classicAL BALLET retreat, valencia
8 - 10 November 2025
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a fabulous luxury BALLET retreat in valencia, spain
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Saturday 8th - Monday 10th November 2025
An incredible opportunity to join us for a weekend of ballet in Valencia, Spain taught by the brilliant James Forbat.
This exclusive retreat offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in ballet under the brilliant eye of James Forbat and explore the vibrant city of Valencia after classes.
This retreat is for Intermediate ballet dancers.
Level: Intermediate
Experience: 4+ years
What to Expect: For dancers with a solid ballet background, this retreat offers a deeper dive into technique, stamina, and musical expression. Classes will include more complex sequences and a faster pace, with time dedicated to artistry and nuance. Ideal if you’re looking to grow your practice in an inspiring, supportive environment.
Format
This intimate classical ballet retreat will take place over 3 days from 8th – 10th November 2025.
The classes will be held at Maria Carbonell’s studio with 4 hours of expert tuition every day from Royal Ballet School trained dancer, James Forbat. The classes are designed to give all participants close attention.
After class each day you will have time to explore the wonderful city and beaches of Valencia.
We will all enjoy dinner together one evening in a local restaurant (included in the price but excluding alcohol).
This retreat is suitable for Intermediate dancers with over 4 years of experience. Classes will include more complex steps at a faster pace with a focus on more advanced technique and artistry.
what’s included
3 x 4-hour sessions of ballet
1 x 2-course evening meal in a local restaurant
Let’s Dance welcome gift
Optional Extra: Private tuition with James Forbat
Price
The cost of this retreat is £475
Please note that flights, transfers, accommodation and 1-1 tuition are not included in the price.
Where to stay
For a five-star experience, we recommend the Las Arenas, a deluxe beach resort within three miles of the city centre and a 20 minute walk to the studio. Unwind at the end of each day by the pool or step onto one of Valencia’s most popular beaches directly from the hotel.
The AC Hotel Valencia is another fabulous choice as it’s a 15 minute walk away from the studio. The AC Hotel has a modern roof terrace restaurant/bar enveloped by trees and plants where you can enjoy a expertly crafted cocktail in the sun after a long day of dance.
If you like to be surrounded by greenery and enjoy a walk through nature, the Barceló Valencia is a perfect choice. As a more budget-friendly option, it’s a 27 minute walk to the studio and surrounded by luscious parks that take you to the historical centre.
valencia
Our retreat is set in the vibrant city of Valencia on the Mediterranean coast. An amazing hub to discover on foot you will have time after classes to visit not only the incredible beaches and Marina, but also to see the Holy Grail at Valencia Cathedral and experience Valencian cuisine at the Central Market. We will all enjoy a dinner together in a local restaurant one night and with an abundance to see and do we will be on hand to give you other recommendations.
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.
