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Dance Summer School – 23-27 August 2027

One week
Woking, Surrey
Holiday & Short Courses
Course Fee: Early Bird 1 £ £400 (inclusive of VAT)
Course Fee: Early Bird 2 £ £430 (inclusive of VAT)
Course Fee: Full Price £ £495 (inclusive of VAT)
Ages: 12-13, 14-15, 16+

Explore Course Details

  • Course Overview
  • Course Curriculum
  • Course Details and Dates
  • Course Fees
  • Book Your Place
  • Terms and Conditions

Italia Conti’s Dance Summer School offers an immersive week of training across a comprehensive range of dance styles.

Designed for aspiring dancers aged 12 to 18, this intensive programme provides a taste of what it is like to train at one of the UK’s leading conservatoires, building technique, strength, flexibility and performance skills in a vibrant, supportive environment.

The week culminates in a sharing performance for friends and family, giving students the chance to showcase everything they have achieved together.

  • Comprehensive dance curriculum: Classes may include ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, street, tricks, Progressing Ballet Technique and more.
  • Pre-vocational level training: An intensive programme designed to prepare students for full-time training in Performing Arts.
  • Expert tuition: Learn from experienced staff and industry professionals across all dance disciplines.
  • Versatile training: Develop the adaptability to work across genres in the professional dance sector.
  • Open to ages 12 to 18: Students are divided into groups according to age, ensuring tailored training at every level.
  • End-of-week sharing performance: Showcase your work to friends and family on the final day.
  • Free Italia Conti T-shirt: Included with enrolment.

If you’re beginning to think about a future in Dance, this course is designed to help you take that next step with purpose and clarity.

Are you a…

  • Young performer who is already training regularly and wants to go further?
  • Student considering applying to a vocational or conservatoire-style dance course in the future?
  • Individual who responds well to challenge and is ready to build discipline, technique, and confidence?
  • Student looking to experience the standard and expectations of professional training?
  • Performer who wants to be surrounded by like-minded, motivated young dancers and meet people who are on the same journey as you?

If you answered any of these questions ‘YES’ – then this course would be perfect for you!

Classes may include:

  • Ballet
  • Contemporary
  • Jazz Performance
  • Jazz Tech Tricks
  • Aerial
  • Tap
  • Commercial
  • Rehearsal and Performance work
  • Progressing Ballet Technique
  • Singing and Acting for Dancers.

Ages | 12–18 years

Dates | School 1: Monday 26 July to Friday 30 July 2027

Dates | School 2: Monday 23 August to Friday 27 August 2027

Day | Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm

Time | Friday: 9am to end of performance sharing (Time TBC)

Please note that lunch and accommodation are not included.
Students will be divided into groups according to age. There will be a short sharing performance on the final day (times of sharings to be confirmed nearer the time).

We hope to welcome family members to the performances on the Friday afternoon. Ticket numbers will be limited, further details will be released nearer the time.

Address: Italia Conti, 2 Henry Plaza, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6BU

Train: Woking Station (5 minute walk)

Car: Widely accessible by car with nearest parking available at Victoria Place Red Car Park (https://www.woking.gov.uk/parking-streets-travel/parking/car-parks/find-car-park/victoria-place-red-car-park)

For more information on how to find us visit our Contact Us page.

Italia Conti cannot provide accomodation for our Holiday and Short Courses.

There are many options for hotels in the local area. Participants 16+ looking for a more immersive university-taster experience can contact halls of residence providers who often have availability in the summer months.

Accommodation can be made available for group booking packages that bookable for both national and international schools.

For more information and to arrange a call, please contact events@italiaconti.co.uk

Group Booking Packages can be made available for both UK national and international schools.

Bespoke courses can also be offered, designed by our Holiday and Short Courses team, to meet your school’s specific needs.

For more information and to arrange a call, please contact events@italiaconti.co.uk

Instalment plans are available through our website when booked suitably in advance of the start date of the course.

Group Booking Packages can be made available for group booking for both national and international schools.

For more information and to arrange a call, please contact events@italiaconti.co.uk

Students from Associate Schools and the Emerging Talent Programme, and siblings are eligible for 10% off full price courses. For more information select ‘Discounts’.

There is a 10% discount for:

  • Associates School Students

  • Siblings

  • Emerging Talent Programme participants

To get access to the discount code please contact events@italiaconti.co.uk

Please note that you cannot claim a discount on an early bird price. Discounts are only available off full price courses, and multiple discounts cannot be used together.

Enrolment for the Italia Conti Dance Summer School is made directly through the Italia Conti website.

For full details of the terms and conditions of our Holiday and Short Courses please click here.

Course Overview

Italia Conti’s Dance Summer School offers an immersive week of training across a comprehensive range of dance styles.

Designed for aspiring dancers aged 12 to 18, this intensive programme provides a taste of what it is like to train at one of the UK’s leading conservatoires, building technique, strength, flexibility and performance skills in a vibrant, supportive environment.

The week culminates in a sharing performance for friends and family, giving students the chance to showcase everything they have achieved together.

  • Comprehensive dance curriculum: Classes may include ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, street, tricks, Progressing Ballet Technique and more.
  • Pre-vocational level training: An intensive programme designed to prepare students for full-time training in Performing Arts.
  • Expert tuition: Learn from experienced staff and industry professionals across all dance disciplines.
  • Versatile training: Develop the adaptability to work across genres in the professional dance sector.
  • Open to ages 12 to 18: Students are divided into groups according to age, ensuring tailored training at every level.
  • End-of-week sharing performance: Showcase your work to friends and family on the final day.
  • Free Italia Conti T-shirt: Included with enrolment.

If you’re beginning to think about a future in Dance, this course is designed to help you take that next step with purpose and clarity.

Are you a…

  • Young performer who is already training regularly and wants to go further?
  • Student considering applying to a vocational or conservatoire-style dance course in the future?
  • Individual who responds well to challenge and is ready to build discipline, technique, and confidence?
  • Student looking to experience the standard and expectations of professional training?
  • Performer who wants to be surrounded by like-minded, motivated young dancers and meet people who are on the same journey as you?

If you answered any of these questions ‘YES’ – then this course would be perfect for you!

Course Curriculum

Classes may include:

  • Ballet
  • Contemporary
  • Jazz Performance
  • Jazz Tech Tricks
  • Aerial
  • Tap
  • Commercial
  • Rehearsal and Performance work
  • Progressing Ballet Technique
  • Singing and Acting for Dancers.

Course Details and Dates

Ages | 12–18 years

Dates | School 1: Monday 26 July to Friday 30 July 2027

Dates | School 2: Monday 23 August to Friday 27 August 2027

Day | Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm

Time | Friday: 9am to end of performance sharing (Time TBC)

Please note that lunch and accommodation are not included.
Students will be divided into groups according to age. There will be a short sharing performance on the final day (times of sharings to be confirmed nearer the time).

We hope to welcome family members to the performances on the Friday afternoon. Ticket numbers will be limited, further details will be released nearer the time.

Address: Italia Conti, 2 Henry Plaza, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6BU

Train: Woking Station (5 minute walk)

Car: Widely accessible by car with nearest parking available at Victoria Place Red Car Park (https://www.woking.gov.uk/parking-streets-travel/parking/car-parks/find-car-park/victoria-place-red-car-park)

For more information on how to find us visit our Contact Us page.

Italia Conti cannot provide accomodation for our Holiday and Short Courses.

There are many options for hotels in the local area. Participants 16+ looking for a more immersive university-taster experience can contact halls of residence providers who often have availability in the summer months.

Accommodation can be made available for group booking packages that bookable for both national and international schools.

For more information and to arrange a call, please contact events@italiaconti.co.uk

Group Booking Packages can be made available for both UK national and international schools.

Bespoke courses can also be offered, designed by our Holiday and Short Courses team, to meet your school’s specific needs.

For more information and to arrange a call, please contact events@italiaconti.co.uk

Course Fees

Instalment plans are available through our website when booked suitably in advance of the start date of the course.

Group Booking Packages can be made available for group booking for both national and international schools.

For more information and to arrange a call, please contact events@italiaconti.co.uk

Students from Associate Schools and the Emerging Talent Programme, and siblings are eligible for 10% off full price courses. For more information select ‘Discounts’.

There is a 10% discount for:

  • Associates School Students

  • Siblings

  • Emerging Talent Programme participants

To get access to the discount code please contact events@italiaconti.co.uk

Please note that you cannot claim a discount on an early bird price. Discounts are only available off full price courses, and multiple discounts cannot be used together.

Book Your Place

Enrolment for the Italia Conti Dance Summer School is made directly through the Italia Conti website.

Terms and Conditions

For full details of the terms and conditions of our Holiday and Short Courses please click here.

Have Questions?

Students should have some previous training or experience. The course is designed for those ready to engage more seriously with their development.
No preparation is required. You just need to arrive ready to take part and learn.
Days include structured classes across relevant disciplines, building technique, performance skills, and confidence.
Yes. Students receive ongoing feedback and guidance throughout the week to support their development.
No. The course suits both students considering future training and those who are passionate and want to improve.
Yes. Students are grouped by age and, where appropriate, experience level.
You’ll develop stronger technique, greater confidence, and a clearer understanding of your next steps in training.

Enrolment

Enrolment for the Italia Conti Dance Summer School is made directly through the Italia Conti website.

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