LONDON SUMMER SCHOOL
Ages 8 – 18 grouped by ability and age
The 5-day Ballet Boost Summer School is a fantastic opportunity for pre-vocational and vocational students to grow their confidence and expand their knowledge under the guidance of a highly experienced faculty of teachers.
With Ballet, Repertoire and Pointe work for the girls, and Virtuosity for the boys, Summer School classes will also take the time to focus on body conditioning, plus Contemporary and Musical theatre. This comprehensive schedule follows the Ballet Boost programme which aims to furnish students with the technique, mindset and artistic approach required of professional ballet dancers today. In previous years, Ballet Boost Summer School students have displayed a wonderful sense of growth in both knowledge and confidence in only five days!
We are delighted to be able to offer one, two or three day options to this year’s Summer school. We hope it will assist families both financially and to allow for bespoke training across the summer (or throughout the year) that can be bought alongside our 121 training and pre audition packages. This exciting new offering across your summer is an extremely wise investment in both your dancers experiences as well as the all important progression towards their ultimate goal and everything is arranged on an individual basis to fit your schedule.
Our team of guest teachers will impart their unique style and knowledge in an environment that is nurturing and inspiring – a truly fantastic opportunity for students to access the wisdom and industry experience from those who know it best.
This year’s faculty will include Royal Ballet’s former First Soloist Tierney Heap.
Course Details
24th - 28th of July 2023
Pineapple Dance Studios
Juniors: ages 8-10
11am - 3.30pm
£75 - Single Day £150 - Two Days £350 - Full Five Days
Mid & Seniors: ages 10+
11am - 4.30pm
£85 - Single Day £170 - Two Days £410 - Full Five Days
JUNIORS
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MONDAY
10.45 Sign in, Pineapple Studios
11 – 12.30 Ballet with Tania Fairbairn
12.45 – 13.30 Body Conditioning with Tania Fairbairn
13.30 – 14.15 Lunch
14.15 – 15.30 Repertoire with Tania Fairbairn
15.30 Sign out, Pineapple Studios
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TUESDAY
10.45 Sign in, Pineapple Studios
11 – 12.15 Jazz with Alastair Postlethwaite
12.30 – 13.45 Ballet with Yosvani Ramos
13.45 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 15.30 Repertoire with Yosvani Ramos
15.30 Sign out, Pineapple Studios
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WEDNESDAY
10.45 Sign in, Pineapple Studios
11 – 11.45 Stage Craft with Kate Lyons
12 – 12.3o Body Conditioning with Natasha Trigg
12.30 – 13.15 Lunch
13.15 – 14.30 Ballet with Natasha Trigg
14.45 – 15.30 Solos with Tania Fairbairn
15.30 Sign out, Pineapple Studios
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THURSDAY
10.45 Sign in, Pineapple Studios
11 – 12.20 Ballet with Natasha Trigg
12.30 – 13.30 Jazz with Alastair Postlethwaite
13.30 – 14.15 Lunch
14.15 – 15.30 Understanding Port de Bras and Artistry with Tania Fairbairn
15.30 Sign out, Pineapple Studios
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FRIDAY
10.45 Sign in, Pineapple Studios
11 – 12.30 Ballet with Tania Fairbairn
12.45 – 13.30 Solos with Kate Lyons
13.30 – 14.15 Lunch
14.15 – 15.30 Technique Clinic with Kate Lyons
15.30 Sign out, Pineapple Studios
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MIDS
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MONDAY
10.40 Sign in, Pineapple Studios
11 – 12.30 Ballet with Kate Lyons
12.45 – 14 Repertoire with Kate Lyons
14 – 14.45 Lunch
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- 14.45 – 15.30 Stage Craft with Katie Deacon
- 15.45 – 16.30 Virtuosity with Katie Deacon
- 16.30 Sign out, Pineapple Studios
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TUESDAY
10.40 Sign in, Pineapple Studios
11 – 12.30 Ballet with Tania Fairbairn
12.45 – 14 Pointe and Pre-pointe with Tania Fairbairn
14 – 14.45 Lunch
14.45 – 16.30 Jazz with Alastair Postlethwaite 16.30 Sign out, Pineapple Studios
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WEDNESDAY
10.40 Sign in, Pineapple Studios
11 – 12.30 Ballet with Yosvani Ramos
12.45 – 14.15 Contemporary with Didy Veldman
14.15 – 15 Lunch
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- 15.00 – 1630 Solos and Repertoire with Yosvani Ramos
- 16.30 Sign out, Pineapple Studios
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THURSDAY
10.40 Sign in, Pineapple Studios
11 – 13 Ballet – Focus on Visualisation with Kate Lyons
13 – 13.45 Lunch
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- 13.45 – 15 Pointe and Solos with Kate Lyons
- 15.15 – 16.30 Contemporary with Didy Veldman
- 16.30 Sign out, Pineapple Studios
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FRIDAY
10.40 Sign in, Pineapple Studios
11 – 12.30 Ballet with Yosvani Ramos
12.45 – 14.15 Virtuosity with Tania Fairbairn
14.15 – 15 Lunch
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- 15 – 16.30 Repertoire and Solos, Exploring Artistry with Tania Fairbairn
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16.30 Sign out, Pineapple Studios
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SENIORS
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MONDAY
11 – 12.30 Ballet with Leanne Cope
12.45 – 14 Pointe and Virtuosity with Katie Deacon
15 – 16.30 Repertoire with Emma Harris
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TUESDAY
11 – 12.45 Ballet – musicality focus – with Emma Northmore
13 – 14 Jazz with Alastair
14.45 – 15.45 Solos with Leanne Cope
15.50 – 16.30 Stage Craft with Leanne Cope
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WEDNESDAY
11 – 12.30 Ballet with Emma Harris
12.45 – 14 Solos with Emma Harris
14.45 – 16.30 Matthew Bourne Repertoire with Nicole
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THURSDAY
11 – 13 Ballet, focusing on Mindset with Emma Northmore
13.45 – 15.15 Contemporary with Gavin Eden
15.30 – 16.30 Virtuosity with Tania Fairbairn
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FRIDAY
11 – 12.30 Ballet with Leanne Cope
12.45 – 14.15 Repertoire with Leanne Cope
15 – 16.30 Contemporary with Gavin Eden
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Thank you Emma. Izzy had a fantastic week. What a privilege for her to experience all the amazing dance classes with you and all the brilliant guest teachers. She learnt so much and definitely wants to return to ballet boost again next time.
Applications are now open for the 2023 Summer Course.
PLEASE NOTE: We are now asking for submission of photos upon application to ensure high standards are maintained. These are: Arabesque, Tendu in 2nd and -if over 11 years and on pointe for girls- 4th position en pointe. If you currently attend a full time vocational school you do NOT need to submit these. Those on other vocational training programmes may still be asked for photo.
Previous Faculty
Olivia Cowley
Soloist Royal Ballet Company
Henry St Clair
Casting director and teacher.
Gina Tse
Principal, Swedish Ballet.
Leanne Cope
Star of An American in Paris.
Ruth Brill
Birmingham Royal Ballet and much-loved choreographer.
Matthew Bourne workshop
Begonia Cao
(Dependant on schedule) English National Ballet
Lauren Cuthbertson
(Dependant on schedule) Principal, The Royal Ballet
