Ballet Cymru’s Associate Programme is designed to complement students’ existing dance training and aims to give young, talented ballet dancers the opportunity, understanding and insight into what life as a professional dancer may entail through a closer and more regular working relationship with Ballet Cymru.
Meeting monthly, Associates receive classes in ballet, contemporary, body conditioning/Pilates, pointe work/strength training, repertoire and much more.
The programme runs monthly on Sundays from September 2025 to August 2026 at Ballet Cymru’s dance studios in Newport and is available to dancers from the ages of 9+*. It works on 3 levels:
1. Junior Associates: aged 9 – 11
2. Mid Associates: aged 11 – 14
3. Senior Associates: aged 14 +
*Age from 31st August 2024
As part of our effort to support the growth of dance in Wales, we have a reciprocal agreement with the National Dance Company Wales, enabling young dancers to take part in both Associate programmes.
TO APPLY
If you are an aspiring dancer and would like to audition for the programme, please click below:
Auditions for the Ballet Cymru Associate Programme will be held at Ballet Cymru Studios, Rogerstone, Newport on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July 2025.
Applications need to be received no later than Friday 27th June 2025.
Ballet Cymru is an inclusive company and welcomes applications from young disabled dancers and dancers from protected characteristics.
Ballet Cymru Associates Programme is supported by:
