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Central School of Ballet is one of Europe’s leading centres for ballet based dance training 🩰
Applications to our degree courses open 28 September

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Strength in numbers 💪

Applications are open for our FD and BA(Hons) Top-Up Degrees in Professional Dance and Performance. Interested in finding out more about our training? Head to our website or visit the school during one of our Open Days.

Link in bio for all audition information.

@lshphotographs by @csbschool

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Animating Degas with Ballet Central 🩰🎨

Ahead of today's performances of 𝘍𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘦 by @csbschool as part of the @royalballetandopera Next Generation Festival, take a glimpse behind the scenes to see how this once-lost Ashton miniature was brought back to the stage

🎥 watch the complete film and hear the full story on The Frederick Ashton Foundation YouTube channel (🔗 in @frederickashtonfoundation bio)

#nextgenerationfestival #balletcentral #balletcentraltour #frederickashton #foyerdedanse #frederickashtonfoundation
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Edited by Pierre Tappon. Film clips ©Ballet Central and Dance Europe. by @csbschool

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Magical moments in pas de deux✨

Join our second years in the studio as they work on the classical duet form, translated literally as “step for two”!

#centralschoolofballet #pasdedeux #ballet #classicalballet #balletclass #ballettraining #balletdancer taken in Central School of Ballet by @csbschool

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Applications are now open! Ready to apply?

Dancers wishing to audition for Central's Foundation and BA(Hons) Top-Up degrees in Professional Dance and Performance can now submit their application via the Central website.

Visit our Degree Courses page for information on our courses, our Applying to Central page for all dates, deadlines and audition information, and explore our other Student Life pages to get to know Central.

And don't forget to join our Audition News channel for all the latest updates!

Photo by Lauren Hewett and Jack Lowndes by @csbschool

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Want to find out more about our training?

We spoke to Artistic Director, Kate Coyne, about what Central's training encompasses. A fantastic opportunity for prospective students to hear directly from Central's leadership about Kate's vision for the School, read this latest news article on our website: www.centralschoolofballet.co.uk/category/news-and-events/

Photo by Jack Lowndes by @csbschool

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Some moments from our Associate Induction Day today!

Congratulations to all the dancers joining us on our Associate Programme this year, we are thrilled to have you in the studios. Aside from their first ballet classes of the term, students were introduced to Strength and Conditioning with degree course tutor Christopher Hinton-Lewis, and also had a session with Ciara Sampson on the power of feedback 💪

@lshphotographs by @csbschool

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Preparing to audition? 🩰

Join us for our Autumn Audition Preparation Course and get a first-hand taste of Central's degree course training.

📣 APPLICATIONS CLOSE MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 📣

Open to students aged 14-16 years who are aiming for a professional dance career, this course is taught by Central's degree course tutors - making it a fantastic opportunity for those looking to audition for a place at Central.

Strengthen your technique and gain confidence for your upcoming auditions... apply now and secure your place via the Central website.

https://www.centralschoolofballet.co.uk/dance-classes-courses/short-courses/ballet-intensives/

Photo 1 & 2 - @jimmy_parratt_phography
Photo 3 - @lshphotographs by @csbschool

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First day of term… and a big warm welcome to our new first year students! We wish you all the best in your next few years training with us, and look forward to watching you grow as dancers and talented young people ✨🩰 by @csbschool

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2025 Graduate Success - Hugh Lewis 🌟

“After graduating from Central, I joined the Serbian National Ballet in Novi Sad and have recently been promoted to Soloist. I've performed a variety of pieces this season, such as Swan Lake, the Prince in The Nutcracker, La Fille Mal Gardée, and Espada in Don Quixote, and earlier this month, I made my stage debut as Albrecht in Giselle.

My initial transition into company life was intimidating and presented many mental and physical challenges, but the training, discipline, and artistic foundation I gained at Central prepared me for professional life. I am incredibly appreciative of my time there and have wonderful memories of the experiences, friendships, and mentoring that helped me develop as a dancer and person.”

Photo 2: A Squared Photo by @csbschool

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2025 Graduate Success - Olivia Hayes 🌟

“Since graduating, I joined the Grand Classic Ballet winter tour, performing Swan Lake and The Nutcracker across Germany. It has been an incredible experience dancing in so many beautiful theatres and locations. I was chosen to perform a principal role in The Nutcracker, and it was a privilege to dance the Sugar Plum Fairy for audiences — I learned so much from the experience. I then went on to perform Odette/Odile with Grand Classic Ballet in their tour of Swan Lake.

Central prepared me extremely well, and the transition into company life felt very smooth. The training and experience I gained through Ballet Central gave me the skills and confidence I needed to settle into the company quickly.

What I miss most from Central are my friends and teachers. The constant support and environment we created together will always be special to me.” by @csbschool

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2025 Graduate Success - Jemima Gosling 🌟

“Since graduating from Central, I have been working with English National Ballet on their tour of Sleeping Beauty. We performed in Liverpool, Manchester, and Southampton, before completing the tour with performances at the Royal Albert Hall in June. I also performed in My First Ballet: Cinderella, which toured to UK theatres including Sadler's Wells East. It has been an incredible experience stepping into the professional world and working alongside such inspiring artists.

Going from school into working with a company is a big transition, but I felt surprisingly prepared for the leap. Having worked with ENB in 2024 on The Nutcracker and touring with Ballet Central in my final months at Central really helped bridge the gap between training and professional life.

I mostly miss the people from Central. Being surrounded by friends and teachers who created such a supportive and fun environment made the whole experience truly special, and I’m so grateful to have been a part of it.”

@photography_byash by @csbschool

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