COURSE DETAILS

Date and Time: 26-28 October 2026, 9am-5pm 

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

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Course Fee: £195

Bursaries are available to eligible UK residents.

ABOUT THE COURSE

Designed for dancers aged 14-21, our Autumn Intensive Audition Prep offers aspiring young dancers the chance to take part in a 3-day intensive training programme designed to deepen technical understanding and support creative expression to help prepare for auditions.

Places are filled on a first-come first-served basis. We recommend you book early 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

REQUIREMENTS

• Dancers must be 14 years old and no older than 21 years old by 31st August 2027.
• Dancers should be at least of intermediate standard and be looking to pursue training at a pre-vocational or vocational level.
• Those not currently en pointe are welcome to apply.
  
• This course is not residential.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

• Applications close on Friday 23 October 2026, 9am
  
• Bursary applications close on Friday 25 September 2026, 9am
  
• Payment Plan option closes on Monday 24 August 2026, 9am

Do you require financial assistance?

If you are of low-income or meet any of the following criteria, you may be eligible for a bursary. You must be a UK resident to qualify: 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.

If you wish to apply for a bursary then please fill out this form before continuing with this application form: https://rambertschool.jotform.com/261522796286871 

You will hear back from us with an outcome about your bursary within 10 working days.

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.

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.

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.

There are 3 payment options for the course:

Option 1 is to pay the Full Fee (£195), which secures your place on the course.

Option 2 is to pay a 25% Deposit (£48.75) now and be put on a payment plan. The payment plan will charge you 25% (£48.75) of the remainder of the course fee at 2-week intervals.

Option 3 is if you are on a Bursary. If you have been awarded a bursary then please select this option and enter your code in the "enter coupon" box at check-out.

If you wish to apply for a bursary then please fill out this form before continuing with this application form: https://rambertschool.jotform.com/261522796286871 

Payment secures your place on the course.

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 Short Courses Team:

+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. 

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