Improver level
classical ballet retreat, norfolk
18 - 20 september 2026
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An intimate weekend of classical ballet in North Norfolk taught by the incredible tara-brigitte bhavnani
Friday 18th - Sunday 20th September 2026
We are delighted to welcome back Tara-Brigitte Bhavnani to our Norfolk coast retreats in Weyborne, North Norfolk. On this three-day weekend escape, you will have ballet barre, centre and repertoire classes each day taught by Tara, who is a fully qualified ballet teacher with a diploma gained at the Royal Ballet School.
We will also be joined by the fabulous Hannah Collier, a qualified Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT) teacher, who will be starting us off each morning with a PBT session.
Our exclusive ballet retreats have no more than 8 participants, which means that everyone benefits from the very close attention and expert tuition of our expert ballet professionals.
This retreat is suitable for:
Level: Improver
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.
what’s included
3 PBT classes
3-4 hours of ballet each day
3 nutritious lunches
Dinner on Saturday night
Let’s Dance welcome gift
The retreat includes three 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.
Saturday night dinner details TBC.
Refreshments will be provided throughout the weekend.
The Venue
The retreat will take place at the Old Stables in Webourne, a pretty village in North Norfolk. You will be surrounded by spectacular views of the countryside, helping you to focus and clear your head. Easily reachable, the studio can be accessed by car or train from London Liverpool Street to Sheringham, via Norwich.
The format
Each day will begin in the studio with a PBT class taught by Hannah Collier to warm up, followed by a ballet class taught by the wonderful Tara-Brigitte Bhavnani from the Royal Ballet School.
We will take a break for a nutritious, freshly prepared vegetarian lunch, followed by the afternoon session.
Accommodation
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.
price
The cost of the weekend retreat is TBC.
Please note that accommodation is not included.
MEET THE PROFESSIONAL
your teacher: tara-brigitte bhavnani
Over the course of 2 days you will be taught in a small group by the incredible Tara-Brigitte Bhavnani, a fully qualified ballet teacher with a diploma gained at the Royal Ballet School. A member of The Royal Ballet for over 20 years, Tara Brigitte became a Guest Character Artist in 2023. Her broad repertoire includes Fairy of the Crystal Fountain (The Sleeping Beauty), Pavlova’s Dragonfly solo, Arabian Dance (The Nutcracker) and Soloist Swan (Swan Lake), to name but a few. Having studied at the Paris Opera Ballet School & Canada’s National Ballet School, Tara-Brigitte has received numerous awards including the Peter Dwyer scholarship for excellence in dance. Now teaching adult enthusiasts at the sell out ‘Dance with the Royal Ballet’ at the Royal Opera House, we are incredibly privileged and excited to be gaining Tara Brigitte’s full attention on this retreat.
