The Course

Dance Forward takes a new direction in 2012.  This year, the Easter Course will be over 3 days and will take place at the amazing headquarters of English National Ballet which is on the doorstep of the famous Royal Albert Hall.


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So what's new? 

  • You decide if you want to take part in 1, 2 or all 3 days! 
  • Jazz, Tap, Funk and Hip Hop are on the dance menu on day 1!
  • Parents or Teachers can observe the classes for 1, 2 or all 3 days
  • The venue brings the eXciting factor to the dance floor with two superb large studios with mirrors, barres, piano and importantly a sprung floor so you can extend yourself whether you're in Jazz, Tap, Funk, Hip Hop or Classical Ballet mode!
  • Classes start at 10am to give you a chance to travel to London for the day or have an extra hour in bed if you are staying in London!

 

So what's the same?

  • The course is open to all dancers aged 12+.   No auditions… it's about everyone having that special dance experience.
  • A world class faculty awaits you ready to share their passion of dance with you… now that's worth the trip to London!
  • Classes will be split into different groups depending on age and ability.


Just imagine…

  • The excitement this intensive dance course will bring to your life... giving you lasting memories and a fresh step as you stride forward with a new found confidence
  • Personlised tuition from a world class faculty
  • Learning repertoire and moves from dance professionals who have performed at either the great opera houses around the globe… or perhaps at London's West End or NY's Broadway
  • Making friends with fellow students with the same passion to pursue a professional career
  • Experiencing the joy of watching professional dancers at close quarters as well as having the chance to talk with them afterwards

 

Course Details

Day 1: 7th April 2012 - Jazz, Tap, Funk and Hip Hop

Day 2 and 3: 8th and 9th April 2012 - Classical Ballet

During the day, the world class faculty will be teaching classes in:
CLASSICAL BALLET WARM-UP, REPERTOIRE/GROUP WORK, VIRTUOSITY, POINTE WORK OR MALE VARIATIONS

The classical ballet faculty will be joined by pianists that have a wealth of experience of playing for ballet classes at both a professional and vocational level with dance companies and vocational dance schools.

 

The Faculty:

Day 1

David Leighton

Choreographer for the stars, knows a thing or 2 about funk not least working with Kelly Clarkson on her live X Factor show Mr Know It All. David will bring out his trump card and beat the beat with commercial jazz very much on the menu. Read biog

Graeme Henderson

42nd Street Tap Guru takes time out to turn on the hot tap with routines that will tap your troubles away. Read biog

 

Lizzie Gough

Finalist of TV’s So You Think You Can Dance takes Hip Hop to the dance floor with zest, passion and full on youthful energy that will get your heart racing with the best of them. Read biog

Wayne Sleep

Celebrity and dance master extraordinaire will take you through your paces… and All that Jazz. Read biog

 

Day 2

Andrew Ward

Former soloist Boston Ballet and Royal Ballet has directed the Dance Forward Easter Course for 8 years. Andrew recently spent some time teaching the company dancers at Rambert Dance Company. Also a guest teacher at ENB, Andrew looks forward to teaching at his Easter Course. Read biog

Elena Glurjidze

Senior Principal and star ballerina at English National Ballet will teach again for Dance Forward. She has danced all the Classics and was trained at the famous Vaganova School, St Petersburg. Don’t miss out! Read biog

 

Federico Bonelli

Principal, Royal Ballet star shares his passion of dance with you… a real hit with both the girls and boys alike last year, returns again – a must for all dance lovers. Read biog

Hikaru Kobayashi

Soloist and rising star at The Royal Ballet joins Dance Forward’s Faculty for the first time. Just wait to see what Hikaru has up her sleeve… I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. Read biog

 

Susan Robinson

RAD Examiner and Director of her own highly successful dance school which has students who have gone on to dance with numerous ballet companies, including The Royal Ballet, English National Ballet to name but a few. A ballet must! Read biog

Day 3

Andrew Ward

Former soloist Boston Ballet and Royal Ballet has directed the Dance Forward Easter Course for 8 years. Andrew recently spent some time teaching the company dancers at Rambert Dance Company. Also a guest teacher at ENB, Andrew looks forward to teaching at his Easter Course. Read biog

Dmitri Gruzdyev

Senior Principal at English National Ballet also joins Dance Forward this year with a wealth of experience to his name. He also trained at the Vaganova School, and will be one not to miss, especially for the chaps! Read biog

 

Elena Glurjidze

Senior Principal and star ballerina at English National Ballet will teach again for Dance Forward. She has danced all the Classics and was trained at the famous Vaganova School, St Petersburg. Don’t miss out! Read biog

Susan Robinson

RAD Examiner and Director of her own highly successful dance school which has students who have gone on to dance with numerous ballet companies, including The Royal Ballet, English National Ballet to name but a few. A ballet must! Read biog

 

Latest news:

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  • Taught company class yesterday at Rambert Dance Company. Loved it! Dancers were so relaxed & welcoming. See you tomorrow for class again!
    Wednesday, January 11, 2012
  • I am new to this so hopefully beginners luck!
    Wednesday, January 11, 2012
 

I spent the weekend in Porto, Portugal as a jury member of International Ballet Competition. I gave a Dance Forward Scholarship to two talented male dancers - Fransisco and Rodriguez. Portugal certainly has talented dancers!