Admission Workshop | Swindon Ballet Programme

Swindon Dance is holding an admission workshop for the Swindon Ballet Programme on Saturday 17 July, from 9:00 am to 12:45 pm at Regent Circus. It's a morning for young dancers to show what they can do, and it works as the gateway to the programme starting in September 2027.

The morning is split into three parts. First, everyone takes a practical class. After that, you'll show a short dance or a phrase you've already learnt. Then there's an informal chat with the CAT team, who'll use the whole session to decide who gets a place. It's a chance to get in front of the people running the programme and show them where you're at.

The workshop is run through Swindon Dance's Centre for Advanced Training (CAT), which provides dance training to young talents aged 11 to 19. The Swindon Ballet Programme is one of several they support, and it's aimed at dedicated dancers. The Centre is backed by the Music and Dance Scheme under the Department for Education, which provides grants to keep the training accessible—often free or at a subsidised fee.

It's free to attend, though your place is only confirmed after you register your interest online. The workshop runs from 9:00 am to 12:45 pm at Swindon Dance, Regent Circus, SN1 1QF.