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Pre-Junior Conservatoire of Dance

The Pre-Junior Conservatoire of Dance programme will inspire and teach the next generation of dancers, starting with core skills at an early education level.

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Overview

We offer the Pre-Juniors ballet programme at RCS in Glasgow, Dumfries House in East Ayrshire, and Dalkeith Palace in Midlothian.

These dance classes are delivered as part of the Junior Conservatoire offering from RCS and young students are encouraged to develop their ballet technique, creativity and performance skills. We look for young people who are enthusiastic about dance, want to learn new skills and show potential and an aptitude for rhythm and movement.

We now also offer contemporary and jazz dance technique classes in Glasgow to compliment the training of our youngest dancers.

Ballet auditions for 2025/26 will open in January 2025 and take place the week beginning 16th June 2025.

The important details

For Ages:
Primary 4—7

Application Deadline:
June 2025 for 2025/26 entry

Venue:
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 100 Renfrew Street Glasgow G2 3DB

Dates:
2nd September 2024 - 22 June 2025

Time:
Please see the Days & Times section below

Cost
£500-£600

Open Day
26th May 2025

Benefits of studying at the Junior Conservatoire include:

Specifically designed educational dance courses for younger students who aspire to develop their dance technique.
Receive specialist training in bespoke dance studios at the Wallace Studios at Speirs Locks, Dalkeith Palace in Edinburgh or at Dumfries House in Ayrshire.
Our Pre-Juniors dance programme links to our Juniors Modern Ballet Programme. https://www.rcs.ac.uk/courses/juniors-modern-ballet/
We offer classical ballet training in Ayrshire, Edinburgh and Glasgow

Learn in small class sizes, ensuring you receive detailed group teaching
Learn with live music – our ballet students work with an accompanist each week.
We also offer contemporary and jazz dance technique classes in Glasgow to compliment the training of our youngest dancers.

Class Locations & Times

Mondays

Primary 4-5 Ballet: 5pm-6.15pm

Primary 6 Ballet: 6.30pm- 7.45pm

Primary 7 Ballet: 6.30pm- 8pm

Primary 7 students also have the option to attend the following classes:

Mondays

Jazz Dance Technique: 5.15pm – 6.30pm

https://www.rcs.ac.uk/courses/junior-conservatoire-jazz-dance-technique/

Sundays

Young Ballet Company: 10am-3pm

https://www.rcs.ac.uk/courses/young-ballet-company/

Tuesdays

Primary 4-5: 5 pm- 6.15 pm

Primary 6-7: 6.15 pm – 7.30 pm

This is a fully funded programme for Ayrshire residents only.

Mondays

Primary 4 – 6: 4.45pm – 6pm

Primary 7: 6pm – 7.15pm

Entry Requirements

To gain a place on our Pre-Junior Conservatoire of Dance programme at any of our locations, you must take part in an audition, a simple ballet class where you can meet the teachers and ask any questions.

We do not ask for previous dance experience or formal entry requirements from Primary 4-5 auditionees. Instead, we look for students’ natural rhythm, potential and eagerness to learn dance.

If you are auditioning for Primary 6-7, we ask that you have a few years of ballet experience.

Fees & Funding

Glasgow 2024/25

Primary 4-6 Ballet £500

Primary 7 Ballet £600

Edinburgh 2024/25:

All Levels £550

East Ayrshire: this a fully funded programme for Ayrshire residents only

How to Apply

Applications for August 2025 entry will open in January 2025 and auditions will take place in June.

Each application has an associated fee of £15 (apart from Dumfries House applications).

We will contact you after the closing date with details of the audition date and time we can offer you.

More information on the process and what is expected will be issued after the applications close.

We want to ensure everyone has an opportunity to apply for the Pre-Junior Conservatoire of Dance programme. We will audition every student who applies on time.

Auditions for our Young Ballet Company and Jazz Dance Technique classes will take place in June 2025. Further information can be found on these pages:

Junior Conservatoire Jazz Dance Technique | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (rcs.ac.uk)

Young Ballet Company | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (rcs.ac.uk)

Audition Information

Ballet Audition dates 2025/26 – week beginning 16th June 2025

Applications for 2025/26 entry will open in January 2025 We will contact you after the application closing date with details of the audition date and time that we can offer you.

Please note we are unable to accommodate rescheduling requests should you be unavailable. Please note that we audition on weekdays, weekends and evenings, including during school term.