A festive ballet retreat, norfolk
9 - 10 DECEMber 2023
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A FESTIVE ballet RETREAT in North Norfolk with JAMES FORBAT
Saturday 9 - Sunday 10 December 2023
This is a fantastic opportunity to spend two days immersed in ballet with the brilliant James Forbat, at our intimate studios at The Old Stables in Weybourne, North Norfolk.
Our exclusive ballet retreats have no more than 6-8 participants, which means that everyone benefits from the very close attention and expert tuition of our royal ballet professionals.
This retreat is suitable for the following levels:
Intermediate (2 - 5 years’ ballet experience required)
Advanced (5 + years’ ballet experience required)
Format
This festive ballet retreat will take place over two days, from Saturday 9 - Sunday 10 December.
Each day will begin in the studio at 10am with a ballet warm-up, followed by a class taught by James.
We will take a break for a nutritious, freshly prepared vegetarian lunch followed by the afternoon session, which will include learning a repertoire ballet dance from the Nutcracker, ensuring we all get into the Christmas spirit!
The second day will follow the same format but will include tutus and tiaras on loan from the brilliant costumer maker Sheila Beelam, owner of Just Ballet. The retreat will finish at 4pm on Friday.
On the Friday night there is an opportunity to join us for a guided tour of the incredible Holkham Hall Christmas lights display. Please let Clare know if you would like a ticket (£36 pp).
1-1 Lessons
James will also be offering private 1-1 lessons throughout the weekend which are available to book on request at an additional cost. Please ask Clare for details.
The Venue
Our intimate studios, at The Old Stables, are in Weybourne a pretty village in North Norfolk. It is a spectacular location by the sea, surrounded by breathtaking views and wonderful countryside, which will help clear the head and focus the mind.
There are trains from London Liverpool St to Sheringham, via Norwich. We have ample parking space for those travelling by car.
Nutrition
The retreat includes two lunches and one dinner on Saturday evening. A delicious vegetarian lunch will be served in the beautiful dining room at the Old Stables, adjacent to the studios, followed by a sweet treat.
On Saturday evening dinner will be hosted by Georgina Atkinson an ex-professional dancer, dance teacher and consultant, at her beautiful home Fareham in Weybourne.
Price
The cost of the two-day retreat is £295 per person.
This includes 4-5 hours of ballet in the studio each day, two lunches and one dinner on Saturday night.
Refreshments will be provided throughout the weekend.
Please note that accommodation and 1-1 tuition is not included in the price.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the price.
Should you need accommodation we can recommend The Feathers in Holt, (Let’s Dance retreaters have a 15% discount code - please ask for details)
We can also recommend Weybourne Holiday Cottages.
MEET THE PROFESSIONAL
james forbat
James Forbat trained at the Royal Ballet School and spent 15 years as a principal dancer with the English National Ballet, becoming the First Soloist in 2003. James has danced the principal roles in a wide range of ballets from the Nutcracker to Swan Lake, Giselle and Cinderella. He has also worked with many neoclassical and contemporary choreographers including Van Manen, Kylian and Macmillan. James is the repertoire teacher at the Conservatorio Profesional de Danza in Valencia and teaches all over the world. James’ talent and knowledge of ballet is undeniable, he is also an inspirational and fun teacher. We are so excited to for him to share this at our retreats.