APPLICATIONS FOR OUR 2020-2023 BTUKS MEN’S BALLET SCHOLARSHIP
ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED
The School of Ballet Theatre UK’s Men’s Ballet Course is pleased to offer aspiring male dancers aged between 16-21 the extraordinary opportunity to receive three years of year-round, uninterrupted ballet training with renowned instructors and mentors AND receive a BA (Hons) Ballet Performance qualification validated by University of West London.
As a BTUKS student, you will experience:
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Technique classes, men's classes and partnering classes all taught by world-class faculty.
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Personalised training focused on individual needs and development.
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Personalised strength training to make you a stronger dancer and partner.
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On-stage performance opportunities in multiple school productions along with professional touring experience with the Ballet Theatre UK company.
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Mentorship by current staff and company members
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The camaraderie of working alongside other male dancers and a male dance faculty.
MEN'S BALLET SCHOLARSHIP
"My time at the School has been incredible. The training has been so inspiring and enabled me to grow and develop as a dancer. One of the best elements is having the opportunity to work alongside the professional male dancers of the company really has inspired me to work hard and achieve my dreams"
- Second Year Student Michael Maple (British Ballet Grand Prix Gold Medalist)
What does the 2020-2023 Male Scholarship include:
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2020-2023 Academic years tuition, worth £27,750
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2020-2023 Accommodation scholarship of £5000 towards student housing
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2020-2023 Participation on all BTUKS organised holiday courses.
How to apply:
Due to the current pandemic, we will be accepting digital audition applications. Aspiring male dancers between the ages of 16-21 must complete the digital application form below and upload a video file.
We appreciate that it may be challenging to create a detailed audition video at this time, we are asking applicants to create a short video of barre work only, no longer than 15 mins, that includes:
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A short personal message (approximately 1 min) telling BTUKS about you, your ambitions and dance training to date.
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Simple barre work that must be shown on alternating sides and include Plies, Tendu’s, degage, Rond de jambe, Fondues, Adagio and Grand Battements.
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Optional Extra Footage: A performed variation/solo that may have already been filmed as part of a performance or examination (we do not expect applicants to create variation videos at home in unsafe environments, applications will be accepted without this)
Application criteria:
Applicant must be between the ages of 16-21 as of September 10th 2020.
The successful applicant will be required to observe BTUK terms and conditions while studying.
Successful applicant must hold a valid UK/EU passport or residency visa.
Scholarships are valid for September 2020 entry only.
Application Deadline:
The deadline for applications has now passed, however, if you are still interested in applying please contact a member of the team to discuss how to apply.
Got a question for us?
Please contact Julie Phayre, School Administrator, via email - Julie.Phayre@btukschool.com
