Experience Opportunity

Birmingham Royal Ballet Creative Pathways 2025

We’re looking for the next generation of imaginers, planners, designers, project managers and makers.

If you’ve been thinking about a career out of the ordinary, then our dramatic, creative and inspiring studios could be just the place for you.

Our Creative Pathways Programme is for those aged 16-25 based in the Midlands. You'll get the chance to step behind the scenes at one of the UK’s leading arts organisations – Birmingham Royal Ballet. Yes, you might be surprised to learn that one of the world’s great ballet companies is based right here in the heart of the city – and there is so much more to it than tutus and pointe shoes!

This FREE professional development programme is designed to give you a real taste of life in the arts. Our alumni tell us these are just some of the best bits:

  • Hands-on experience working on projects and productions
  • Meeting like-minded people and make lasting friendships 
  • Learning from the experts in workshops and talks led by industry professionals
  • Building connections that could help shape your future career

You don’t need qualifications or any ballet knowledge to join — just curiosity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to imagine turning your passion into a rewarding career.

Listen to our alumni speaking about the programme here.

Applications open Tuesday 16 September!

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