Elevate your ballet training with the Academy of Northern Ballet in Leeds this summer, featuring special guest Dame Darcey Bussell DBE.
Where: Leeds, UK
When: 27 July – 7 August 2026
Challenge yourself this summer with the Academy of Northern Ballet’s Summer Intensive. Train with expert faculty and discover life inside a professional ballet company.
Ages: 12 – 19
Guest teaching staff includes:
– Dame Darcey Bussell DBE (former Royal Ballet Principal Dancer)
– Federico Bonelli (Northern Ballet Artistic Director and former Royal Ballet Principal Dancer)
– Hikaru Kobyashi (former Royal Ballet First Soloist)
Classes include daily ballet technique, pas de deux, variations, contemporary, repertoire, Pilates, drama and more…
How to apply:
Applicants must complete the online application form, including uploading required photographs.
On occasion applicants may be asked to submit a short video as part of their application.
Places will be offered on a rolling basis through to our closing date.
For more information, visit northernballet.com/academy/workshops-events/international-summer-intensives
Costs for participants: £375 – £745
Contact details:
If you have any questions about the programme or your application, please get in touch at academy@northernballet.com.
For further information, please visit https://northernballet.com/academy/workshops-events/international-summer-intensives
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