Edinburgh Day Retreat
with
Bethany Kingsley-Garner
Former Scottish Ballet principal ballerina Bethany Kingsley-Garner and I are thrilled to be offering a very festive themed Day Retreat once again in Edinburgh and this time, we are learning the iconic Sugar Plum Fairy from Scottish Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker!
This Day Retreat will be suitable for strong Improver - Intermediate level adult ballet dancers.
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Sunday 8th December
10am - 4.30pm
Angela Watson School for Dance
5 places remaining
This Day Retreat will begin with a floor barre and mobility warm up before a 2 hour ballet class. Then after a lunch break will we return to the studio for a Sugar Plum Fairy repertoire workshop, photo opportunities and then finishing with a relaxing stretch and breathwork session to allow the body to fully restore and absorb all we’ve learnt.
The character of the Sugar Plum Fairy symbolises femininity, regality, generosity and strength with choreography to match. A dynamic build up of steps and flashy footwork including intricate petit battements, luscious upper body epaulement, petit allegro, sustained arabesque balances and controlled turns. An exciting challenge of your technique and endurance! Modifications of the choreography will be made to suit all participants at the appropriate level.
This Day Retreat is tailored for adult ballet dancers at an Improver - Intermediate level and those at a strong Beginner level who wish to challenge themselves are also welcome!
Take a look at our Level Guide for more info.
Picture of Bethany as the Sugar Plum Fairy, by Rimbaud Patron.
This Day Retreat includes:
2 hours of ballet classes to live music taught by Karis Scarlette
Mobility, floor barre and breath coaching
Sugar Plum Fairy repertoire workshop taught by Bethany Kingsley-Garner
Souvenir photographs
Exceptional and personal coaching from Karis and Bethany, both Royal Ballet trained dancers and teachers
What’s not included?
Accommodation if you are travelling from outside of Edinburgh however recommendations are available upon request.
Your travel expenses to and from the studio and/or to and from Edinburgh.
Your food and drink throughout the weekend.
Picture of Bethany as the Sugar Plum Fairy, by Rimbaud Patron.
Investment for Day Retreat:
£99
Your participation is secured by either a full payment or a 30% deposit, and please note this deposit is non-refundable but can be transferrable. Payment plans can be arranged.
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.
Why not join us for both days!
Edinburgh and Glasgow Day Retreats together for just £150.
Please ensure you have read our Ballet 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.