Sunday 19 April 2026

11:30 am - 2:00 pm

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

£75.00

The Ballet Technical returns to the Royal Ballet and Opera in April 2026, offering a focused opportunity to refine technique, strengthen foundations and reconnect with your practice in the heart of Covent Garden.

This immersive session is crafted to offer exceptional attention, clarity and artistic detail, giving dancers the space to work with precision, confidence and a sense of occasion from the moment they step inside this legendary and iconic setting.

Designed for dancers aged 18 and above, the session places emphasis on clean classical work, progressing from a focused barre into centre practice and culminating in bespoke enchaînements shaped directly from the material explored throughout the class.

The workshop is led by our Director, Damien Lee Stirk, [biography] with live piano accompaniment.

Key Information:

For ages 18+

General level: Suitable for dancers with at least 2 years of recent ballet training.

The session focuses on foundational technique and does not involve pointe work, making it accessible for all participants.

Please get in touch if you are unsure whether this workshop is right for you.

Limited places available.

We look forward to welcoming you to the studio!

Please ensure you have read our Disclaimer.

Sunday 17 May 2026

10:30 am - 3:30 pm

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

£130.00

Join us for our first Adult Repertoire Intensive, a day celebrating one of ballet’s most iconic and emotionally charged masterpieces.

The day begins with a classical ballet class, designed to awaken strength, artistry and musical precision, before moving into a repertoire session exploring the traditional classical choreography and poetic beauty of Swan Lake.

After a well deserved repose, the afternoon session will develop the themes of Swan Lake further through a lyrical contemporary workshop inspired by modern narrative ballet. This session will remain rooted in classical technique, focusing on fluidity, épaulement, musical phrasing and expressive quality, offering dancers the opportunity to explore the emotional world of the ballet through more expansive movement while still feeling familiar to those with a classical background.

The day will be led by our Director, Damien Lee Stirk [biography], character actor with The Royal Ballet, and accompanied by live piano throughout, creating a rich and immersive studio experience in the heart of Covent Garden.

In the afternoon session we are delighted to welcome guest coach Simon Williams [biography]

Schedule
10:30 – 11:45 Classical Ballet Class
11:45 – 12:00 Break
12:00 – 13:30 Swan Lake, Classical Repertoire, Act II Waltz
13:30 – 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:30 Swan Lake, Lyrical Contemporary, inspired by Matthew Bourne’s award winning interpretation

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.

We look forward to welcoming you to the studio for this inspiring journey through the dramatic and lyrical worlds of Swan Lake.

Please ensure you have read our Disclaimer.

Image of Adam Cooper as The Swan courtesy of ©HugoGlendinning.