Children's Summer Classes 2021

Themed classes let the children use their imagination to create an original dance with their teachers.

A fun week of expressive movement and music, ends with a lively presentation!

Dates:

Week 1: Monday 26 – Friday 30 July

Week 2: Monday 2 – Friday 6 August

Closing date: Monday 14 June 2021

Who can attend?

Students aged 4–7 years. No prior dance experience necessary.

Students are not required to be studying the RAD syllabus or have RAD membership. Places are awarded on a first come, first served basis. There is no audition, selection or elimination process.

Content:

Each day, Monday to Thursday, the children participate in a 45 minute ballet class, followed by a 45 minute creative dance class. There is a 15-minute refreshment break in between classes, and students can bring a small snack along with a drink.

Over the course of the week the children will create two dances.  The children will shape the story they tell through their dance, choosing characters and developing steps and sequences of movement that are based on a theme.

In ballet, the children will be introduced to ballet steps and classical mime appropriate to their age.

Each class will be taught by an experienced RAD teacher or professional dance artist. With live music throughout the week.

On Friday, each class will be one hour long to all the participants to perform their dances.  Parents will be invited to watch a filmed sharing*

*subject to change according to prevailing government guidance and in accordance with photography and filming permissions sought at the time of registering.

Repertoire Session for 6 - 7 years:

We are excited to announce that as part of the Children's Summer Classes 2021, students in the 6 - 7 years group will also be taking part in a free 30 minute repertoire session based on Sleeping Beauty at the end of each day. These sessions will be led by professional dancers who are currently studying on our PDTD programme. There will be a 30 minute break between the two morning classes and the repertoire session for students to have some lunch.

Observation: Please note, some classes may be observed by students currently studying on the PDTD programme.

Times:

Monday-Thursday:

• 4-5 years: 9.30am-11.15am
• 6-7 years: 9.45am-12.30pm

Friday:

• 4-5 years: 9.30am-12.00pm
• 6-7 years: 9.45am-1.00pm

Please note: to ensure health & safety measures set out by the government guidelines for dance activities to run safely there may be slight alternations to start and finish times advertised and we will update participants as soon as possible of any change required. 

Booking process:

• Places are limited in each class and secured on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Payment is required at the time of booking.
• An automatic email will be sent via the booking platform Eventbrite to confirm your registration and payment were successful.
• Please quote the Eventbrite order no/ticket ref. when contacting the RAD with any queries related to your booking.
• Please ensure you have read the Terms and Conditions, which includes the RAD's cancellation policy.
• When a class is fully-booked, a waiting list will be activated. The Student Activities Team will contact you via email should a suitable place become available.
• After the closing date, you will receive an additional confirmation by email, detailing registration and collection times for your child, suggested dress, and all other relevant information for the course and venue.
• For all queries, please email [email protected].

Apply:

Please ensure you check the ticket details carefully. If the ticket you wish to book appears sold out, please apply online for the Waiting List Ticket, specifying which week (and age group) you wish to attend. The Student Activities Team will contact you should a suitable place become available.

Discounts: 10% discount for 2 siblings, and 20% for 3 or more siblings.

Please read our Summer Events Terms & Conditions before you apply.

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Please note, in the event of injury or medical emergency during the activity a qualified First Aider from Royal Academy of Dance will provide necessary treatment and assistance to the participant. Please see our Terms & Conditions for further information.  

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Royal Academy of Dance, 36 Battersea Square, London, United Kingdom