I am here to help your child reach their true potential.
Every child is unique, with their own dreams, goals, and aspirations. It is both my mission and my joy to help your child thrive and gain the recognition they deserve.
Our role is to guide and prepare your child—building the skills, confidence, and peer camaraderie that make audition days a positive and empowering experience.
We’re also here for you as parents, offering support throughout the application process, including preparation of the photo requirements. Together, we celebrate audition days as meaningful milestones, regardless of the outcome.
At the bottom of this page, are a few heartfelt words from families who took part in our 2025 audition process.
In addition to being a Royal Ballet School Affiliate Teacher at Levels 1–3, I have successfully completed advanced training and am now one of only 28 teachers worldwide qualified as a Levels 4–6 and 4–6 Enhanced Affiliate Teacher.
AFFILIATE TEACHER OF
THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL
PENELOPE FROST
WELCOME
WELCOME
TO THE PROGRAMME
LEVELS 1-3
ACADEMIC YEARS 1-6
LEVELS 4-6
ACADEMIC YEARS 7-11
LEVELS 4-6 ENHANCED
ACADEMIC YEARS 7-11
Our Pre-Vocational Programme is thoughtfully designed to nurture each child’s individual journey, offering tailored support within a safe,
structured, and inspiring environment.
The PVP offers Daily, Weekly & Bi-Weekly Training Options to cater for specific development paces & training goals.
EMPOWERING YOUNG DANCERS THROUGH PERSONALISED PATHWAYS
COURSE OVERVIEW
Students can pursue a variety of training pathways, each aligned with their personal goals and aspirations.
The full Pre-Vocational Programme (PVP) runs alongside our weekly Royal Ballet School Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme (RBS ATAP) classes, delivered in accordance with the RBS Method of Optimal Training.
CLASS CONTENT
Sessions focus on Classical Ballet Technique, Vocabulary & Repertoire with a strong concentration on
Audition Preparation and include an introduction to
Creative Contemporary Dance
(including RAMBERT GRADES) further enriching the student experience and supporting Artistic Versatility.
ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE
Optional Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) examination classes are also available, offering students the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
STUDENTS CURRENTLY WORKING ON OUR
PRE-VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME
2025-2026
We have 13 Royal Ballet School Junior Associates
(9 full places and a further 4 on the online programme/short wait list)
We have 5 Royal Ballet School Mid Associates
(3 of our Junior Associates have been successful in gaining places as Mid Associates from
September 2025 along with a further 2 on the short wait list)
Tring Park School for the Performing Arts
Bird Conservatire of Dance & Musical Theatre
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
Performers College Birmingham
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Elmhurst Young Dancer Programme
Royal Ballet School Spring Intensive
Birmingham Royal Ballet - Cinderella UK Tour 2025 | KIKO OKURA
One of our dancers is also currently holding the IDTA Midland Area Contemporary Modern Jazz Championship trophy.
Students 2025-2026
Offered Full Time Training
Offered Part Time Training
Performance Opportunities
TESTIMONIALS
"Here is our words from heart:
Charlotte has been learning ballet since she was 5. When we moved to the UK, we really wanted her to continue pursuing her passion — and we were so lucky to find Ms Penny at Penelope’s Dance Studio.
Ms Penny provides clear, professional guidance with such warmth and care. She creates a supportive environment that allows each child’s natural love of dance to shine. Within just a few lessons, Charlotte had already made many new ballet friends and we truly love the positive atmosphere in the studio.
It was Ms Penny who encouraged Charlotte to apply for the Royal Ballet School’s Junior Associate programme this year — an opportunity to broaden her horizons and learn from other experienced teachers and students. At first, Charlotte wasn’t very confident, but with Ms Penny’s encouragement in class and her support throughout the application and audition process, Charlotte gained belief in herself.
Ms Penny and the team at School guided us through every step — from organising professional audition photos, helping us prepare all the necessary materials, to accompanying the children on the day of the audition. They carefully managed all the details on the day so the children could stay calm and focused, and gave them so much encouragement and confidence.
Ms Penny doesn’t just support the students, but also helps parents understand that the most important thing is the experience and learning along the way — not just the outcome.
In the end, we are so proud that Charlotte was offered a place as a Junior Associate, following in her brother’s footsteps!
Best regards,
Chee"
- Chee, Parent
For families seeking a serious path toward dance excellence
simply fill out the application contact form below
A member of our team will reach out personally to learn more about your child’s individual goals and help you take that meaningful step toward their future.
Register your Interest
The next season of our pre-vocational programme will start
SEPTEMBER 2025
Please enter your details below to register your interest in the programme...