Advice for 8 year old boy - ballet/associate classes in London

[PrancingMum]

Can anyone give me some advice on classes/courses/associates suitable for and eight year old boy based in the London area?  He has done RAD G2 and does a class a week, two leading up to exams. 

[JulieW]

(newdancermum - I've moved this to its own topic otherwise it'll get hidden - let me know if you'd prefer a different title)

[MAK]

I think others could advise on Associate Programmes but there is also this at Central School of Ballet which may be of interest :

 

Boys Only Ballet

The Central School of Ballet Junior School now hold Boys Only Ballet classes on a Friday evening for boys from 8-16 years, classes are available for those experienced or new to ballet.

[Wigglybunny]

If he's 8 he will also be able to audition for Royal Ballet junior associate classes in for next year: https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/train/dancer-training/associate-programme/junior-associates/

 

The above is the only associate scheme DS had experience of (albeit in birmingham) but he loved it. Some other ideas below, but no endorsement from me, as haven't tried any of them! Although DS did do a balletboyz workshop in the summer and loved it. 

 

Not sure when when your DS is 9, but I know at least one of my son's now classmates was in this last year: http://www.londonchildrensballet.com/ 

 

Rad do a boys programme: https://www.rad.org.uk/learn-to-dance/our-dance-school-in-london/rad-boys-ballet-classes

 

There is also London boys ballet: https://www.boysballetlondon.com/boys-rad-ballet

 

depending on where you are, balletboyz do classes in Kingstone: http://www.balletboyz.com/get-involved/childrens-ballet/

 

Hope these help! x