Sunday 11 October 2026

10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Royal Ballet & Opera, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DD

£135.00

Following the wonderful response to our Adult Spring Intensive, we're delighted to invite you to The Petipa Experience, a brand new intensive created especially for adult dancers.

Set within the beautiful studios of the Royal Ballet & Opera and accompanied throughout by live piano, this immersive experience celebrates the timeless choreography of Marius Petipa through two rarely taught jewels of the classical repertoire.

The day begins with a classical ballet class to warm the body and prepare for the repertoire ahead. We will then journey beneath the waves to discover the enchanting Waltz of Aspicia from The Pharaoh's Daughter. Set in the ballet's magical underwater kingdom, this graceful variation is filled with flowing movement, expressive port de bras and lyrical musicality.

Following a relaxed lunch break, we'll return to the studio to explore Henriette's Variation from Raymonda. Joyful, elegant and full of classical charm, it offers a beautiful contrast, revealing another side of Petipa's extraordinary choreography.

Together, these two contrasting variations celebrate the richness and versatility of the classical repertoire, inviting dancers to experience two captivating worlds through movement, music and storytelling.

The session will be led by our Director, Damien Lee Stirk [biography], whose teaching focuses on clarity, encouragement and creating a positive learning environment where dancers feel comfortable to explore and improve.

Your Day

10:30 am - 11:45 am
Classical Ballet Class

11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Refreshment Break

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Waltz of Aspicia, The Pharaoh's Daughter

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch Break

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Henriette's Variation, Raymonda

Key Information

For ages 18+
General level, suitable for dancers with at least 2 years of recent ballet training.
Please get in touch if you are unsure whether this workshop is right for you.

Limited places available.

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