Mijas ballet retreat
22 - 25 march 2025
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a luxury 3 day retreat in andAlusia, with bennet gartside, renowned principal character artist at the royal ballet
Saturday 22nd - Tuesday 25th March 2025
Indulge in a luxurious three-day ballet retreat at La Zambra Hotel, Mijas.
Over the course of the three days, Bennet Gartside (Principal Character Artist at the Royal Ballet School) will lead four hours of ballet each day. This exclusive ballet retreat will have no more than 10 participants which means that everyone benefits from his expert tuition.
You will also enjoy a delicious dinner on Saturday evening at Clare’s villa plus the opportunity to unwind and rejuvenate at the hotel spa.
This retreat offers a holistic experience combining expert ballet instruction, luxurious accommodation, gourmet dining and wellness activities, ensuring a truly indulgent escape.
This is for dancers with 2+ years of ballet dancing experience. As with all of Let’s Dance Retreats, the classes are small so spaces for our retreats tend to sell out quickly. To avoid disappointment, get in touch to book your place.
loCATION AND SETTING
This ballet retreat will take place over 4 days from Saturday 22nd - Tuesday 25th March 2025 at La Zambra Resort, Mijas, which is nestled at the foot of the mountains.
The hotel is named after a flamenco dance that was born among the gypsies of Andalusia. This passionate dance gathered people who left their worldly concerns aside to elevate their souls and enjoy the moment. The hotel evokes that same spirit, based on savouring the freedom to enjoy ourselves - the ideal place for a ballet retreat!
Accommodation is in a Deluxe Room - each with its own Andalusian character. All the rooms have private terraces overlooking the gardens or golf courses.
The hotel has two restaurants serving traditional Andalusian and Mediterranean food and a fabulous cocktail bar for an evening aperitif.
Format
You will arrive Saturday night and enjoy your first day of ballet on Sunday 23rd March. The retreat will finish by 3pm on Tuesday 25 March.
MORNING ROUTINE: Start each day at 9am with Pilates or Yoga sessions provided by the hotel to set the tone for your ballet practice. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast spread to energise for the day’s classes.
EXPERT-LED BALLET SESSIONS: Each day Bennet Gartside will lead four hours of ballet, guiding you in skill, enhancement and passion.
RELAXATION: Unwind and rejuvenate at the hotel spa from 4-5pm each day. You can also book a massage with one of the therapists to enhance your relaxation (additional cost).
EVENING INDULGENCES: You will enjoy a delectable dinner on Saturday night at Clare’s villa where guests can chat with Bennet on an informal level over a buffet style supper.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
3 x nights bed and breakfast
3 x session of ballet (4 hours per session)
1 hour Pilates or Yoga per day
1 hour spa access per day
1 x sound bath experience
1 x evening meal
Airport transfers
Let’s Dance welcome gift
Optional Extras:
Extra night in the hotel
Spa and massage treatments
Private 1-1 ballet class
price
Experience the ultimate luxury of having your own room at the retreat for £1,435. Alternatively, opt for shared accommodation at the reduced rate of £1,135.
Flights are not included.
Payment is 10% non-refundable reservation fee to confirm, 50% 8 weeks before the retreat, and the remaining 40% 4 weeks before.
MEET THE PROFESSIONAL
bennet gartside
Bennet is a Principal Character Artist at The Royal Ballet, where he has performed since 1995.
His wide variety of roles have included Crown Prince Rudolf in Mayerling, Leontes in The Winter’s Tale, Dr Coppelius in Coppélia, Tybalt in Romeo & Juliet, Hilarion in Giselle and Widow Simone in La Fille Ma Gardee.
He is the Director of Everybody Ballet, running successful adult ballet classes at the Royal Opera House and regularly teaches and hosts one day workshops in London.
Bennet is also a filmmaker and maintains The Royal Ballet’s video archive. We are delighted to work with Bennet at our ballet retreats. His classes are always fun and informative.
