elevate dance company

The Apprenticeship Scheme is a unique course which culminates in a tour by elevate who are the apprentices of Springs Dance Company, Europe’s foremost professional Christian dance company.

Dancers in elevate benefit from an intensive training and the unique opportunity to learn from Springs’ extensive experience in the Christian dance field.

The course will culminate in a national or international tour where apprentices perform and teach as the company elevate. The preparation for the tour includes:

• A daily technique class in Contemporary, Ballet or Jazz
• Daily prayer
• Choreography
• Repertoire
• Improvisation
• Teaching practice
• Discussions about dance and the Christian faith

In past years, elevate has been invited to perform at festivals, churches, theatres and schools in America, Austria, Italy, across the UK and London.

Who is the course for?

The course is suitable for people over 18 years of age who have experience of dance training, particularly for those wanting to take a gap year. It is a good foundation for anyone wanting to either pursue a dance career, or to use his or her talents effectively in the church. The focus will be in technical proficiency, performance and teaching.

For those with less experience of dance it is possible to audition for the elevate foundation course, held between September and December, where skills are developed through technique, improvisation, choreography and academic studies. The techniques studied on the elevate foundation course will equip students with some of the key skills necessary to initiate and develop dance in church and community settings.elevate foundation course

How long does it take?

The course runs for ten months from September until early July. The majority of the teaching takes place Monday to Wednesday, with a community placement on Thursday or Friday.

The course takes place in South East London.

The elevate tour lasts from May to July and is five to seven days per week.

How much will it cost?

The full elevate course costs £3,950.

How do I apply?

Please download the application form or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for a copy.

Applicants will be invited to audition during the year prior to proposed commencement of the course.