The Royal Ballet School partners with The Music Center in LA to host first summer Intensive Course in the United States

The School has selected The Music Center in Los Angeles as the exclusive location for this selective training programme, which is scheduled to take place in summer 2026.

This marks a historic moment for both the esteemed ballet school and L.A.’s performing arts center, offering young dancers aged 10–19 with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse themselves in the School’s System of Training in a supportive and inspiring environment.

The Intensive Course is non-residential and will offer one-week of classes for students aged 10–13 and two-weeks of classes for students aged 14–19, from 29 June to 10 July 2026.

Students will participate in a range of classes, including classical ballet, repertoire, technique focus classes, contemporary, body conditioning, and creative and choreographic exploration, all taught by the School’s expert artistic faculty.

During the Intensive, students can also sign up for additional one-hour individual coaching sessions, on a first come, first served basis, allowing participants to refine their artistry in a highly customised environment.

Iain Mackay, Artistic Director of The Royal Ballet School, said of this announcement: ‘We are extremely excited to partner with The Music Center, an iconic and leading light in the arts, to launch The Royal Ballet School’s first Intensive Course in the United States of America. This marks an important step in expanding access to our world-class training and engaging with the exceptional young talent across the U.S. Our teaching faculty will deliver the same distinctive approach and artistic rigor that define our full-time training in London, offering students a truly authentic Royal Ballet School experience in L.A.’

By bringing its world-class Intensive Course to the U.S. and Los Angeles for the first time, The Royal Ballet School expands its global reach and influence, providing a rare opportunity for American dancers to access the School’s elite ballet faculty and training without needing to travel overseas.

Rachel S. Moore, President and CEO of The Music Center, added: ‘Hosting The Royal Ballet School’s Intensive Course in the United States is a thrilling opportunity for both The Music Center and the vibrant dance community in Los Angeles County and beyond. As L.A.’s home for dance, we are proud to open our doors and welcome young artists to train in the heart of Downtown L.A. and to contribute to the next generation of inspiring and dynamic dancers. We look forward to partnering with The Royal Ballet School and its faculty, offering a premier space that stands for artistic excellence, learning and creative innovation.’

Applications are now open until 9 January 2026 and all applicants are required to submit photographs.

For more details, including eligibility, fees and to apply visit royalballetschool.org.uk/los-angeles