Beginner Weekend:
Beginner Swan Lake Rep with Sarahi Cardenas: July 12th 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Dive into the world of ballet with our beginner repertoire workshop, focusing on the beautiful choreography from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake and adapted to a beginner level. The class includes a warm-up, detailed instruction on choreography and insights into the ballet's history and character arc. Open to all beginners, this workshop provides a supportive environment to explore the grace and elegance of Swan Lake. Pointe shoes are optional.
Beginner Pas de Deux with Sarahi Cardenas and Thiago dos Santos: July 13th 2:00 PM-4:30 PM
Our beginner Pas de Deux class is designed to introduce you to the art of partnered dance. Learn the fundamentals of partnering such as supporting your partner, and managing their weight transfers while developing mutual trust. In this workshop you will learn elements such as adagio movements, promenades and basic lifts. Benefit from tips and insights shared by former professional dancers. Join us for an inspiring and supportive environment to begin your journey in Pas de Deux.
Beginner Contemporary with Alli Carry: July 14th 2:00 PM-4:30 PM
This workshop is perfect for those who are brand new to contemporary dance. Starting with an extensive warm up we’ll prepare our bodies and minds to open up to new pathways. We’ll explore different methods of moving in and out of the floor and learn longer sequences. The workshop will also include an introduction to contemporary improvisation where we’ll use imaginative tasks to help us generate free movement. The workshop will culminate in learning a longer combination that will include movements and vocabulary that have been taught throughout the workshop.
Intermediate Weekend:
Intermediate Swan Lake Rep with Sarahi Cardenas: July 19th 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
This immersive workshop is designed for dancers who have a foundational understanding of ballet and are eager to elevate their technique while diving deep into one of ballet’s most iconic works. Begin your day with a comprehensive warm-up class and later on learn a piece of repertoire from Swan Lake. Our instructors will break down the steps and nuances of the piece, ensuring you grasp both the technical and expressive aspects. Come ready to challenge yourself, connect with fellow dancers, and celebrate the beauty of ballet.
Intermediate Pas de Deux with Sarahi Cardenas and Thiago dos Santos: July 20th 2:00 PM-4:30 PM
Our intermediate Pas de Deux class is designed to elevate your partnered dance skills. Focus on refining your technique in supporting your partner, executing precise weight transfers, and building deeper trust. This workshop will delve into more complex adagio movements, synchronized pirouettes, different kinds of promenades, and some lifts. For this workshop, you will learn a piece of Pas de Deux choreography from the classical repertoire. Join us in a dynamic and challenging environment to advance your mastery of Pas de Deux.
Intermediate Contemporary with Alli Carry: July 21st 2:00 PM-4:30 PM
This workshop is suited to dancers who have some experience with contemporary dance. Starting with an extensive warm up we’ll prepare our bodies and minds to open up to new pathways. We’ll explore different methods of moving in and out of the floor and learn longer sequences. The workshop will also include an introduction to contemporary improvisation where we’ll use imaginative tasks to help us generate free movement. The workshop will culminate in learning a longer combination that will include movements and vocabulary that have been taught throughout the workshop.
Pricing
One workshop: $40+HST
Full weekend: $105
