As the central feature of our professional development and training opportunities, Tempered Body Dance Company is delighted to be able to offer a small number of individuals the chance to take part in our apprenticeship courses. Our aim is to give some dancers the much needed experience to support the transition from training to the professional dance world.

Over a period of 6 weeks, the individuals meet each week to form a sub-company that echoes the practices of TBDC. Each session begins with an intensive technique class, followed by a workshop led either by an external practitioner or a member of the company, on an aspect of dance creation and performance. The session concludes with an in-depth look at an area of career managment, from CV writing and Showreels to mastering the audition process.

The Spring course 6 week course has now finished. Here is what some of the participants had to say:

"Things were covered that I hadn't even thought about before, very helpful"

"[the course] gave real insight into the working of the company and the creative pathways that can be taken"

"I could physcially feel my improvement throughout the weeks, which is always encouraging and inspiring to my self confidence"

"I enjoyed the regular technique classes, the variety of workshops [and] insight into how a real dance company functions"