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Hello there Folks, New here to ballet forum so hello to you all! So I run New Works Ballet Theatre, a new ballet company based in Bristol, with the intention of bringing more ballet to the South West of England and beyond, brand new inventive ballets and retellings and creating more jobs for professional dancers. The company also runs an Associates programme, which I am expanding on. Are there any young dancers out there looking to train more professionally who would be interested? The programme teaches not only ballet and contemporary dance, but also a variety of different dance workshops, choreography, ballet history, sports science, nutrition, how to run a company and put on productions to name but a few. Also the Associates regularly perform with the professional company and in their own productions. I really want the training that the youngers receive to be a gate way of training into the company, would anyone be interested in that? We have just started work on our Winter production of Little Mermaid. xx

Looking for something different this summer? Ever wanted to experience what it’s like to be part of a professional modern ballet company? The Chantry Dance Company Summer School Intensive offers you the chance to find out. Join us for a challenging and exciting 2 intensive days this summer! What Can You Expect? Each day is timetabled in the same way as it would be for the dancers at Chantry Dance Company. This gives you the opportunity to discover what it is like to be performer in a professional dance company.....you will experience class, creation, rehearsals and performance. Your teachers are all from Chantry Dance Company and have performed/choreographed at Sadler’s Wells, London’s West End, The Royal Opera House, English National Opera, as well as for acclaimed UK ballet and contemporary companies. Each day there will be a mixture of classes selected from Contemporary ballet, Contemporary, Improvisation, Creative Movement, and Repertoire. You will also learn how to dance the company's unique choreographic style of contemporary ballet. The 2 days will be very challenging and intensive. You will encounter many new techniques and be encouraged to take on a professional dance artist's mindset when approaching the work. This is a Summer course which aims to take your dancing to the next level and give you a taste of the professional dancer's world. If you are looking for this sort of challenge, then contact us to find out more or to book a place! Details Dates and times: August 7th-8th (Friday and Saturday), 10am-5pm Venue: Dance Pointe, Grantham Age range: 11-25 Ability level: Improver-Professional - a good understanding of ballet is required Fee: £50 (Scholarships/bursaries are available) BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL DUE TO LIMITED PLACES To book your place, or for any queries, please contact us on email or telephone: Email: education@chantrydancecompany.org Tel: 07989 588038 What our 2014 Summer School students said.... "LOVED every second...next year make it 2 weeks!" (Mel, 2014 student) "I love you Paul and Rae. Thank you for everything you have done for me. You inspire me." (Alfie, 2014 student) "A week full of creativity, positivity, hard work, new experiences and energy." (2014 student) "This week I have enjoyed the different types of dancing and the insight into a company." (Emily, 2014 student) "I have enjoyed the experience the same, if not more than last time!" (2014 student) The students at Chantry Dance Company Summer School are a mix from ages from 11-adult, and experience levels from improver to professional. These wonderful groups of people come together during the Summer to experience a taste of what it is like to work in a professional contemporary ballet company. We ask them to take on huge challenges and every student tackles each one with determination and tenacity. By the end of the course, they are no longer a group defined by their age, ability, gender or anything else - they are simply and wonderfully a group of dance artists helping and encouraging each other on their dance journey. We will be forever proud and inspired by you all. Paul and Rae - co-Artistic Directors, Chantry Dance Company To learn more about Chantry Dance Company, please visit www.chantrydancecompany.org