christmas ballet RETREAT
norfolk
6 - 8 december 2024
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3 GLORIOUS dayS OF BALLET IN OUR intensive CHRISTMAS THEMED ballet retreat with expert tuition from james forbat
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Friday 6th - Sunday 8th December 2024
The highlight of our calendar year, the Christmas Ballet Retreat is a three day ballet extravaganza. Immerse yourself in the fun of learning ballet, with like-minded souls, to Christmassy songs at the barre and a Nutcracker repertoire.
Over the course of the weekend, under the instruction of the experienced teacher James Forbat (Royal Ballet School & First Soloist at English National Ballet), you will absorb yourself in the art of dance.
Alongside building your confidence and improving your technique and knowledge, we will work on adage, pirouettes and artistry to give you a better understanding of what’s required to execute the repertoire.
With Christmassy themed classes, a Nutcracker repertoire and stunning tutus this will be an amazing weekend to hone your ballet skills. The repertoire from the Nutcracker will be excerpts from dance of the snowflakes.
There will also be the opportunity to attend Thursford Christmas Dance Spectacular on Saturday night, which has the biggest dance cast in Europe and features non stop singing, dancing, music and variety (tickets are not included in the retreat total).
As with all of Let’s Dance Retreats the classes are small. Due to the limited numbers, spaces for our retreats tend to sell out quickly. To avoid disappointment, get in touch to book your place.
Format
This intensive ballet retreat will take place over 3 days from Friday 6th – Sunday 8th December 2024.
Each day will have 5 hours of ballet and will begin in the studio at 10am with a ballet warm-up. This will be followed by a christmassy themed ballet class and Nutcracker repertoire taught by James Forbat. You will also have the opportunity to wear professional tutus provided by Just Ballet for repertoire.
We will take a break for a nutritious, freshly prepared vegetarian lunch, followed by the afternoon session. On Friday night there is an exquisite evening dinner hosted by ex professional dancer, Georgina Atkinson, at her chocolate box cottage in Weybourne.
There is also the wonderful opportunity to attend Thursford Christmas Dance Spectacular on the Saturday night. This event is a highlight in Norfolk and features non stop singing, dancing, music and variety. Tickets are £56 and are not included in the cost of the retreat in case you would prefer a rest night.
The Venue
Our studios, at The Old Stables, are in Weybourne a pretty village in North Norfolk. It is a spectacular location by the sea, surrounded by breathtaking views and wonderful countryside, which will help clear the head and focus the mind.
There are trains from London Liverpool St to Sheringham, via Norwich. We have ample parking space for those travelling by car.
Nutrition
The retreat includes three lunches and a dinner. The delicious vegetarian lunches will be served in the beautiful dining room at the Old Stables, adjacent to the studios, followed by a sweet treat.
Friday night’s dinner will be hosted by Georgina Atkinson an ex-professional dancer, dance teacher and consultant, at her beautiful home in Weybourne.
Price
The cost of the three-day retreat is £475 per person.
This includes 5 hours of ballet in the studio each day, three lunches and one dinner on Friday night.
Refreshments will be provided throughout the weekend.
Tickets for the Thursford Christmas Dance Spectacular are £56 per person. These are optional and therefore not included in the retreat fee.
Should you need a place to stay we have a Let’s Dance discount at The Maltings, Weybourne. Please contact me directly if you are interested.
MEET THE PROFESSIONAL
james forbat
James Forbat trained at the Royal Ballet School and spent 15 years as a principal dancer with the English National Ballet, becoming the First Soloist in 2003.
James has danced the principal roles in a wide range of ballets from the Nutcracker to Swan Lake, Giselle and Cinderella. He has also worked with many neoclassical and contemporary choreographers including Van Manen, Kylian and Macmillan.
James is the repertoire teacher at the Conservatorio Profesional de Danza in Valencia and teaches all over the world. James’ talent and knowledge of ballet is undeniable, he is also an inspirational and fun teacher. We are so excited for him to share this at our retreats.
