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OUR WORKSHOPS

All of our workshops are designed to provide students with practical as well as theoritical knowledge. The aim is to educate students spherically around the chosen theme, training their bodies and also their brains. All workshops are taught in English. For detailed information about our workshops, please check the workshops info page.

 

 

Once Upon a Time
Anchor 1

Based on the beloved fairytales we all grew up with 

Ideal for students from 3 to 8 years old

 

During the workshop, the students: 

  • learn about the genre of the Fairytale

  • explore the plot of at least two different fairytales through creative conversation, drama and dance games,

  • create their own unique fairytale

  • work on a short choreography relevant to the fairytale they created

Cartoonism
Anchor 2

Based on popular animated movies

Ideal for students from 3 to 12 years old

 

During the workshop, the students: 

  • learn about the Art of Animation

  • watch excerpts of a movie and explore the story through discussion and drama/dance games

  • learn a song from a favourite animated movie

  • work on a choreography of the selected song 

Harlequin and Colombina
Anchor 3

Based on the Commedia dell' Arte theatre form and the art of Pantomime

Ideal for students from 8+ years old 

 

During the workshop, the students: 

  • learn about the History of Commedia dell'Arte

  • study Pantomime and Improvisation and explore plays of this theatre form using these techniques

  • work on a short scene and choreography related to the genre

Superstars
Anchor 4

Based on the Musical Theatre genre and the Jazz dance style

Ideal for students from 8+ years old 

 

During the workshop, the students: 

  • learn about the history of Musical Theatre

  • watch clips from performances

  • are being introduced to the Jazz dance style

  • work on a short scene, song and choreography from a selected Musical

To Be or Not To Be
Anchor 5

Based on William Shakespeare's theatre plays and the Historical Dances 

Ideal for students from 12+ years old 

 

During the workshop, the students: 

  • study the History of the English theatre during Shakespeare's years

  • discuss a Shakespeare's play and re-enact scenes from it

  • learn about the role of historical dances and are being taught one historical dance

  • work on a scene from a Shakespeare's play and the historical dance

Based on the Ancient Greek Theatre and the Isadora Dunkan's style

Ideal for students from 13+ years old

 

During the workshop, the students: 

  • study the History of the Ancient Greek Theatre

  • discuss an Ancient Greek play and re-enact scenes from it

  • learn about the life of Isadora Dunkan and her style

  • work on a short scene from a play and a short choreography based on Dunkan's technique

Tragedy, Comedy and In Between
Anchor 6
Balletomania
Anchor 7

Based on the History and the technique of Classical Ballet 

Ideal for all ages 

 

During the workshop, the students: 

  • study the History of the Classical Ballet

  • discuss a ballet and watch excerpts

  • learn the gestures ballet dancers use on stage instead of words

  • have ballet classes and work on a choreography

Contemporary
Anchor 8

Based on the History and the technique of Contemporary Dance 

Ideal for students of 9+ years old 

 

During the workshop, the students: 

  • study the History of the Contemporary Dance

  • discuss the Dance Theatre genre and watch excerpts

  • familiarise with the different Contemporary Dance techniques

  • have contemporary dance classes and work on a choreography

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