DANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
“What makes our dance scholars programme special is the way we champion each individual. Scholars are supported, challenged and inspired through high-quality teaching, industry workshops, and a culture that values
passion as highly as potential.” Kirsty Reid, Director of Dance
WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM OUR APPLICANTS?
HOW ARE PUPILS ASSESSED? Dancers will take part in a short warm up class of a mixed genre.They will then individually perform two short solos in their chosen genre to showcase their abilities.This will be followed by a brief interview with the Director of Dance. Dancers will provide their portfolio consisting of previous exam certificates/awards/competitions and performances.
Ideally, year 9 pupils will have a minimum level of ISTD grade 4 (or equivalent) in any of ballet, tap or modern theatre dance, have some performance experience and a genuine passion for dance. WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFER? Key benefits • High-spec studio and 180-seat auditorium, both with sprung floors • Weekly one-to-one tuition in a scholar’s main genre from a specialist Dance tutor • Workshops and masterclasses with professional companies and choreographers Dance scholars use the College’s high-spec studio (recessed ceiling, sprung floor, mirrored wall and ballet barre), the 180-seat Jennifer Winn auditorium, and a further studio in Nugent boarding house. Scholars receive one hour of free tuition each week in their main genre from a specialist tutor - including our Director of Dance, who holds a London College of Dance diploma and an Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance Licentiate, and was principal choreographer of Southern Youth Ballet.Additional paid lessons can be arranged where timetables allow. Scholars attend theatre trips locally and further afield, and take part in guest workshops with companies including Phoenix Dance Theatre, James Cousins Company and Motionhouse.
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