English Youth Ballet

English Youth Ballet is a ballet company founded by Janet Lewis in 1998 that performs full-length classical ballet productions in regional theatres across the UK. The company combines 100 young dancers chosen by audition with professional principal dancers in leading roles. It stages 8 productions a year throughout the regions of the UK and operates Ballet Virtuoso, a company of eight professional dancers presenting classical ballet in smaller theatres.

English Youth Ballet is based in Orpington, Kent. The address is Appledowne, The Hillside, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7SD. Auditions and performances take place at regional theatres and schools throughout the UK.

English Youth Ballet offers full-length classical ballet productions including Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Giselle, Cinderella in Hollywood, Coppélia, The Sleeping Beauty, and Aurora's Wedding. The organization provides performance courses that include ballet classes, rehearsals, tuition, costume, and production costs. Ballet Virtuoso presents classical ballet in smaller theatres. Career consultations and individual assessments are available to advise parents about their children's potential for a professional career in dance.

Young dancers aged 8-18 who have had some ballet training can audition to participate in productions. Young dancers are chosen by audition from within an 80-100 mile radius of the theatre in the area. Some male drama students aged 12-18 are needed for specific roles. Local primary and secondary schools can attend dress rehearsals at reduced prices.

English Youth Ballet caters for young dancers aged 8-18. Junior audition groups are for ages 8-11 and Senior audition groups are for ages 12-18. The minimum age and grade requirement is 8 years and Grade 1 or 2 ballet training, though applicants do not need to have passed ballet exams.

Yes. English Youth Ballet provides young dancers with the opportunity to perform in full-length classical ballet productions in a professional setting alongside professional principal dancers. The organization offers full and half scholarships, assisted places, and sibling discounts. Participation involves a casting day plus 10 sessions including ballet classes and rehearsals.

The audition process takes the format of two ballet classes, each one and a half hours. Rehearsals are organized as three simultaneous rehearsals, always preceded by a ballet class. Students are expected to wear what they would wear for ballet exams.

Yes. English Youth Ballet stages 8 productions a year throughout the regions of the UK in regional theatres. Productions include full-length classical ballets performed in venues across the country. Students attend two acts and the finale in every performance.

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