SYD:B Creative Dance Academy

SYD:B Creative Academy is part of our Youth Talent Programme here at Smikle Dance Studio, nurturing and inspiring the next generation of aspiring young dancers and performing artists. Sessions take place every weekend on either a Saturday or Sunday during term time and include ballet, contemporary dance, creative work and choreography. Dancers work with a range of professional dancers and teachers throughout the year and rehearse towards performance projects during the school holidays.

Saturdays

Juniors Age 13 - 15

Juniors Age 9 - 12

Sundays

Seniors Age 15+

Entry by audition

BATCH 16 + Pre Vocational Dance Course

BATCH is a unique Pre Vocational industry-focused dance training programme, based in Brighton & Hove, for young dancers aged 16 - 18 years old.

The BATCH mission is to teach, nurture and support talented, aspiring dancers, performers and artist; by filling the void in quality industry-focused ballet, contemporary dance and creative training for 16+ dancers who would like to continue with their academic A-Level studies before auditioning for university and conservatoires.

Developing and supporting the next generation of dance artists and creative leaders by connecting them to current industry working professionals during training. Championing best practices by creatively working alongside young people, communities and other organisations to openly explore dance education and placing creative learning and education at the forefront of our mission.

The BATCH vision is to be the go-to centre of excellence for 16 + combined dance and academic training in the South East of England; that champions a progressive and creative environment where students experience; a positive bespoke artistic and educational training, varied and realistic pathway options, learn essential professional and life skills, and leave with a fully rounded experience of self-well being and citizenship.

Currently in its second year, BATCH is for committed and dedicated young dancers who demonstrate a genuine talent and potential to pursue a career in dance and the performing arts. Prospective BATCH students must be enrolled within (or about to start) a local sixth form. BATCH studies are aligned with and organised alongside the students academic A Level or BTEC timetables.

Due to the unique set up of BATCH students need to be organised and have the capacity to manage their time expertly. A challenging but encouraging level of maturity and professionalism is expected ; in return, students will experience a uniquely vibrant, fulfilling and rewarding bespoke experience of quality dance training, professional networking, invaluable coaching and artistic opportunities. Students will be assigned professional mentors outside the immediate BATCH faculty and be supported throughout the two years to develop valuable life and professional skills alongside their artistic and dance training.

For more information or to register for an audition please click on the relevant button below:

Dancer, Scout Adams (16) talks about her experience so far on BATCH.

"Though I’ve only been doing Batch for seven weeks, I can see a massive positive change in myself as a dancer and performer, giving me confidence not to hide in the corner and being introduced to loads of new techniques.

Having the opportunity of doing my A levels as well as being able train at a high level in dance, I am so lucky.

I can see a massive positive change in me as a dancer and performer.

At BATCH I feel so fortunate to have stunning teachers and professional dancers to learn from each week, who treat you like a professional company member and are so approachable and honest about the dance world, training us in advanced ballet which includes pointe work, contemporary dance, where at the minute we’ve been going through Cunningham and Flying Low Technique. We start each day with Pilates which has really helped me focus on my posture, alinement and whole body awareness".