Classes & Courses


The Learning and Access Department run open classes and courses for all abilities that do not require auditions. Details of these classes and courses can be found below. The Classical Training Department offers enthusiastic young people the chance to train with professional ballet staff in order to maximise their potential in classical dance, requiring auditions for admission to their courses.

Click here to go to the Classical Training section of this website

Introduction to Ballet with Northern Ballet Theatre

In January 2008 Northern Ballet Theatre will be introducing an exciting new class to their timetable - Introduction to Ballet.  This class is open to children between the ages of eight and eleven years, who would like to find out more about ballet.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated children who are willing to try something new and have fun. No previous dance experience is required.  Classes will cover ballet movements and technique and help provide an insight into our Classical Training Programme. All classes are taught by Northern Ballet Theatre staff and accompanied by a musician.

The class will run on a weekly basis on Wednesdays during term time from 5.30-6.30pm.  The cost is £40 per term.

For more information please contact the Classical Training Department on 0113 274 5355 or email classicaltraining@northernballettheatre.co.uk or click here to download an application form.

Easter Course 2008: Urban Tales

Easter Course
This annual 4 - 5 day course provides students enthusiastic about dance and drama with the opportunity to study dance techniques and develop their creativity. It culminates in an informal performance of a piece of choreography, developed over the course of the week, to family members and friends.

Information about our forthcoming Easter Course is now available to view. This year’s course combines contemporary and urban dance techniques in creative sessions, run in association with Hip Hop artist Ed Stephen from Actors Workshop Theatre Company. More information and application forms can be sent on request by calling the learning and access department on 0113 274 5355 or you can download them below.

For more information about the course [click here]

To download an application form please [click here]

Click here to read about the Easter Course 2007
Click here to read about the Easter Course 2006




Open Workshops

We hold open workshops at various venues across the country for those who would like to get involved and participate in a creative dance workshop based on the current repertoire.

Click here for more information on our Open Workshops