Clay's Dance Associates

Associate Dance Schemes are leading programmes offered by dance companies and vocational dance schools, designed to provide talented young dancers with additional training alongside their regular dance education. Places are typically awarded through audition, with successful students receiving specialist regional training, often before they are old enough to apply for full-time vocational dance training. These programmes provide valuable opportunities for dancers to develop their technique, performance skills, confidence and knowledge, while gaining experience in a professional dance environment. Associate programmes are generally funded by parents and are intended to complement, rather than replace, a dancer’s regular training at Clays Dance Academy. If you are interested in applying for an Associate Scheme alongside your training at Clays Dance Academy, please speak to Miss Sami, who will be happy to discuss the options available and guide you through the application and audition process.

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