Summary
The Junior Associates course of study includes ballet, body conditioning, character and creative movement. During the year students have the opportunity to learn some of Scottish Ballet's repertoire taught by Company dancers. They can also experience the work of other departments involved in each production.
Entry Criteria
Students entering P6 or P7 in September 2010 are eligible to apply. Entry is by annual audition only. Although no previous dance experience is necessary, potential students need to show an aptitude for movement co-ordination a sense of rhythm and lots of personality together with an appropriate physique.
Weekly classes for students within travelling distance of Glasgow are held on Tuesdays from 6pm to 8.15pm (for P6 students) and on Thursdays from 6pm to 8.15pm (for P7 students).
Sunday classes for students who are unable to travel to Glasgow on a weekly basis are run approximately once a month during term time from 10am to 3.15pm.
Location
Scottish Ballet, Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE
How to Apply
Auditions are held annually in May.
The closing date for 2010 applications is Monday 3rd May.
Click here to download an application form.
Details
Day:
Tuesday for Weekly Primary 6's
Thursday for Weekly Primary 7's
Sunday for monthly pupils
Time:
6pm to 8.15pm (Tuesday and Thursday during term time)
10am to 3.15pm (Sunday - ten per year)
Cost:
£150 per term Weekly classes
£80 per term Sunday classes
Age Range:
Primary 6 and 7