upper beginner / improver
Norfolk ballet weekend
21 - 22 March 2026
get in touch to secure your place
A luxury spring weekend in Norfolk with Charlotte Tonkinson
Saturday 21 March - Sunday 22 March 2026
Join us for a refined and restorative classical ballet retreat over the Spring Equinox weekend, Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd March 2026, set in the peaceful beauty of the Norfolk countryside — a moment in the year dedicated to renewal, balance, and fresh beginnings.
Across two inspiring days, you’ll refine technique, build strength, and explore beautiful repertoire under the guidance of Royal Ballet First Soloist Charlotte Tonkinson.
As with all of Let’s Dance Retreats the classes are small, allowing individual attention and correction to push your skills to the next level.
Due to the limited numbers, spaces for our retreats tend to sell out quickly. To avoid disappointment, get in touch to book your place.
This weekend is suitable for Upper Beginners and Improvers.
Level: Upper Beginner
Experience: 2–4 years
What to Expect: If you’re familiar with barre work and enjoy the challenge of learning longer combinations, this retreat is for you. We’ll refine technique, work on transitions between steps, and explore more expressive movement in the centre. You’ll be encouraged to deepen your artistry while building strength, flow, and confidence.
Format
The weekend includes a gentle Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT) session on to awaken and support the body, followed by immersive barre and centre classes with Charlotte Tonkinson, First Artist with The Royal Ballet. These sessions are designed to feel both nourishing and expansive, offering space to deepen your technique with clarity and care.
After a beautifully prepared vegetarian lunch, the afternoons invite you into the artistry of classical repertoire, exploring musicality, expression, and style in a calm and supportive atmosphere. We will be learning a mixture of variations from Giselle including Willies and Peasant dances.
The Venue
Our studios, at The Old Stables, are in Weybourne a pretty village in North Norfolk. Weybourne, Norfolk — a calm, coastal village ideal for switching off and reconnecting with your dancing.
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 delicious vegetarian lunches that will be served by the pool at the Old Stables, adjacent to the studios, followed by a sweet treat.
Price
The cost of the two-day retreat is £395 per person.
This includes all ballet and PBT classes, plus two lunches.
Refreshments will be provided throughout the weekend.
Accommodation is not included in the price. Should you need a place to stay we have a 15% discount at The Maltings in Weybourne and The Phesant in Kelling. Please contact Clare directly if you are interested.
A non-refundable £50 deposit will be taken upon booking to secure your place. This will be taken off the retreat total.
MEET THE PROFESSIONAL
Charlotte Tonkinson
Charlotte Tonkinson is a First Artist with The Royal Ballet and an accomplished classical dancer known for her musicality and expressive stage presence.
She has performed a wide range of soloist and corps de ballet roles across the Company’s classical and contemporary repertoire, appearing regularly on the main stage at the Royal Opera House and on international tours.
Alongside her performing career, Charlotte is a dedicated and thoughtful teacher, bringing clarity and a deep respect for classical tradition into the studio. Her teaching is rooted in musical sensitivity and technical integrity, creating an environment that is both inspiring and supportive for dancers of all levels.
