The Scholars

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The Scholars offer an exciting associate programme for young people aged 11-18 with outstanding talent and high aspirations to learn and gain vital experience.

Develop your technique across genres to compliment your existing dance school training.

15/03/2026

Loved having join for this incredible guest class!
We soaked up every moment of detail work, performance focus, and musicality.
Keep breaking it down and aiming high — and we hope Evie’s Q&A left you buzzing with new insights.

14/03/2026

Refining Technique ✨
Every moment of progress in your first seven sessions at The Scholars RA 25–26 is building a stronger, smarter, and more refined performer.
Keep showing up, keep practicing, and don’t forget to celebrate how far you’ve come.
There have already been some powerful lightbulb moments 💡

You’ve got this 🙌

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13/03/2026

at Renaissance Arts Scholars we focus on building technically strong, versatile, intelligent dancers.

Our associate programme is designed to compliment your existing dance education while raising your technical standard, including:

• Classical ballet foundations
• Contemporary technique
• Jazz precision and performance
• Turns, jumps and alignment work
• Strength & Conditioning for dancers
• Artistry and performance quality

Apply to audition for programme entry 🔗 www.thescholars.co.uk/apply


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12/03/2026

Technical Jazz repertoire classes - we loved this combination from returning guest faculty and industry performer 🩶

Performed by class assistant 👏👏👏

APPLY NOW & Audition for our next cohort 🔗 www.thescholars.co.uk/apply

Coaching for over a decade in elite technical training to complement your existing dance school classes.

10/11/2025

Understanding & Application 💪

We know how important it is for our performers not only to develop the ability to activate, condition, and dance with technical precision, but also to understand why each practice enhances their performance. ✨

Just as full-time vocational students are learning and rehearsing techniques that will sustain them throughout their professional careers, our Renaissance Arts Scholars follow the same approach—building the habits, knowledge, and artistry that will support them long into the future.

09/11/2025

Faculty 25-26
ANTONIO BORRIELLO - Contemporay

Brilliant to welcome Antonio back to Renaissance Arts Scholars for our 25-26 training year, Antonio will be coaching our Scholars in Contemporary Dance, working on Technique, Artistry and understanding of the contemporary genre.

Find out more and apply for RA Scholars 2026 by emailing [email protected] 📧

09/11/2025

🩰 With Gavin McCaig

For more information on joining Renaissance Arts Scholars in 2026, you can send us an email to [email protected] 📧

Photos from The Scholars's post 09/11/2025

Guest Faculty 25-26 / Gavin McCaig e

Gavin McCaig returns to RA Scholars this year where his expertise as a professional performer and choreographer of a world renowned Ballet Company (Northern Ballet), as well as a revered Ballet coach for leading schools and programmes across the U.K. and overseas, provides a truly unique training opportunity.

JOIN 25-26 programme 🔗 www.thescholars.co.uk/apply

16/09/2025

Working in Collaboration 🤝

Evie began her training at Abinitio School of Dance, where her passion for performing was nurtured and her technical foundations were established.

While auditioning for full-time vocational courses, she joined to gain further experience at a vocational level and deepen her understanding of the professional industry.

Now in her third year of training at , Evie has returned to The Scholars Programme as a class assistant, sharing her skills and supporting the next generation of dancers.

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