BWI Ballet Lab for Students

Where seriously focusing on technique and having fun come together.

Tickets on sale: September 8th - 2pm London, UK Time
* Spots are limited to 30 participants *

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❕Note about your registration: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY❕

We will assess all dancers before confirming your registration at the Ballet Lab. This is to ensure the workshop is best suited to helping you grow! Once you've paid the 50% deposit for your ticket (you may do so from this page), we ask that you fill out our provided questionnaire which will be emailed to you, as well as submit a few photos:

1️⃣ First arabesque
2️⃣ Développé à la séconde en face
3️⃣ Tendu effacé devant
4️⃣ Grand plié in second taken from the side view

Dancer's places will be confirmed in registration order. Once your place is confirmed, we will notify you and provide a link to pay the remaining balance of the ticket. In the event we determine another workshop at a future date would be of greater benefit to you, we will reach out about transferring you to a future event and refund the 50% deposit. 

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Who is this for?

The BWI Ballet Lab is for any dancer aged 14-18 who wants to advance their technical and artistic skills. We've called it 'The Lab' because this is a place to test new ways of dancing and experiment with corrections. With Isabella’s expert eye and attention to detail, you’ll take time to deep-dive into technique to figure out those tricky bits that may be holding you back. This is a judgment-free zone, there's no competition, no need to prove yourself. This intensive is for you to figure out the things you've been struggling with.

What to expect:

• In-depth lessons
• Detailed training
• Personal feedback
• Mentoring
• A confidence-building environment

A day at this intensive will consist of a Vaganova technique class, technique deep-dive to hone the details, pointe (for senior students), repertoire, conditioning and stretching.

You’ll love this intensive if:

• You are serious about improving technique and want to do so in a supportive environment
• You want to explore your artistry and discover new facets to yourself as a dancer
• You want to build community with other dancers who are passionate about ballet and about being the best dancers they can be
  

It may not be the right intensive for you if:

• You are looking for drop-in classes or a part-time workshop
• You are an adult dancer
• You aren't interested in focusing on the minute details of technique

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SCHEDULE

See the sample schedule* below to get an idea of how the week will look!

*Schedule is tentative and subject to change

PRICE

£700 including tax and booking fees.

Included in your ticket:

• All classes throughout the week
• Welcome kit with some fun surprises

CANCELLATION & REFUNDS

A 50% deposit is required upon registration. If we determine that a different session at a future date will be more beneficial to you, we will fully refund your deposit.

If we have confirmed your place, the deposit is non-refundable. The remaining 50% of the ticket price is fully refundable before November 15th, 2024.


FAQs

Do I have to audition?
No! However, do be sure the level is the right fit for you. See the description above.

Is there an upper age limit?
Yes. Dancers must be between the ages of 14-18 to attend this event. You should be used to taking at least a few full-length dance classes per week and have a relatively high level of fitness.

Do I need to be en pointe to attend the intensive?
No! You are very welcome to do the pointe class in flat shoes. Class will include lots of foot and leg exercises, and the strength you will gain is beneficial to any dancer, not just those in pointe shoes.

Can I choose the days I want to attend?
The intensive is a full 5 days, and drop-in classes aren’t available. If there’s only one day you cannot come due to a prior commitment, please contact us and we will see if we can accommodate though we discourage missing days.

Q: Is there a virtual option.
No, the Intensive is in-person only.

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