Royal Ballet School coming to King Edward VI School in Bury

Year 3 pupils from five schools in Bury will gather at King Edward VI School for an opportunity to see the artistry and athleticism of ballet students.

The 228 pupils will also have the chance to experience ballet by joining in on stage.

A group of teachers and musicians from the Royal Ballet School will come to Bury, together with pre-professional year students from the school and younger students from the school's nationwide junior associate programme.

The Royal Ballet School works with Dance East to deliver the programme involving the following primary schools, Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary, Hardwick Primary, Howard Community Primary, Sexton's Manor Primary, Tollgate Primary, and Westgate Community Primary.

Year 3 pupils from these schools will spend the subsequent five weeks working closely with Royal Ballet School teachers, discovering ballet through a series of creative dance workshops.

A total of 28 pupils will be invited to develop their knowledge and skills (Image: Supplied)

Many of these children would not have otherwise had the opportunity to take dance classes.

At the end of the initial five-week course, 28 pupils from each area will be invited to further their newfound knowledge and skills by joining weekly "Primary Steps" classes for up to four years.

The young people taking part will receive their training from teachers specially approved by the Royal Ballet School.

After four years, the aspiring young dancers will be advised on how best to continue their dance training, and some may be invited to audition for the Royal Ballet School's highly regarded Junior Associate programme.

The Royal Ballet School's Primary Steps Programme is funded by the Department for Education in England and the Hodge Foundation in Wales and aims to contribute to dance opportunities in the areas where the programme operates.