Clara’s Christmas Party: Nutcracker Family Workshop
Why take part in a family workshop?
Dance on stage at one of London's oldest and most beautiful theatres
Movements inspired by English National Ballet's new production of Nutcracker
Taught by an expert ballet professionals
Class accompanied by a live pianist playing some of Tchaikovsky's most famous works
It’s Clara’s Christmas party, and everyone’s invited!
Inspire your young person through the magic of movement and joy of ballet, with these fun and festive workshops. Sessions will uncover the story of the ballet through dance, mime and music inspired by English National Ballet’s beautiful new production of Nutcracker.
With an instantly recognisable score and wonderful choreography, Nutcracker holds special memories for all ballet lovers around the world. This is a unique opportunity to step onto one of London’s great stages to learn new steps and experience the excitement of dancing.
A perfect way to spend a morning as a family and enjoy some Christmas magic together!
No dance experience required: all young dancers must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Book early as places are limited!
FAQs
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.
Yes! On Sat 10 Jan, 9:00 - 10:45 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.
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.
Our Nutcracker Family Workshops are suitable for ages 5 - 9, school years 1 -4. We cannot allow any attendees under 5.
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 book tickets to Nutcracker 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.
All workshop fees are non-refundable unless events are cancelled by English National Ballet.
Click here to read terms and conditions.
If you have any further questions about our Nutcracker workshops please reach out to our Engagement team: engagement@ballet.org.uk.
