My First Ballet: Cinderella Family Workshops
Overview
A magical ballet adventure for young dancers aged 4 – 7 years and their grown-ups, sessions will uncover the story of the ballet through dance, mime and music inspired by English National Ballet’s beautiful new production of My First Ballet Cinderella.
Why take part in a family workshop?
Budding ballet dancers can experience the thrill of taking to the stage at the Peacock Theatre in our series of creative ballet workshops inspired by My First Ballet Cinderella.
Led by English National Ballet’s highly experienced Associate Dance Artists, these workshops created especially for children will explore the wonderful music, iconic swan-inspired movement, and famous characters of Cinderella. Participants will also have the chance to get up close to the beautiful costumes and production scenery!
FAQs
Yes! On Wednesday 8 April, 16:30-17:30 we offer a relaxed family workshop.
This relaxed workshop is open to all families, particularly those who would benefit from a relaxed environment.
The relaxed environment supports and accepts noise and movement within the auditorium during the workshop, there is access to a chill-out space outside of the auditorium, and re-entry as and when needed is allowed. This workshop also has a reduced capacity, to create a more sensory friendly environment.
You can find out more about our access events and performances here.
Yes! On Thursday 9 April, 12:30 – 13:30 we offer a workshop that is BSL interpreted.
This workshop is open to all families, particularly those who would benefit from a BSL-interpreter.
You can find out more about our access events and performances here.
Our My First Ballet Family Workshops are suitable for ages 4 – 7 years.
Unfortunately, for all workshops we cannot accommodate any friends or family members to watch from the auditorium.
For family workshops, additional adults can be added on via buying a ticket but they must participate in the event. In family workshops bookings must have a maximum of three children to one adult.
No you do not need a ticket to watch the ballet in order to book and attend a workshop. Workshops are standalone events and open to all.
If you would like to book a ticket to accompany your workshop you can do so here.
All family workshop bookings must include at least one adult and one child. To best enjoy this workshop we allow a maximum of three child tickets to every one adult.
To add additional tickets, return to the event booking page from your basket.
Yes we offer an access price of £10 for an adult ticket and £8 for a child ticket for these workshops.
The Access price is available to those who hold a Nimbus Disability or The Access Card, which will need to be shown upon arrival on the day of your workshop.
To purchase an access price, please click Book Now. The pricing option will appear after you have filled in the registration form.
All workshop fees are non-refundable unless events are cancelled by English National Ballet.
Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move easily in. Class will be taken in barefoot or in soft ballet shoes – no soft blocks, socks or pointe shoes are permitted.
Booking Information
Peacock Theatre, London
Family Workshop
Sunday 5 April – 12:45 – 13:45
Family Workshop
Tuesday 7 April – 12:30 – 13:30
Relaxed Family Workshop
Wednesday 8 April – 16:30 – 17:30
BSL-Interpreted Family Workshop
Thursday 9 April – 12:30 – 13:30