CHRISTMAS 3-DAY INTENSIVE: THE NUTCRACKER
Dates: Mon 19th Dec – Wed 21st Dec 2022 (3 Days)
Times: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Venue: BOA Academy (Birmingham)
Fees: £150.
Limited Spaces: first come, first served for each age group.
Age Range: 7yrs – 19yrs (groups will be divided based on age and experience)
Open to all: Current MTB members, non-MTB members, vocational and non-vocational ballet students are all welcome!
We look forward to you joining us for our Christmas Intensive – this year’s theme is ‘The Nutcracker’! Classes will begin each day at 9:30am and will finish at 4:30pm, with breaks to rest throughout the day (early drop-off and late pick-up available – see below).
Our 3-day intensive will provide students with the opportunity to work with our faculty of experienced teachers who have worked, or are currently working, within renowned ballet companies around the world.
Students will focus on ballet and contemporary technique as well having the opportunity to develop their performance and application of their skills during repertoire classes, where they will learn corps de ballet repertoire and solos from multiple ballets – this year’s theme is ‘The Nutcracker’!
The students will then have the opportunity to show off what they have been learning in a small and intimate studio performance in front of parents and guardians at the end of the course.
Our doors will be open from 8:30am until 5:30pm for students who may require an early drop-off and late pick-up – no additional fees are required. Staff supervision, fun and games will all be provided during the out of class hours!
Please note, this course is non-residential and accommodation/food is not provided. Students will be required to bring a packed lunch each day.
Have a question? Please email us at info@midlandtheatreballet.com and we will respond as quickly as possible
CHRISTMAS 3-DAY INTENSIVE: THE NUTCRACKER
Dates: Mon 19th Dec – Wed 21st Dec 2022 (3 Days)
Times: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Venue: BOA Academy (Birmingham)
Fees: £150.
Limited Spaces: first come, first served for each age group.
Age Range: 7yrs – 19yrs (groups will be divided based on age and experience)
Open to all: Current MTB members, non-MTB members, vocational and non-vocational ballet students are all welcome!
We look forward to you joining us for our Christmas Intensive – this year’s theme is ‘The Nutcracker’! Classes will begin each day at 9:30am and will finish at 4:30pm, with breaks to rest throughout the day (early drop-off and late pick-up available – see below).
Our 3-day intensive will provide students with the opportunity to work with our faculty of experienced teachers who have worked, or are currently working, within renowned ballet companies around the world.
Students will focus on ballet and contemporary technique as well having the opportunity to develop their performance and application of their skills during repertoire classes, where they will learn corps de ballet repertoire and solos from multiple ballets – this year’s theme is ‘The Nutcracker’!
The students will then have the opportunity to show off what they have been learning in a small and intimate studio performance in front of parents and guardians at the end of the course.
Our doors will be open from 8:30am until 5:30pm for students who may require an early drop-off and late pick-up – no additional fees are required. Staff supervision, fun and games will all be provided during the out of class hours!
Please note, this course is non-residential and accommodation/food is not provided. Students will be required to bring a packed lunch each day.
Have a question? Please email us at info@midlandtheatreballet.com and we will respond as quickly as possible
DETAILS AND INFO
The 3-day course will take place on Monday 19th, Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st at BOA Academy in Birmingham. Please note, this course is in no way affiliated with BOA Academy.
Course Times
Classes will take place from 9:30am – 4:30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Students can be dropped off from 8:30am and picked up at 5:30pm for those who may require early drop-off and late pick-up – no additional fees are required.
What To Wear
Students can wear their own choice of ballet leotard, tights or socks and skirt (optional).
Please arrive with ballet uniform underneath your clothes as there will not be changing facilities available throughout the course.
Notification of Placement
Students will be informed within 5 working days via email.
Fees
Fees are £150.
Fees are to be paid in advance and must be paid to secure a place on the course.
Please note, once fees have been paid to secure your place, this fee is non-refundable.
DETAILS AND INFO
The 3-day course will take place on Monday 19th, Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st at BOA Academy in Birmingham. Please note, this course is in no way affiliated with BOA Academy.
Course Times
Classes will take place from 9:30am – 4:30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Students can be dropped off from 8:30am and picked up at 5:30pm for those who may require early drop-off and late pick-up – no additional fees are required.
What To Wear
Students can wear their own choice of ballet leotard, tights or socks and skirt (optional).
Please arrive with ballet uniform underneath your clothes as there will not be changing facilities available throughout the course.
Notification of Placement
Students will be informed within 5 working days via email.
Fees
Fees are £150.
Fees are to be paid in advance and must be paid to secure a place on the course.
Please note, once fees have been paid to secure your place, this fee is non-refundable.
THE CHRISTMAS TEACHERS
JOSHUA ECOB
Ballet TeacherJoshua's Bio
Born in Nottinghamshire, Joshua started his training at KSDance. Upon graduating, he joined the Serbian National Ballet and subsequently the Bosnian National Ballet, before returning to the UK to dance for London Contemporary Ballet Theatre.
Joshua completed his teacher training at the Royal Ballet School and is teaching ballet, pas de deux and repertoire at the Rambert School. He continues to work extensively as a private coach, both across the UK and internationally.
He has taught and choreographed consistently for Midland Theatre Ballet, South West Theatre Ballet, and Belfast Theatre Ballet since 2014.
YVETTE KNIGHT
Ballet TeacherYvette's Bio
Yvette’s training began at The Royal Ballet School (White Lodge and Upper School) before joining Birmingham Royal Ballet as an Artist in 2007. In 2012 Yvette was promoted to first artist and in 2015 she became soloist before being promoted to First Soloist in 2018.
Yvette has toured with Birmingham Royal Ballet nationally and internationally. Some of her repertoire includes the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, Aurora in Sleeping Beauty, Belle in Beauty and The Beast and Big Swans in Swan Lake.
Yvette’s interests expand beyond performing and as well sharing her expertise through teaching, she also works with the wonderful Freefall Dance Company at Birmingham Royal Ballet.
ZOE CHAMBERS
Contemporary TeacherZoe's Bio
Zoe began her contemporary training on the Dance4 CAT training programme, learning from well renowned artists across the country. She then continued her training at the University of Central Lancashire, gaining a first-class degree in Dance Performance and Teaching.
Since graduating, Zoe has predominantly worked in the contemporary dance sector. Within her work, Zoe has choreographed, performed and taught for companies such as FABRIC, Ludus Dance, Curve Theatre and Studio79.
The majority of Zoe’s work is now focused on working with young people to create innovative contemporary dance work. Within her teaching work, Zoe continues to support young dancers to go on to schools such as Laban, Northern School of Contemporary Dance and The Place. A huge part of Zoe’s work is based on improvisation and the importance of having ownership over your own movement.