For our summer Day Retreat, I am excited to be returning to the gorgeous Balanchine repertoire of Emeralds Variation 2 from his dazzling ballet Jewels! A highly musical yet lyrical piece set to beautiful music by Gabriel Faure, its themes include elegance, opulence and regality which is reflected in the use of port de bras and flowing movement combinations giving it an almost ethereal look and feel.
Here you can see former Royal Ballet Principal ballerina Laura Morera performing the solo. We will be studying the rep up until 2 minutes.
This Day Retreat is tailored for adult ballet dancers at a strong Beginner/ Improver level dancers and above. The repertoire will be modified to suit the level stipulated.
Take a look at our Level Guide for more info.
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Karis Scarlette coaching dancers during our Day Retreat in 2023, photo by Gabriel Anderson
90min ballet class
3 hours of Balanchine’s Emeralds repertoire workshop
Souvenir photographs
15mins stretch and relaxing breathwork to finish
Invitation to join a post-retreat drink!
What’s not included?
Accommodation if you are travelling from outside of Birmingham however recommendations are available upon request.
Your travel expenses to and from the studio and/or to and from Birmingham.
Your food and drink throughout the day
Your Day Retreat includes:
Investment for this Day Retreat:
£65 - early bird 20% discount offer valid until 3rd June! £80 thereafter.
Your participation is secured by payment in full or by a 30% deposit, and please note this deposit is non-refundable but can be transferrable.
Payments must be completed in full no later than 4 weeks before the start date of the retreat after which time no refunds are available on either balance.
New bookings made after this date will need to be completed in full.
“I enjoyed the Day Retreat so much, and really can’t wait for the next one!”
“These events are always so much fun, exciting and challenging and it’s great to meet up with the adult ballet gang for a weekend!”
“I felt so inspired and motivated by the London Mini Retreat, I really didn’t want it to end.”
Please ensure you have read our Mini and Day Retreat Terms and Conditions before booking a ballet retreat.
You can find them below and please don’t hesitate to ask me any questions at all. I am very much looking forward to having you join us on this very unique experience.