LONDON CITY BALLET TRAINEE PROGRAMME

The award-winning LONDON CITY BALLET, former resident company of Sadler’s Wells, announces a nationwide search for 20 exceptional graduates on the cusp of their professional careers.

We are seeking 20 emerging artists ready to step beyond training and into the reality of company life. This traineeship is about intensive professional immersion into the daily company environment designed to prepare you for the demands of a working ballet company.

TRAIN INSIDE THE COMPANY

Work directly with the Director & Artistic Team at our Islington studios

Train as a company member

Join company classes and rehearsals

Be embedded in the daily life of London City Ballet

Gain direct proximity to a professional touring company

PERFORMANCE & REPERTOIRE

The programme begins with rehearsals for The Firebird, leading to selected repertoire including:

Haieff Divertimento (George Balanchine)

Mephisto Waltz (Ashley Page)

Opportunities include:

Being part of company casting

Potential to perform and tour with the company

Industry exposure through a professional performance showcase solely for Trainees

Exposure on the company website, social media and printed programmes

DAILY TRAINING

Minimum 5 hours per day of:

Classical and modern technique

Pointe work & strengthening

Rehearsals of company repertoire

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Audition preparation & career guidance

Assistance with showreels and CVs

Trainee creation period with a choreographer

Frequent guest teachers and international répétiteurs

KEY DETAILS

Age: 18–23

Level: Graduate or equivalent

Requirement: Must have the right to live in the UK

Course Fee: £5,900 +VAT (£7,080) for the year (Heavily subsidised by LCB)

Dates: 31 August 2026 – 9 July 2027

AUDITIONS – LONDON

Sunday 17 May 2026

Offers by the end of May

This Initiative comes in the company’s third year and forms part of its rapid expansion and commitment to nurturing new UK talent

A TRUE BRIDGE TO THE INDUSTRY

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