Children's Summer Classes 2024 (London)

Who can attend?

The classes are open to students who are aged 4-9 years old.  No prior dance experience is necessary.

Dates

Monday 29 July – Friday 02 August 2024

Closing date: Monday 10 June 2024

Venue

Royal Academy of Dance
188 York Road
London
SW11 3JZ

Times

We offer the option to either join us in the morning or the afternoon group.

Morning groups

Monday-Thursday:
4-5 years: 9.30am – 11.15am
6-7 years: 9.30am – 12.15pm

Friday:
4-5 years: 9.30am – 1.00pm
6-7 years: 9.30am – 1.00pm

Afternoon groups

Monday-Thursday:
6-7 years: 12.00pm – 1.45pm
8-9 years: 12.00pm – 1.45pm

Friday:
6-7 years: 1.30pm – 5.00pm
8-9 years: 1.30pm – 5.00pm

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 with their ballet and creative dance teachers. The classes will each be based around a theme designed to ignite their imaginations. Together with their teachers they will develop steps and sequences of movement to depict the characters and creatures that bring each theme to life and tell a story through dance. In ballet, the children will be introduced to ballet steps and classical mime appropriate to their age, with pianist accompaniment.

On Friday all the participants share their dances, following a warm-up, they rehearse together in the performance space. Parents are invited to watch the final sharing and certificate presentation.

Faculty

You can find out about out about our 2024 Children’s Summer Classes Faculty here. 

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 Cvent to confirm your registration and payment were successful.
• Please quote the Cvent order no/ticket reference 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 Learning and Participation 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 participate@rad.org.uk.

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. The  will contact you should a suitable place become available.

Please ensure you have read our Summer Events Terms & Conditions carefully before you apply. You will need to confirm your acceptance of these terms when you register your place.

The RAD uses Cvent for ticketing and registration for events (including workshops, masterclasses, CPD, and a range of free activities). We only store your personal information in order to facilitate your attendance and to request feedback. We will not use your information to contact you unless you have opted to receive marketing materials or have signed up for our e-newsletter. For further details on how your information is processed, please see the Student Activities Privacy Notice.

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 on this.