Workshop Activity
Throughout the Big Dance 6 week countdown and Big Dance week itself English National Ballet hosted a series of workshops for members of the public, teachers, students and dance professionals.

Shobana Jeyasingh Workshop
Members of English National Ballet’s Adult Ballet classes were invited to attend a free workshop lead by dancers and emerging artists from Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company. The 2 hour workshop was based on Jeyasingh’s unique dance style and the choreography of Counterpoint at Somerset House, the Big Dance 2010 commissioned work by Somerset House and English National Ballet. The 15 participants were then invited to the performance and encouraged to join the dancers from the company in the fountains of Somerset House after the show – trying out the moves learnt in the workshop.  This was an incredibly fulfilling experience for the workshop participants and a unique opportunity to learn from one of the most exciting dance companies currently producing work in the UK.

A Taste of Dance
5 - 8 July at English National Ballet studios, 39 Jay Mews, Kensington
Lunchtime ballet classes were held at English National Ballet during Big Dance week on 5 and 6 July. Aiming to give people living or working nearby the studios in Kensington the opportunity to try out something different in their lunch hour, these classes offered an open introduction to ballet for just £5.

English National Ballet’s studios also opened its doors during Big Dance week to host four two-hour evening workshops. As well as repertory ballet workshops exploring Cinderella and Men Y Men led by English National Ballet’s Department of Learning, there was also the chance to try out contemporary dance with Rambert Dance Company and new style hip hop with Union Dance. All for just £7.

Keep Dancing with English National Ballet
Keep dancing with English National Ballet’s popular Adult Ballet Programme which consists of four weekly classes that cater for different levels of dance experience led by highly experience ballet tutors. Ballet is an excellent way to develop poise, fitness, flexibility, strength and co-ordination as well as boosting self-confidence and meeting like-minded individuals. For information or to book onto any of the Adult Ballet activities, please go to the Learning Activities pages.