Ballet Easter intensive: Sleeping Beauty
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
Location: Keeley Street
Danced to Tchaikovsky's beautiful musical score, Sleeping Beauty has been staged by all major ballet companies. Following a short barre warm-up we will explore some of the characters and dance sequences from this fairy tale classic. The learned material can be showcased on day 3 of this course.
Please note this course is for improvers, you should have attended regular ballet classes for at least 2 years and have good knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary.
- Course Code: DDP501
- Dates: 14/04/25 - 16/04/25
- Time: 11:00 - 13:00
- Taught: Mon-Wed, Daytime
- Duration: 3 sessions
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Alexander Simpkins
Course Code: DDP501
Duration: 3 sessions
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What is the course about?
If you have always wanted to re-create a staged ballet, then this is your chance to take part in our 3-day intensive workshop. You will learn some of the original repertoire sequences and explore characters. The class will include a short practical warm-up and practice.
What will we cover?
In this practical dance workshop you will learn some of the original repertoire sequences and explore characters. The class will include short practical warm-ups and practice.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Explore and recognise some of the characters that appear in the ballet
Learn and demonstrate a sequence of the original repertoire
Use and appreciate the music and its function.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is for improvers, you should have attended regular ballet classes for at least 2 years and have good knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary. This workshop will be physical.
In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:
• Follow spoken instructions
• Use numbers to recognise rhythms within dance.
• Work within groups and pairs safely.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This is a practical dance course and tutor led. Teaching will include practical class work, discussion, observation and supportive feedback for individual and group awareness.
HEALTH CHECK
You may or may not be asked to participate in rigorous activity from time to time. Please consider whether you could do this, if you are in any doubt consult a medical practitioner.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Please wear clothing that does not restrict your movement and allows you to adapt to changes in your body temperature. Long hair must be tied up. Jewellery should be removed at the start of the class and mobile phones switched off. Bring bottled water.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
The teacher will advise on future dance courses such as Classical ballet: improvers, Pointe, Ballet Barre and Floor Barre classes or take a look at our website for other dance courses.
Alex began teaching classical ballet in 2012 and has been at City Lit since 2017. His life in dance goes back much further, to 1980, when he took his very first steps in ballet, becoming instantly addicted. Having completed his dance training, he embarked on a 16 year stage career with various companies in the UK, Austria, Spain and Germany, performing in classical ballets, contemporary works and in musicals. He holds teaching qualifications from the Royal Academy of Dance and an MA in Dance Pedagogy from the Palucca University of Dresden. In Germany he taught classes at vocational and company level. Since returning to London, he has enjoyed connecting with dancers of all ages and abilities. Alongside City Lit, he teaches at London Studio Centre, Royal Academy of Dance, Gielgud Academy and Pineapple Dance Studios. He loves passing on his knowlege of dance, acquired from many wonderful teachers, to anyone who is curious to learn about the art form. In addition to teaching ballet, he writes about it. From 2018-2020 Alex contributed to the publication Dancing Times. Currently he writes dance articles and and reviews for bachtrack.com.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.