Take your technique and artistry to the next level in this workshop taught by Alfie and Juliet!
SENIORS
Workshop Schedule:
12:30-1:00 PM: Registration
Please arrive on time to check in and get ready for the workshop.
1:00-1:30 PM: Stretch & Strengthen with Juliet
Warm up your body and learn bespoke drills to improve flexibility, strength and control, helping support your technique and prepare your body for the demands of the workshop.
1:30-2:15 PM: Ballet Barre Technique with Juliet
Return to the fundamentals of classical ballet, focusing on alignment, turnout, placement and strength. This class will refine technical foundations and develop greater precision and control at the barre.
2:15-2:30 PM: Break
2:30-3:00 PM: Turns & Adage with Alfie
We’ll break down different kinds of turns, work on adage strength and control, and share tips and tricks to improve your execution. Dancers will focus on balance, coordination, stability and maintaining clean technique through more demanding movements.
3:00-3:15 PM: Allegro with Alfie
We’ll work on various jumps and changes, breaking down technique and drills to improve your allegro, with a focus on elevation, ballon, speed, footwork and musicality.
3:15-3:45 PM: Break
3:45-4:30 PM: Pointe and Men’s Steps with Juliet Doherty
Female students will work on pointe strength, breaking down technique and drills to improve their pointe work, with an emphasis on control, alignment and precision. Male students will focus on grand allegro steps and grand turns, developing power, elevation, coordination and performance quality.
4:30-5:30 PM: Repertoire with Juliet
Explore classical ballet repertoire with Juliet Doherty, focusing on artistry, musicality, stylistic detail and performance quality. Dancers will work on refining their interpretation, developing confidence and bringing greater expression and individuality to their performance.
5:30-5:45 PM: Break
5:45-6:45 PM: Contemporary with Juliet Doherty
Explore movement quality and the contemporary world in this class with world-renowned artist Juliet Doherty, delving into the traditions and techniques that define contemporary dance. Dancers will develop expressive movement, musicality, dynamics and artistry while exploring a different approach to movement.
📍 The Performing Arts Building at Cathedral College
💫 Ages 12+