Residential Performance Activity 2026

Residential Performance Activity 2026

The National Youth Ballet Residential Performance Company (RPC) is a full-scale performance experience that takes dancers from intensive rehearsals at Elmhurst Ballet School to live performances at Birmingham’s Crescent Theatre, ending in a spectacular Gala at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London. It’s an incredible chance to experience life as part of a ballet company and to perform on stage at these world leading theatres.

The Residential Performance Company Intensive (RPCI) offers a shorter, high-impact course for dancers who want to challenge themselves, build confidence, and develop their technique and artistry in a nurturing and creative environment, culminating in a sharing at Elmhurst Ballet School.

Please note: Applications for 2026 are now closed.

Residential Performance Company 2026 

The Residential Performance Company is open to dancers aged 10-19 (we welcome d/Deaf or disabled dancers from 10-21) from across the UK who are passionate about performing, show a strong balance between technique and artistry, and are eager to experience what it’s like to be part of a professional ballet company.

The 2026 season will be developed from ideas initiated in our 2025 course, but the 2026 residency is designed to be a standalone experience. Whether or not young dancers were involved in the 2025 season, we encourage all who wish to be involved to apply.

Participants must be at least 10 years old by 31 July 2026.

Course dates

Residential (Elmhurst Ballet School, Birmingham)
Friday 31 July – Saturday 8 August 2026
(10-13 year olds to attend Sunday 2nd August – Saturday 8 August 2026)

Rehearsals and Performances (Crescent Theatre, Birmingham)
Tuesday 11 August – Thursday 13 August 2026

Gala Performance (Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London)
Saturday 5 September 2026

Residential Performance Company Intensive 2026 

In 2026 NYB is excited to offer up to 20 places on our Residential Performance Company Intensive. This is available to dancers aged 13-16 years (we welcome d/Deaf or disabled dancers from 13-21) and will take place over three days and two nights.

Intensive company members will explore the full power of the National Youth Ballet residential experience, without the pressure of taking part in a long residential or a large-scale public performance. Dancers will gain invaluable skills, building confidence in performance technique, collaboration and creativity, which finishes with an in-house performance in the beautiful Elmhurst Ballet School studio theatre.

Course dates

Residential (Elmhurst Ballet School, Birmingham)
Friday 31 July – Sunday 2 August 2026

In-House Performance (Studio Theatre, Elmhurst Ballet School)
Sunday 2 August 2026

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All course fees include a 2026 company t-shirt.

*The Residential Performance Company welcomes d/Deaf or disabled dancers from 10-21 and The Residential Performance Company Intensive welcomes d/Deaf or disabled dancers from 13-21.

NYB is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation and we have always had to find charitable funding to subsidise our fees, which do not cover our costs. We will continue to work hard to keep fees as low as possible. 

Bursaries

In 2026, thanks to the generosity of those who supported our Relevé Appeal, we were able to offer two bursaries to help support fees and travel costs.

Find out more about NYB Bursaries

 

NYB aims to support a diverse range of applications by removing financial barriers. In 2026, thanks to the generosity of those who supported our Relevé Appeal, we are delighted to offer two Relevé Bursaries as part of the bursaries available for applicants from different socio-economic backgrounds that meet our eligibility criteria. Bursaries can support participation fees, residential fees and travel costs. For more information click here.

 

To be considered for a 2026  bursary please complete this form by Friday 6 March 2026.

 

Successful bursary applicants will be notified as soon as the audition outcomes are communicated.

Access Support:

An easy read copy of this page can be found here in PDF format and here in Word Document format.  

An audio description can also be found here.

A video description can be found here.

 

An easy read copy of our Residential Performance Company FAQs can be found here in PDF format and here in Word Document format.

An audio description can also be found here.

A video description can be found here.

If you need any support with completing an application form please contact us at admin@nationalyouthballet.org. Please note: there is also a space for you to share your additional access needs within our form, and we welcome any access riders via the email address above

NYB is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation and has always had to find charitable funding to subsidise fees charged to participants, which do not cover our costs. NYB will continue to work hard to make activity accessible and to keep fees as low as possible.

“NYB creates a company environment which is really interesting and the team are all so kind and supportive.”

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“It feels more creative and all of the dancers are involved and included.”

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“It is more innovative and gives us an opportunity to make friends and have new experiences living away from home.”