New courses

To many, the Balkans seems to be either a violent and incomprehensible region or a bunch of cheap holiday destinations. Join us to look beyond simplifying narratives of deep ethnic hatred and tourist imaginaries and explore the national and regional dynamics in the context of the the overlapping European, Russian and Ottoman/Turkish influences.

How did we all become so obsessed with snow in December? From Irving Berlin’s song to its use in several films and on stage, we look at the huge impact of this little ditty which has become the defining image of Christmas for many.

In perfect sync with the season and an all-time Christmas favourite ballet we offer this fun 3-day intensive exploring the repertoire of the ‘Nutcracker’. You will explore some of the Nutcracker characters and dance sequences and have an opportuity to perform all learned material on the final day. To beneift from this course you should have attended regular ballet classes for at least 6 to 12 months.