Introduction

The Pre-Junior Conservatoire of Dance programme aims to inspire and teach the next generation of dancers, starting with core skills at an early education level. We offer this programme in these locations:

We work in partnership with Dumfries House to deliver dance classes for young people in East Ayrshire, as well as at our own RCS Glasgow campus, and Dalkeith Palace in Edinburgh to ensure as many young people as possible can engage with high-quality dance tuition.

These dance classes are delivered as part of the Junior Conservatoire offering from RCS and young students are encouraged to develop their ballet technique, creativity and performance skills. We look for young people who are enthusiastic about dance, want to learn new skills and who show potential and an aptitude for rhythm and movement.

Apply

Applications for the 2023/24 academic year beginning August 2023 have now closed –  however, if you are still interested in applying for the 23/24 academic year, we are happy to help. Please get in touch with us at: juniorsdance@rcs.ac.uk

Please contact us by email juniorsdance@rcs.ac.uk if you have any questions and we would be happy to help.

Why choose us?

  • Specifically designed educational dance course for younger students who aspire to develop ballet technique
  • Receive specialist training in bespoke dance studios at the Wallace Studios at Speirs Locks, Dalkeith Palace in Edinburgh or at Dumfries House in Ayrshire.
  • Learn in small class sizes, ensuring you receive detailed one-to-one and group teaching
  • Receive regular feedback reports throughout the year to ensure you are getting the most out of the programme

Fees and scholarships

We want to make the performing arts as accessible as possible.

Anyone who faces financial barriers to participate in the Junior Conservatoire can apply at any time, whether at acceptance to a course or during the course, for a bursary or scholarship.

Please take the time to refer to this bursary and scholarship criteria.

For anyone who requires a bursary or scholarship please email JuniorsDDPF@rcs.ac.uk or Juniorsdance@rcs.ac.uk and you will be sent an application form.

We will try to support as many students as possible to attend the Junior Conservatoire training and therefore may not be able to cover full student fees.

These funds are currently supported by the generosity of individuals and charitable trusts including:

  • James McAvoy Drama Scholarship
  • Agnes Allan Bursary
  • Bill and Margaret Nicol

Entry requirements

To gain a place on our Pre-Junior Conservatoire of Dance programme at any of our locations, you must take part in an audition, a simple ballet class, where you can meet the teachers and ask any questions.

We do not ask for previous dance experience or formal entry requirements from Level 1 auditionees – instead we look for students’ natural rhythm, potential and eagerness to learn dance.  If you are auditioning for Level 2 we would ask that you have a few years’ ballet experience.

Auditions

Applications for audition for the Pre-Junior Ballet programme will be accepted between November 2023 — May 2024. Each application has an associated fee of £45 per artform (apart from Dumfries House applications).

We will contact you after the closing date 29th May 2024 with details of the audition date and time that we are able to offer you. Please note we are unable to accommodate rescheduling requests should you be unavailable. Please note that we audition on weekdays, weekends and evenings, including during school term.

More information on the process and what is expected will be issued after the applications close.

Audition date 2024 – TBC.

How to apply

We want to ensure everyone has an opportunity to apply for the Pre-Junior Conservatoire of Dance programme so we will audition every student who applies on time.

When to apply

Application for entry in August 2024  will open in November 2023.

All applications should be completed online and there is an audition fee of £45. If you need financial support to pay for the audition fee please contact us at juniorsdance@rcs.ac.uk 

Applications for the 2023/24 academic year beginning August 2023 have now closed –  however, if you are still interested in applying for the 23/24 academic year, we are happy to help. Please get in touch with us at: juniorsdance@rcs.ac.uk

Apply

Audition dates

All auditions for the Pre-Junior Conservatoire Dance programme will take place in Glasgow.  Audition dates for 2024/25 will be confirmed in January 2024.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the Pre-Junior Conservatoire or the application process, please don’t hesitate to contact us at juniorsdance@rcs.ac.uk or 0141 270 8382.

 

Term dates and tuition fees

Pre-Junior Conservatoire Ballet (Glasgow): Mondays, £715

P4/5 students- Mondays 5-6.15pm

P6/7 students- Mondays 6.15-7.30pm

Pre- Junior Conservatoire Ballet (Edinburgh): Mondays. £715

P4/5 students- Mondays 5.45-7pm

P6/7 students 5.45-7pm

Pre-Junior Conservatoire Ballet (Dumfries House): Tuesdays, is a fully funded programme for Ayrshire residents only.

P4/5 students- Tuesdays 5-615pm

P6/7 students- Tuesdays 615-730pm

Term dates- Glasgow and Edinburgh

28th August- 11th December 2023 (no sessions 16th and 23rd October)

8th January – 25th March 2024 (no session 12th February)

15th April- 10th June 2024

Term dates- Dumfries House

12th September – 12th December 2023 (no sessions 17th and 24th October)

9th January – 26th March 2024 (no sessions 13th and 20th February)

23rd April – 11th June 2024

 

 

 

 

 

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