Performance and Technique Course - 2026 (Summer)

Designed for participants aged 11-19 the Performance and Technique Course takes place during the Summer holidays. It is a chance for aspiring dancers to train in our world-class purpose-built facilities in southwest London guided by Rambert School faculty and alumni.

This exciting, newly developed course offers students the opportunity to work closely with a choreographer affiliated with Rambert School. Throughout the week, participants will engage in both Ballet and Contemporary classes, while collaborating on the creation and rehearsal of an original piece. The course culminates in a public performance at the end of the week, providing students with a unique opportunity to showcase their work.

Senior courses* (ages 15-19) and Junior courses (ages 11-14) are tailored to meet the specific training needs of dancers at different stages of their journey.

*Each course runs for one week with two sets of dates available.

 

COURSE INFORMATION

Date and Time:

• Senior Week 1 (15-19 years): Monday 13th - Saturday 18th July 2026, 9am-5pm
• Senior Week 2 (15-19 years): Monday 20th - Saturday 25th July 2026, 9am-5pm
• Junior Week 3 (11-14 years): Monday 27th - Saturday 1st August 2026, 9am-4.30pm

Venue:

Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, Clifton Lodge, St Margarets Drive, Twickenham, TW1 1QN

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Course Fee: 

£380

Payment will be taken as part of this application form 

Bursaries are available for eligible UK residents

APPLICATION INFORMATION 

• Senior Week applicants must be at least 15 years old on Monday 6th July 2026.
• Junior Week applicants must be at least 11 years old on Monday 6th July 2026.
• Participants should have been taking weekly classes in ballet or contemporary dance to an intermediate standard and be looking to pursue training at a pre-vocational/vocational level.
• Participants who are not currently en pointe are welcome to apply.
• Applications are welcome from UK and International students (subject to UK travel regulations). Please note this course is not residential.

PAYMENT DEADLINES

• Senior Week 1 applications close on Friday 10th July 2026, 9am
• Senior Week 2 applications close on Friday 17th July 2026, 9am
• Junior Week 3 applications close on Friday 24th July 2026, 9am
• Bursary applications close on Monday 6th July 2026, 9am
• Payment Plan option closes on Monday 11th May 2026, 9am

Places are filled on a first-come first-served basis. We recommend you book soon to avoid disappointment.

If you have any questions, please contact us by e-mail shortcourses@rambertschool.org.uk or by phone +44 (0) 208 892 9960

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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.

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

CARE EXPERIENCED

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Protection Policy for how we hold your data.

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 Safeguarding Duty page on our website for further information.

Bursary applications close on Monday 6th July 2026, 9am

Bursaries are available for UK residents who meet any of the following eligibility criteria:

• Household income below £42,875
• Eligible for Free School Meals
• Refugee or asylum seeker status
• Care-experienced, estranged from family or a looked after child

These bursaries cover between 25% and 75% of the course costs. Bursaries are only available for Short Courses within the UK. The application process for bursaries will be sent to all dancers who are offered a place on the course and are eligible.

There are 3 payment options for the course:

Option 1 is to pay the Full Fee (£380), which secures your place on the course.

If you would like to attend more than 1-week, please do get in touch following your application to arrange your additional payment.

Option 2 is to pay a 25% Deposit (£95) now and be put on a Payment Plan. The payment plan will charge you 25% (£95) of the remainder of the course fee at 2-week intervals.

Option 3 is to apply for a Bursary (£0). Please select Bursary Applicant below, and we will be in touch with you separately to ask for your payment. 

Deposit + Payment Plan option closes on Monday 11th May 2026, 9am

Payment secures your place on the course.

Please note the deposit is non-refundable.

Cancellation Policy: The course fee includes a 25% non-refundable deposit. If the place is cancelled up to a month before the start of the course, a refund of the remaining fee will be issued (75%). If the place is cancelled after this period, no refund will be issued.

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.

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.

Please complete the following monitoring information. Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, religion or disability. If you do not wish to give any information please select 'prefer not to say'. 

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