Academy Masterclasses

London 2027

Join Claudia Dean and Paul Kay from The Royal Ballet School in London for 2 inspiring days of training, designed to help dancers be seen by and build relationships with our global industry connections.
With Paul Kay

With Paul Kay

The Royal Ballet School’s Head of Intensives & Talent Identification

At Masterclasses, dancers will be coached directly by Claudia Dean and Paul Kay from The Royal Ballet School, gaining valuable feedback and tools and building important connections.

    Dates

    22nd - 25th August 2027

    Location

    Royal Academy of Dance, London

    Ages

    Junior: 8-12 yrs Senior: 13-19 yrs

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    Senior Standard SPOTS HERESenior Premium SPOTS HERE

    LONDON 2027

    Learn from...

    • Claudia Dean, CDA Director
    • Paul Kay, The Royal Ballet School’s Head of Intensives & Talent Identification
    • CDA Coaching Faculty

    Exclusive opportunities

    Attendees may also be selected for CDA Invitee Opportunities, giving exceptional dancers the opportunity to take the next step in their journey.

    JuniorAges 8-12
    SeniorAges 13-19

    Our Dates

    Junior

    8–12 years
    Dates

    August 22nd & 23rd 2027

    Time

    9:30am–3:30pm

    Senior

    13–19 years
    Dates

    August 24th & 25th 2027

    Time

    9:30am–3:30pm

    Choose your Ticket

    Ticket Option 1 - Standard

    $349 AUD

    • Held at the Royal Academy in August 2027
    • 9:00AM - 3:30PM Daily
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    Ticket Option 2 - Premium

    $389 AUD

    • Held at the Royal Academy in August 2027
    • 9:00AM - 3:30PM Daily
    • Complimentary Academy Masterclasses Tee
    JuniorSenior

    Your Opportunity

    CDA Invitees

    A new opportunity for exceptional potential to be noticed.

    Through CDA Invitees, our invitation-only talent identification pathway, exceptional dancers may be identified by the CDA team and invited to further opportunities within the CDA network. These opportunities may include:

    • Short-term training at CDA Academy in Brisbane
    • Direct entry to the CD Scholarships Final
    • Opportunity to train at CDA during select international guest coach and scout visits
    • Acceptance into a CDA program

    There is no application for CDA Invitees. Dancers are identified naturally through our Masterclasses and other CDA training experiences around the world.

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    What our Community says

    "My youngest dancer, had been in a bit of a dance slump. The second she was learning, she felt really inspired by all the incredible dancers around her. They are both SO excited to do more workshops with you, they even requested to do the interstate ones! You've reignited a love and connected with two young dancers that will have an everlasting impact on their dance journey."

    ChantelleBrisbane Masterclasses

    "My dancer took so much away from the day and was able to apply it immediately in self-practice, at a youth ballet production and then at a local eisteddfod where she landed on stage for the first time her double pirouette on pointe."

    LeahBrisbane Masterclasses

    "Thank you for a fantastic couple of days. The masterclasses were highly professional in a very friendly atmosphere and genuine feel to help every dancer to improve. my dancer loved every minute and learnt much from Lisa and Claudia."

    BiblaBrisbane Masterclasses