Holiday Workshops
Summer Workshop 2023
31st Jul. 1st & 2nd Aug. 2023
Ages 9 - 16 years
A 3-day Workshop taught by by ex-professional ballerina and current Royal Ballet School Associate Teacher, Zoe Epstein alongside professional guest teachers!
Held at the BBO Dance Studios, London, The Summer Workshop is aimed at both Pre Vocational and Vocational Students, focused on each individual furthering their classical ballet technique and artistry, including specialised conditioning and stretching, repertoire and (pre)/pointework. Each group will perform their learnt repertoire to family and friends on the final day.
Students will benefit from a minimum of 4 hours of dancing each day learning from both myself and exceptional guest teachers tbc. Whilst this is a primarily ballet focused course, students will also expand their experience with a West End Masterclass.
Places are limited to ensure small class sizes and will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis following a successful application with photographs. (Current students and those in full-time vocational training do not need to submit photographs).
Pilates for Dancers
19th Feb. (10:00 - 11:00), 3rd Apr. (12:00 - 13:00)
Ages 9+
During the half term and Easter break, dancers will be able to keep up their training with two specialised Pilates for Dancer’s classes with Amelia Palmiero. Amelia trained at The Royal Ballet School and previously danced with The Royal Ballet Company. She knows what it takes to maintain fitness over the holidays, preparing dancers for a safe and strong return to school.
Technique Focus Class
10th April, 10:00 - 11:30
Ages 10 - 14 years
Top-up your classical technique this Easter holiday with a focus class taught by Zoe Epstein. Held online, students will develop strength across adage, pirouettes and allegro, furthering their understanding and learning new strategies.
Junior Workshop
Date TBC, Alec Reed Academy, Northolt
Ages 3 - 9
Open to all children aged 3 – 9 years, the Spring Workshop includes ballet class, arts and crafts and repertoire inspired by the Pirate and Princess filled ballet, Le Corsaire!
Classes will be held from 10:00 - 12:30 and are led by Fully qualified teacher registered with Royal Academy of Dance and Royal Ballet School’s Teaching Diploma.
Yasmine Naghdi
Principal with The Royal Ballet
Anna Rose O'Sullivan
Principal with The Royal Ballet
Isabella Gasparini
Soloist with The Royal Ballet
Charlotte Tonkinson
First Artist with The Royal Ballet
Danielle Cato
West End Soloist
Ava May Llewellyn
Young Dancer with The Royal Ballet
Hannah Martin
Artist The Birmingham Royal Ballet
Luke Abnett
The Ballet Physio
Fiona Cameron-Martin
Assistant Artistic Director at Southold Dance Theatre South Bend