Join Us for an Unforgettable Week of Dance and Creativity!
Join us for Senior Summer School for ages 13+. The course offers a perfect blend of physical training, artistic exploration, and theatrical fun, ensuring a week filled with growth, creativity, and joy.
Morning Sessions: Building Strong Foundations
- Body Conditioning: Start 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 focusing on refining technique, musicality, and expression under the guidance of our experienced instructors.
Afternoon Sessions: Exploring the Magic of 'Romeo and Juliet'
- Drama : Dive into the timeless tale of Romeo and Juliet, exploring its themes and characters.
- Repertoire: Learn and rehearse selected excerpts from the ballet, culminating in a showcase performance for family and friends.
- Stage Combat Skills: Experience the excitement of stage combat, learning safe and choreographed movements to bring dramatic scenes to life.
Special Features
- Work with the Professionals – Students will be taught by professionals who have danced both corps de ballet and principal roles in Romeo and Juliet with major ballet companies.
- Learn from Experience – Our resident staff have portrayed Mercutio, Romeo, Juliet, and the Nurse and will guide students through character development and performance techniques.
- Live Q&A Sessions – Students will meet professional dancers online in exclusive Q&A sessions to gain valuable insight into life as a dancer and the artistry behind portraying these iconic roles.
Program Details:
Dates: Monday August 11th – Friday 15th August
Time: 9.00-16.30 Monday-Friday – Sharing of work at 16.30 on Friday.
Location: Queens Mill, Charlotte St, Burnley BB11 1LZ
Burnley College Campus, Princess Way, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0A
Tuition fee: £280
Our course is designed to nurture young dancers by combining technical training with creative exploration. Participants will not only enhance their ballet skills but also gain insights into the storytelling and production elements that make ballet a captivating art form.
Accommodation: This is a non-residential course; however, we can recommend, homestay/air B+B/hotel on request.
