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Congratulations to everyone who auditioned for the 2021-22 bbodance Scholar Scheme! Existing and new Scholars may now reserve their place until 1 September via the button below. 

Please carefully review the information on this page before registering.

Reserve your Scholars place

The bbodance Scholars Scheme is open to the most talented students of bbodance Registered Teachers and Associate Members. In order to join the Scheme, students need to be recommended by their teachers and audition successfully.

From Autumn 2022, all students are auditioned annually for a place on the Scheme. 

Please look at the Class Information for further information on the level required for each scheme.
We encourage all students who feel that they are able and would like to take part in an audition to apply.

The audition class will be non-syllabus based and will last approximately 1 ¼ hours. After which, all students should receive their results within four weeks of the audition date.

Students auditioning for Ballet should wear ballet tights, their usual ballet class leotard and ballet shoes. Please bring your pointe shoes if you are auditioning for the Senior Ballet scheme. 

Students auditioning for Jazz may choose what to wear for their audition but please avoid baggy items of clothing (leotard and tights or jazz pants are ideal). We do require students to wear jazz shoes for their audition. 

 


Audition to become a Scholar

Applications for the bbodance Scholars scheme 2022 - 23 have now closed. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for updates on our next auditions in Spring 2023.

 

From Autumn 2022, the bbodance Scholars Scheme consists of fortnightly classes taught by excellent faculty that are designed to refine students' skills.

Classical Ballet classes include repertoire and are accompanied by a pianist. Jazz classes teach diverse techniques and styles and repertoire from current West End shows.

       

Junior Ballet

An introduction to the scheme, Junior Ballet is suitable for students who have achieved a Distinction in Grade 2 Ballet.

9:45 – 11:45 am

Birmingham Royal Ballet Studios

Fee: £435

Mid Ballet

The Mid class is a stepping stone in between Junior and Senior and is suitable for students who have achieved a Distinction in Grade 4 Ballet. 

12:15 – 2:45 pm

Birmingham Royal Ballet Studios

Fee: £505

Senior Ballet

The Senior class is designed to challenge students and support their vocational training. Suitable for students who have achieved a Distinction in Intermediate Foundation Ballet.

2 – 5 pm

bbodance HQ, London

Fee: £565

Jazz

Suitable for students aged 13+ who have taken a Grade 4 level exam in Jazz or an equivalent genre — for example, Modern.

3 – 5.30 pm

Birmingham Royal Ballet Studios

Fee: £505

Please note, all fees are inclusive of a non-residential place on the Scholars Weekend in April and can be paid in 3 instalments.


The bbodance Scholars Scheme is available for all bbodance students under the age of 18 who have auditioned successfully. 

Audition for the scheme

 

Rules & regulations for 2021- 22


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Any relevant Policies relating to Covid will be emailed as necessary.