The 2025 CYD? x Joffrey UK intensive will be taking place on the 16th, 17th, 18th of August from 10am to 4pm at BOA in Birmingham!
Now in its third year, this exclusive programme is the only one of its kind in the UK, designed for dancers aged 10-18. This intensive offers a unique opportunity to train with the prestigious Joffrey Ballet School in an intimate, focused environment with limited places, ensuring personalised attention and a deeper learning experience.
Led by a renowned international faculty, whose expertise spans every facet of the dance industry - the intensive provides the perfect platform to enhance your technique, artistry and experience growth in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere. The intensive is designed with versatility and adaptability in mind, with classes in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and other styles of the commercial industry from the Joffrey Ballet School and Can You Dance? faculty.
During the intensive, scholarships and awards will be offered, including the opportunity to audition for the Joffrey Ballet School 2025 Summer Intensives and the year-round Trainee Programmes in New York City & Texas.
Tom is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the dance industry. Alongside his accomplished career as a performer, Tom’s dedication to education led to the co-creation of Can You Dance? (CYD?), a prominent platform supporting the development of dancers and the wider dance community.
Over the course of his career, Tom has worked with internationally renowned artists including Jason Derulo, Rita Ora, Meghan Trainor, Take That, Cheryl Cole, Tulisa Constostavlos, Rihanna, Elton John, and Gary Barlow, among others. His television appearances include high-profile programs such as The X Factor, Stars in Their Eyes (as a resident dancer), So You Think You Can Dance UK (Top 5), Britain’s Got Talent, The Royal Variety Show, The Brit Awards, and Dancing on Ice.
Tom has performed in world-class venues such as the London Palladium, Wembley Stadium, and the O2 Arena, and participated in major music festivals including the Capital Summertime Ball, Capital Jingle Bell Ball, Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Wireless Festival, and V Festival. His portfolio also encompasses work as a dancer and choreographer for fashion shows, product launches, corporate events, and hair shows.
In 2025, Tom will introduce a new Dance Mentorship Programme, aimed at providing structured guidance and professional development opportunities to aspiring dancers. This initiative reflects his commitment to nurturing talent and fostering excellence within the dance industry.
Now retired from professional performance, Tom channels his expertise into CYD? and his mentorship programme, focusing on creating meaningful opportunities and driving the growth of the dance sector.
To secure a place, please fill out the online booking form on the link below. Please note, the intensive is capped at 120 dancers to allow for smaller class sizes. Places will be secured on a first-come basis.
(Sibling discount and possible payment plans available, please contact the office)
Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino founded the Joffrey Ballet School in 1953.
In more than sixty years of existence, the Joffrey Ballet School has remained at the forefront of American dance education. Graduates of the School have gone on to dance for major ballet companies, as well as for numerous modern and contemporary companies, both in the United States and abroad.
The mission of the Joffrey Ballet School is to transform passionate dance students into strong, versatile, open-minded professional artists able to work inclusively, collaborate positively and evolve fluidly in a fast-changing diverse society.
