme communications)*
example@example.com
Secondary Contact Email
Contact Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

Town/CityState / Province

PostcodeCountry
Contact Phone Number*

Country CodePhone Number
Education and Dance Experience
What school/college do you got to?*
What is your current level of study (e.g. GCSE, A levels, B-Tech, etc.)*
e.g. GCSE, AS levels, A levels, B-Tech, Foundation Degree
Name of Dance School/Programme/Course (if applicable)
Number of continuous years studying dance*
Please give a short paragraph of your dance experience, including technique/style studied, course/classes attended, and exams you have passed. (100 words max)*
Personal Statement
Please tell us about your achievements, ambitions and inspirations, and why you would like to take part in the ASPIRE Boys Programme at Rambert School.*
Have you already auditioned for vocational dance training?*

YesNo
Headshot
Please upload a clear headshot with hair off the face, head facing straight forward.

Applications submitted without the photograph requested (either in this form or by email if technical difficulties) will not be considered.
Head Shot*

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Encouragement to disclose
Applicants should be reassured that any information you disclose is so that we can support you during the application process.

DISABILITY

Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance welcomes applications from disabled people and offers places solely on the basis of potential and suitability for a career in the profession. You are encouraged to disclose any impairment or condition (for example, dyslexia, mental health, a physical or sensory impairment) at the earliest opportunity. We can then endeavour to support you during the course.
Do you identify as a disabled person? This includes SEND, being D/deaf and having long-term physical or mental health conditions.*

YesNoPrefer not to say
If yes, please include details of disabilities
CARE LEAVER

Guidance note: The Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 states that a Care Leaver is someone who has been in the care of the Local Authority for a period of 13 weeks or more spanning their 16th birthday. We ask for this information to ensure that eligible students receive available Care Leaver funding and additional support.
Are you a Care Leaver/Care Experienced?*

YesNoPrefer Not to Say
Medical Information
Please give details of any known medical conditions or any past medical history that may impact the dancer, which is relevant to us supporting them through the course.
Known medical conditions of the dancer
Known allergies of the dancer
Known injuries of the dancer
Please detail any medication the dancer will be taking or have with them during the course, including any emergency medicines e.g. epipens/inhalers.

Please ensure you bring any medication required for each day of the course, clearly labelled. The school office can keep spare medication where necessary. Any specific medical or access needs should be discussed with the school prior to the course starting.
Details of medication (if applicable)
Emergency Contact Details
In case of emergencies during the course, we will use the information provided below as emergency contacts. The emergency contacts should be in the UK for the duration of the course.
Name of Emergency Contact 1*

First NameLast Name
Relationship to dancer*
Phone Number of Emergency Contact 1*
Email of Emergency Contact 1*
Name of Emergency Contact 2

First NameLast Name
Relationship to dancer
Phone Number of Emergency Contact 2
Email of Emergency Contact 2
Media and Data Consent

For GDPR purposes
During some classes there will be authorised staff members taking photographs and/or filming parts of the class. By signing this part of the form, you consent and authorise a staff member or agent of Rambert School to take photographs or films, and authorise Rambert School to use, reuse, copy, publish, display, exhibit, reproduce, license to third party and distribute the materials in any educational or promotional materials or other forms of media without notifying you. You agree that you or your child are participating on a voluntary basis and will not receive any payment from Rambert School for signing this release or as a result of any publication of the materials.

We will never pass your details onto a third party. All information you give will be held in line with our Privacy & Cookies Policy. Please see Data Privacy for how we hold your data.
I consent to my data being used in this way*

YesNo
Safeguarding Policy
Rambert School works with children, young people and vulnerable adults. Rambert School is committed to ensuring that all are able to participate in or observe Rambert School activities in a safe and enjoyable environment. Please refer to the link below to view a copy of our Safegurding Policy.

Click here to view our Safeguarding Policy
Declaration
I declare that to the best of my knowledge all information given in this application is true, accurate and complete. Writing your name below will count as your e-signature.
Signature of Applicant

Clear
Signature of Parent/Guardian

Clear
Today's date

DayMonthYear
If you have any queries about completing this application form please contact the school:

+44 (0) 20 8892 9960

shortcourses@rambertschool.org.uk

Thank you. Please complete the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion section below. The information you give is only for monitoring purposes and will not be used as part of your application.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Please complete the following monitoring information. Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, religion or disability.
My age on April 1st 2025 is*

11-1213-1415-16
I Identify my ethnicity as*

Asian - Bangladeshi or Bangladeshi BritishAsian - Chinese or Chinese BritishAsian - Indian or Indian BritishAsian - Pakistani or Pakistani BritishAny other Asian backgroundBlack - African or African BritishBlack - Caribbean or Caribbean BritishAny other Black backgroundMixed or multiple ethnic groups - White or White British and Asian or Asian BritishMixed or multiple ethnic groups - White or White British and Black African or Black African BritishMixed or multiple ethnic groups - White or White British and Black Caribbean or Black Caribbean BritishAny other Mixed or Multiple ethnic backgroundWhite - English, Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish or BritishWhite - Gypsy or Irish TravellerWhite - IrishWhite - RomaAny other White backgroundAny other ethnic backgroundArabPrefer not to say
My household income is*

Less than £25,000Less than £42,875Less than £60,000Over £60,000Prefer not to say
At school I was eligible for Free School Meals*

YesNoI don't knowPrefer not to say
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ASPIRE Boys Dance Programme

September 2025 - July 2026

Personal Details

Education and Dance Experience

Personal Statement

Headshot

Encouragement to disclose

Medical Information

Emergency Contact Details

Media and Data Consent

Safeguarding Policy

Declaration

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion