Thank you for joining us at summer school!
A big thank you to all the students who joined us for a fun and productive week of our summer course this year! We had a great time with you all and loved the studios being filled with such energy, focus and enthusiasm. We were so impressed with the enthusiasm and eagerness to learn and develop, and we look forward to welcoming all our full-time students back soon!
Morning Sessions: Building Strong Foundations
- Body Conditioning: Started each day with exercises essential for ballet dancers to build core strength, balance, stamina, and flexibility, enhancing technique and preventing injuries.
- Classical Ballet Technique: Daily classes that focused on refining technique, musicality, and expression guided by our experienced instructors.
Afternoon Sessions: Exploring the Magic of 'Romeo and Juliet'
- Drama : Dived into the timeless tale of Romeo and Juliet, explored its themes and characters.
- Repertoire: Learned and rehearsed selected excerpts from the ballet, culminating in a successful showcase performance for family and friends.
- Stage Combat Skills: Experienced the excitement of stage combat, learned safe and choreographed movements to bring dramatic scenes to life.
Special Features
- Worked with the Professionals – Students were taught by professionals who have danced both corps de ballet and principal roles in Romeo and Juliet with major ballet companies.
- Learned from Experience – Our resident staff have portrayed Mercutio, Romeo, Juliet, and the Nurse and guided students through character development and performance techniques.
- Live Q&A Sessions – Students met professional dancers online in exclusive Q&A sessions and gained valuable insight into life as a dancer and the artistry behind portraying these iconic roles.
Morning Sessions: Building Strong Foundations
- Body Conditioning: Started each day with exercises essential for ballet dancers to build core strength, balance, stamina, and flexibility, enhancing technique and preventing injuries.
- Classical Ballet Technique: Daily classes that focused on refining technique, musicality, and expression guided by our experienced instructors.
Afternoon Sessions: Exploring the Magic of 'Romeo and Juliet'
- Drama : Dived into the timeless tale of Romeo and Juliet, explored its themes and characters.
- Repertoire: Learned and rehearsed selected excerpts from the ballet, culminating in a successful showcase performance for family and friends.
- Stage Combat Skills: Experienced the excitement of stage combat, learned safe and choreographed movements to bring dramatic scenes to life.
Special Features
- Worked with the Professionals – Students were taught by professionals who have danced both corps de ballet and principal roles in Romeo and Juliet with major ballet companies.
- Learned from Experience – Our resident staff have portrayed Mercutio, Romeo, Juliet, and the Nurse and guided students through character development and performance techniques.
- Live Q&A Sessions – Students met professional dancers online in exclusive Q&A sessions and gained valuable insight into life as a dancer and the artistry behind portraying these iconic roles.
Our course is designed to nurture young dancers by combining technical training with creative exploration. Participants had the opportunity to enhance their ballet skills and gain insights into the storytelling and production elements that make ballet a captivating art form. We’d like to give a special thank you to Burnley College for allowing us to use their space, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration, inspiring and developing the next generations of ballet dancers.
