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Good afternoon! I was wondering which good European summer intensives are good quality and do also have boarding? The ones I have found so far: UK: Yorkshire Ballet Seminars UK: Royal Ballet School UK: Elmhurst Ballet School France: Rosella Hightower Cannes France: Paris Opera Ballet School France: Princess Grace The Netherlands: National Ballet Academy Any others I am missing? Thanks in advance for the info!

Does anyone have any experience of either of these? My daughter is keen to try one and has heard of the Masterclasses from friends. Are they both equally good? She is 16 and at pre-vocational level hoping to commence vocational training in September 2023. i was wondering about the faculty, accomodation, level of difficulty and fun! Many thanks

From her Instagram account I just saw that she will be performing in the Congress Center in Prague on December 14. The Gala is called "Force of Nature" and includes parts from her classical and modern repertoire. Is anyone familiar with the venue? I'm asking because I want to know if booking in first rows in stalls would be wise or not? link https://www.ticketportal.cz/event/NATALIA-OSIPOVA-Fource-of-Nature-12001222

As I can’t see any other mention of this on the forum, I am letting everyone know that Daria Klimentova is giving four online ballet classes, 8-11 August (11.30am-1pm UK time), from her summer school in Prague next month (intermediate and advanced level standard). There is a charge of £25 per class. These are excellent for those who cannot attend a summer school in person or for those of us who just want some summer exercise! I did them last year and noted that Daria gives individual attention and corrections to everyone who has their cameras on. As one would expect from this international ballerina and teacher at the Royal Ballet School (upper school), the exercises are beautiful (and fun!) and the corrections are extremely thoughtful. The address is masterclassesinprague on Instagram or .

Hi Does anyone no what the difference is between the international summer school in prague'and the masterclasses in prague. I am a bit confussed

I've been asked by a member of the parallel ballet board in the US, Ballet Talk for Dancers, to let UK people know about a Summer Programme in Prague which she & her husband are organising. The link to the information is here: http://southmsballet.org/summer_program/prague_2016 The organisers tell me that: "it is a top notch program. The dancers that attended last year loved it. Excellent teachers, lots of classes per day, evening programs, a tour of both the Prague castle and another castle outside Prague. Cost of the program is $2,400 USD and includes tuition, housing, two meals per day, excursions on the weekend, and a dinner cruise after the final performance. It also includes transport to and from the airport or train stations, cards for the public transportation within Prague (amazingly efficient!). The rooms are like a suite. Two separate bedrooms, a small sitting room with closets and bathroom and shower. This intensive is for dancers that have studied ballet for a few years, Pointe would be great as we do a lot of pointe, partnering, and variations, but the may be taken in soft shoe. Classes are limited in size with an amazing pianist who plays all ballet technique classes." I think they only take about 15 students in each of the two classes, so there really would be individual tuition. I have no commercial connection to this programme. The main Administrator and Moderator of Ballet Talk for Dancers, Ms Victoria Leigh, suggested that I might put this information on Balletco (and the Mods here have OK'd). Ms Leigh is very supportive of the organisers of this programme, and she is a highly respected teacher and knows quality when she sees it. If you're interested, best to click through the link and contact the US organisers directly.

I thought I would mention DS is going to Prague masterclass for both weeks and will be staying with DH (who is/will be filming in and around Prague and thus has a flat there until November). I'm sure DH would be happy to be a local emergency contact if anyone's DK is going and will be there on their own, so do PM me if you would like details...

Just wondering if anyone children on the forum is attending this course. It starts tomorrow.