Competition Coaching

Drop off Saturday 22^nd July 2023

Demonstration and collection Saturday 29^th July 2023

This is a residential and non- residential course.

In the beautiful setting of Woldingham school (Marden Park, Woldingham, CR3 7YA) – nestled in a valley just 20 mins from Clapham junction with its own train station!

The boarding facilities are wonderful with an excellent catering team and pastoral care.

Apply now by completing this FORM.

This is a selective course which will be filled on a first come basis for 2023 should you meet the criteria and selection process.

There are a specific number of bed spaces and so early application is encouraged.

You will be notified within 3 weeks of applying and by March 15th 2023 at the latest.

Closing date for applications is March 1st 2023

This will run every summer in the lead up to the Competition and is open to all dancers – they don’t necessarily need to be applying for the competition too.

For vocational and pre- vocational dancer’s this is an ideal opportunity to harness those important performance skills with a wide variety of repertoire and solos being taught by special guest teachers, alongside performance opportunities throughout the week, occurring in the state of the art Theatre.

The timetable will consist of everything a young dancer needs today within a glorious setting that creates a calm and productive sense of purpose. Lifelong friendships will be made and staff will be invested in each and every dancer attending.

The solos classes will take on the set solos from the competition list as well as further guidance across the week which will be threaded throughout the daily ballet classes, contemporary, Pointe work, Body conditioning, stage craft and

Pas De Deux. There will also be visiting Masterclasses and mentors.

Teachers are very welcome to observe should they wish.

This fantastic week will culminate in a full demonstration for all in the theatre followed by awards and optional picnic in the grounds!

Groupings are set on the year group they will be in in the Sept following the course however we will assess according to the application photos the best level for each dancer so they all can achieve their maximum stretch across the week.

This will be a selective course.

Ages 8 (Strong year 5 only) up to age 19.

Separate levels; pre-vocational, vocational 1&2 and pre-professional.

Photos needed for all applicants

First Arabesque en l’air
A la second en L’air
Fourth on Pointe for female identifying
Fifth demi pointe Male identifying en croise.

Pre Vocational Photos

Tendu a la second a terre for Pre vocational or at 45 degrees if you can.
First Arabesque, side view.
This can be holding the barre or in the centre
Please don’t worry too much - it really helps us get a clearer idea of their current level but we won’t be expecting perfection or height. We are looking at structure and ability to hold placement.
Side view – First on demi pointe, arms in second.