Elevate Dance Company
A year-long dance training course
If you want to PERFORM, CREATE and TEACH, why not apply for Elevate Dance Company?
UPDATE: In alignment with the ever-changing government advice to schools, we currently plan to run Elevate 2020-21 commencing in September for which we are accepting applications. Our talented teachers are developing online auditions, so please do keep an eye on our website or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like more information about how to apply for Elevate 2021.
Elevate Dance Company is a touring company with an annual intake. Members of Elevate Dance Company are age 18+ and consist of talented young dancers - professionals, graduates and gap-year students - who wish to gain performance and teaching experience and to express their faith in dance. Members of Elevate train and rehearse during the autumn and winter terms before commencing their extensive tour in the summer term. The unique, rich and diverse performances and workshops by Elevate, reach church, school and theatre communities with a powerful message of hope.
Whether you are looking for performance experience, rigorous dance training, a gap year or simply a year to grow with like-minded people, then this course is for you.
It has proven to be more than I could possibly have imagined and I am overwhelmed daily by what a privilege it is to dance, pray and grow as part of the company.
Elevate is a wonderful experience. I have been pushed to step out of my comfort zone, as well as growing personally, artistically and spiritually. We have been challenged and encouraged. Each moment will be engraved in my mind.
Learn
Improve your dance technique in a nurturing Christian environment through daily technique classes, including contemporary, ballet and street dance. Develop your performance and choreography skills through creating and re-constructing repertoire. Strengthen your understanding through supporting studies such as theology and dance science.
Teach
Become experienced, creative and nurturing teachers. Gain greater confidence and professionalism in your teaching methods through co-leading workshops in schools, churches and community groups.
Perform
Perform vibrant, faith-filled dance in a nationwide tour to churches, schools, festivals and community venues. Tell stories, express worship, explore current issues and inspire hope in people of all ages.
2020 Tour Dates
Coming soon!
For more details about upcoming performances, including venues, times and ticket information, please visit our Events page.
Stories
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply?
In order to apply, you need to fill in our online application form. We will then be in touch to invite you to an audition at our studio in South East London. The audition will take the form of a contemporary technique class, a short improvisation task, a solo and an interview.
How can I fund the course?
Where do I live?
Can I take on part-time work whilst on the course?
(Please note that for overseas apprentices, the ability to work is subject to visa restrictions).
Where does Elevate go on tour?
What do I get at the end?
On successful completion of the course, you will receive a detailed report and a certificate. You will have accomplished an intensive dance training and the experience of having performed and taught to a broad spectrum of the community. You may also have gained experience of the technical aspects of touring a performance including a basic understanding of the sound and lighting used. We are not currently accredited with a university. Our course is quite unique and doesn’t easily fit into boxes!