Modern Ballet: Pre-Juniors (ages 7-11)
Summer School for Children and Young People
Overview
This five-day in-person summer school is for young people aged 7 – 11 who are interested in developing their classical ballet technique as well as learning repertoire and creative dance skills. This week will give them an insight into life as a professional dancer.
The course is taught by staff who work on in the RCS School of Dance with additional expert guest teachers. Students will benefit from having the opportunity to creatively engage with the different styles taught by these specialists in the field of ballet and dance.
The course is practical and energetic, with daily ballet classes for girls and boys. Additionally, students will participate in classes in a range of supporting subjects, including contemporary dance, creative dance, conditioning and the chance to learn choreography from ballets. Classes will be accompanied by pianists/percussionists.
By the end of the course students should have:
- strengthened their classical ballet technique
- experienced a professional approach to practice
- participated in repertoire, creative, conditioning and contemporary sessions
The summer school aims to create an inspiring, challenging and supporting environment for young dancers to develop their skills and talents.
The course will take place in our beautiful dance spaces at the Wallace Studios at Speirs Locks.
On the first day teaching staff will observe students as they participate in classes and allocate them into groups appropriate to their level. The purpose of this is to ensure everyone gets the most out of the course and is taking part in activities suitable for their experience.
If you have any questions in advance of booking, please contact us at juniorsdance@rcs.ac.uk.
The important details
Age:
7-11
Cost:
£250
Date:
6 - 10 July 2026
Time:
Monday - Friday, 10am - 3pm
Venue:
The Wallace Studios at Speirs Locks, 210 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G4 9RR
Course Information
Although students do not need to have any formal dance qualifications, previous dance experience is essential and students should have some ballet experience to benefit fully from the course.
Students should be approximately aged 7-11 years old, and have been in Primary 3-7 in the year 2025-26.
On applying for the course, students will be asked to submit photos, one of each of the poses, as below:
Plie
Tendu
No advance preparation is required for this course. Students should have a foundational understanding of ballet, at least a few years’ dance experience. Students will be streamed into the appropriate level that will benefit their learning.
Students should wear ballet practice clothes (leotard/t.shirt, ballet tights/shorts) for classical classes and canvas ballet shoes should be worn. Footless tights with jazz shoes or bare feet can be work for other classes.
You should also bring a water bottle, a packed lunch and healthy snacks as this course will be very physical.
Modern Ballet: Pre-Juniors runs from Monday 6 – 10 July, from 10am to 3pm.
We employ specialist dance lecturers and pride ourselves on the quality of the staff and continuity in delivery. Our teaching team have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the arts and are committed to supporting students through their learning journeys at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Staff may include:
Katie Armstrong
Lucy Barnes
Matthew Broadbent
Megan Christie
Daniel Davidson
Jenny Fallon
Bethany Kingsley-Garner
Kerry Livingstone
Kristen McGarrity
Kara McLaughlin
Laura McLaughlin
Kerry McLellan
Heather Rikic
Suzanne Shanks
Nick Shoesmith
Scottish Ballet artistic staff and dancers.
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