LONDON ASSOCIATE COACHING
CLAUDIA DEAN WORLD
The UK Associates Program gives dancers exclusive access to Claudia’s personalised coaching each term. With only a selected group accepted, this program refines technique, strengthens foundations, builds confidence, and includes ongoing parent feedback.
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Coach Director: Claudia Dean
Associates Program Structure
The UK Associates program is carefully structured across the year, with each visit built around clear focus points.
Foundations & Strength
Building correct placement, alignment and muscle use to establish a strong base for the year ahead.
Artistry & Performance
Developing musicality, expression and presence to elevate performance quality.
Audition & Competition Prep
Focused coaching to build confidence, refine classwork, learn repertoire and prepare for audition settings.
Refinement & Elevation
Polishing technique, consolidating progress and strong focus on power in all allegro & turns for the year ahead. Parent & Coach interviews with Claudia will take place.
This approach allows dancers to progress step by step, ensuring every visit provides meaningful growth both technically and artistically.
HOW TO APPLY
BECOME AN ASSOCIATE
Submit your application by 25th October 2025 to be considered & become a selected Associate ⬇️
Age as of 1st February 2026
APPLICATION PHOTO REQUIREMENTS
Tendu Devant & Arabesque to your chosen side/s.
This photo can be taken on any device and in any location.
BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN ASSOCIATE 🇬🇧
- Audition only entry ensures an intimate training experience is offered to UK dancers that supports long-term, consistent growth
- Be trained directly by globally experienced coach Claudia Dean (former ballet dancer with The Royal Ballet)
- Experience a professionally informed approach to your training & gain first-hand insight into methods, standards, and expectations of leading international schools
- Detailed individual written reports after each session to ensure parents and dancers can consistently track progress
- Individual goals are carefully developed to ensure each dancer progresses at the right pace for their own journey
- In person parent, dancer, and teacher interviews offered at the conclusion of each year to discuss individual progress and next steps
- Dancers train alongside a capped number of peers with similar skill level and experience, creating an appropriately challenging environment
- Each UK Associates visit will be built around a tailored theme, designed to align with what dancers need most at that time- whether it’s audition preparation, competition focus, or refining artistry and performance.
- Training material tailored to developmental stages to build a clear view of each dancers growth to date and their future potential
- Private coaching lessons with Claudia Dean are offered to all UK associates every session
- Unavailable to the public, ensuring access to an exclusively intimate training opportunity by becoming an associate
- Chance to receive enhanced guidance and spend additional time refining personal growth areas
- Dancers can expand their network with direct connections to leading professional schools, institutions, and key figures in the dance industry
- Learn essential audition, performance, and professional practice skills for your career
- Mentorship on building confidence, managing pressure, professionalism & access to a supportive community of like-minded dancers
ASSOCIATE GUIDELINES
Dancers must be attending their studio classes to participate in the Associate Coaching program. As always, our Associate program is designed to enhance existing training, not replace it.
Dancers are required to commit to termly attendance throughout the year to ensure consistent progress and full benefit from the program.
Dancers are encouraged to actively participate in auditions & competitions and must be prepared to use the tools and techniques provided in the program for upcoming opportunities.
Parents and dancers to communicate any concerns or special needs directly with our coaches to ensure their success with our Associate Coaching.
We look forward to viewing your application.