Repertoire Workshops 2026
An opportunity to increase your repertoire or take part for the first time. All levels welcome.
30 minute warm up barre followed by repertoire, where all sections will be broken down, modified to suit, with plenty of time to practise steps and connections.
Knee length tulle rehearsal skirts and rehearsal tutus (depending on Repertoire) are available to wear plus headdresses.
Come in usual kit, a warm top for marking steps and your water bottle.
Repertoire enhances class work, strengthens step sequences, improves memory, balance and coordination. Working as a corps de ballet gives a feeling of unity and sense of performance.
To book your place on any of the workshops please email or message me.
I do hope you can come along for an afternoon of Ballet joy!
Ali xx
Repertoire: La Bayadère - Kingdom of the Shades
Venue: Over Norton Village Hall
Dates: Sunday 4th October 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Cost: £28 per Workshop (Includes Tea and Cake)
If you'd like to learn more about La Bayadère visit our YouTube channel where you will find a dedicated playlist, including The Royal Ballet rehearsing The Kingdom of the Shades and a first look at The Maiden of Venice, Carlos Acosta's reimagining of this classic work that will premiere in Birmingham next year.
LATER IN THE YEAR
Sunday 6th December
Christmas Repertoire
Ballet Technique Masterclass
Ballet Basics Masterclass
Venue: Over Norton Hall
Dates: TBA
Cost: £24 per Workshop
This workshop focuses on the fundamentals of ballet technique: posture, placement, positions of feet and arms, weight placement, transfer of weight and alignments.
The pace is very slow with simple movements and transitions so that each step can be discussed with time to ask questions.
The level is aimed primarily at beginner ballet but is also for those further forward, who wish to work deeper into their basic technique.
Whilst regular classes are adjusted for all abilities by simplifying or adding more challenge, this is a good opportunity to work solely on the basics without the full structure and choreography that class entails.
Format
Barre work and technique: 1 hour
Centre practice: 1 hour - Strengthening alignments and building confidence to link steps together
Warm down stretch: 15 minutes
Come in usual kit, a warm top and your water bottle.
Here is a fascinating piece about how class has evolved over the centuries:
Ballet Evolved: How ballet class has changed over the centuries