How to Apply

Interested in joining our Centre for Advanced Training programme? You can find out how to apply here.

Entry to the Centre for Advanced Training programme is via admissions workshops only. Admissions workshops are held annually, usually in the summer for entry onto the programme the following September.

The admissions workshop is your opportunity to demonstrate your potential by taking part in a practical dance session and creative workshop in front of a selection panel. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer places outside this process.

You must be 11 – 16 years old to join the scheme or up to 23 years if d/Deaf or Disabled.

Admissions Workshops

Previous dance experience is not necessary as we are looking for young people with enthusiasm, potential and commitment to training.

If you’re interested in joining FABRIC’s Centre for Advanced Training programme, email catadmin@fabric.dance to find out more, and book a free taster event.

Admissions workshops take place annually in the summer term, for a September intake.

To get involved and gain more experience in the lead-up to our next recruitment phase, see our Associated Youth Companies page or sign up for our free monthly GetSet sessions.

Fees, Grants & Bursaries

FABRIC’s Centre for Advanced Training programme is funded by the Department for Education’s (DfE) Music and Dance Scheme (MDS). The DfE offer grants which are means-tested based on a family’s annual earnings per tax year, with deductions and allowances made for dependents in accordance with their guidelines.

Students who are eligible and who make sufficient progress will be entitled to receive financial assistance until they graduate or exit from the programme.

We will work with all successful applicants to identify available government-funded grants and financial support for travel and dancewear.

You will not have to make any contribution if your total family income before tax is £34,037.12 or less in the tax year (after deducting £2,355 for each dependent child in the family including the CAT student).

If your family income is more you will receive a smaller grant and you may have to make a contribution.

To be eligible young people must be aged between 11-16 on 1st September 2024 (up to age 23 if d/Deaf or disabled). They must be in full time education and been living in the UK for at least 3 years.

The table below details the means-tested funding system set by the DfE for 2024/25.

Relevant income	Maximum Amount of Grant
Up to £34,037.12	£4,193
£34,037.13 to £38,576.72	£3,807
£38,576.73 to £43,115.28	£3,423
£43,115.29 to £47,712.08	£3,014
£47,712.09 to £52,192.40	£2,640
£52,192.41 to £56,729.92	£2,262
£56,729.93 to £61,761.44	£1,890
£61,761.45 to £65,809.12	£1,505
£65,809.13 to £70,347.68	£1,122
£70,347.69 to £72,003.00	£738
£72,003.01 to £74,883.12	£369
£74,883.13 or more	£0