poodle Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Hi there I stumbled across the adult Ballet Retreat FB page by chance and it looks lovely. Has anyone on here been ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 No worries, I've done a search and found the threads. Should have done that before posting :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Yes, there are a number of threads and a number of regular posters have attended. They do fill up quickly especially the summer one , watch the actual TBR website closely ... in the second week of January as the spring date(s) and the summer date may well appear there if I know the workings of HBs mind ... last year the August date was full by mid Feb ( but some places did come up on the watign list but not until quite close to the dates - how do i know this ? the 'old' me made it onto August's from that waiting list ) i don't think it;s crass or boastful to suggest that the teaching is world class and the venues are world class as well. that said it;s also extremely accessible and David Kierce has the ability to be teaching at Advanced / Pro level one minute and the next minute be teaching someone who is a genuine beginner . the Leeds ones are fabulous for the space in the Northern Ballet Building - August;s we basically had the run of the building for the weekend meaning our 'company class' was in the Stanley and Audrey Barton Theatre in Studio mode ( 30 metre * 15 metre usable floor space in studio configuration ... even with the divider across it;s 15 *15 as are 6 of the ?7 'numbered' studios in the building ... can't comment on the London edition using Rambert Studios but @sophie_rebecca could as she's done at least one of the London TBRs if not more ... Leedsi n august we also had the advantage of Andrew Dunlop as pianist - he is one of Northern;s company pianists ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYR Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Increasingly tempted to do one of these... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 6 hours ago, TYR said: Increasingly tempted to do one of these... to Quote Mrs Doyle from Father Ted " ah go on , go on , go on , go on , ya will , ya will , ya will " ... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Teaser Message from Hannah on the TBR facebook page , promising 2018 dates soon. https://www.facebook.com/theballetretreat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Hi BalletCoers Is anyone on here doing the Leeds TBR on the 6 and 7th of Jan and staying at the Ibis Budget hotel close by, as I will be there, arriving at the Ibis late Friday afternoon. If anyone wants to meet up for a drink / evening meal Friday evening, just drop me a PM. I'm not sure what rep we are doing as Hannah hasn't give much away, according to Hannah those details will be given no later than two days before the retreat starts. However what has been disclosed is "At the moment it’s between Don Q with fans, or one of the Sleeping Beauty fairies solo". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Michelle_Richer said: Hi BalletCoers Is anyone on here doing the Leeds TBR on the 6 and 7th of Jan and staying at the Ibis Budget hotel close by, as I will be there, arriving at the Ibis late Friday afternoon. If anyone wants to meet up for a drink / evening meal Friday evening, just drop me a PM. I'm not sure what rep we are doing as Hannah hasn't give much away, according to Hannah those details will be given no later than two days before the retreat starts. However what has been disclosed is "At the moment it’s between Don Q with fans, or one of the Sleeping Beauty fairies solo". Hannah likes to keep people guessing with the rep ... I personally think it;s all part of the fun . i'm going to be in Leeds from sometime on Friday as it;s also LFF and a chance to catch up with some of the even more colourful than the ballet lot ... i'm staying in the travelodge on Blayd's Yard ( for those who were at August's TBR it;s the one above where some of us went for the Thai meal on the Sunday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straceydor Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 The pub over the road from the budget ibis in Leeds looks like an 'old mans' pub but is not and the food is really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophie_rebecca Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 On 24/12/2017 at 21:18, Michelle_Richer said: Hi BalletCoers Is anyone on here doing the Leeds TBR on the 6 and 7th of Jan and staying at the Ibis Budget hotel close by, as I will be there, arriving at the Ibis late Friday afternoon. If anyone wants to meet up for a drink / evening meal Friday evening, just drop me a PM. I'm not sure what rep we are doing as Hannah hasn't give much away, according to Hannah those details will be given no later than two days before the retreat starts. However what has been disclosed is "At the moment it’s between Don Q with fans, or one of the Sleeping Beauty fairies solo". I may have been begging Hannah for a Sleeping Beauty Fairies solos for the past 2 TBR's so fingers crossed! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Love the fairy variations even though most are devilishly fast ...in fact I think my favourite is THE fastest one! It may be the song bird fairy one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 (edited) 44 minutes ago, LinMM said: Love the fairy variations even though most are devilishly fast ...in fact I think my favourite is THE fastest one! It may be the song bird fairy one? Ah you mean the Canari qui chante Fairys •Candide (Candor) •Coulante, Fleur de farine (Flowing, Wheat flour) •Miettes qui tombent (Falling breadcrumbs) •Canari qui chante (Singing canary) •Violente (Force) •The Lilac Fairy. •Carabosse, the evil fairy. •The Gold, Silver, Sapphire, and Diamond Fairies I guess if any of the Fairies are chosen it will be from the first 6, but I guess I will find out next week as it could equally be something from Don Q. I'm looking forward to my annual pilgrimage tomorrow for ENB's Nutcracker workshop on the Coliseum stage. Edited December 28, 2017 by Michelle_Richer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Michelle have sent you a PM about last post hope you see it in time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Many thanks Michelle xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophie_rebecca Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Yes they are all a bit devilish but they are really good at toning them down but still keeping them enjoyable / a challenge. Past variations are Gamzatti from La Bayadere & the Blue Bird form Sleeping Beauty (that was hard!) Canari qui chante always makes me laugh, her role is brilliant & it reminds me of me if I drink coffee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 It's interesting that I'm attracted to this variation as I'm about the least suited person to do this as you can think of! its not just being taller ....I'm just not that quick a mover when it comes to it! But still love having a go and it is a particularly great satisfaction if can finish bang on time with the music....about one in twenty goes!! Ive only learned the unadulterated version once ....mostly they are adapted ...but learning these variations just gives you so much greater respect for the professionals!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, sophie_rebecca said: Yes they are all a bit devilish but they are really good at toning them down but still keeping them enjoyable / a challenge. Past variations are Gamzatti from La Bayadere & the Blue Bird form Sleeping Beauty (that was hard!) Canari qui chante always makes me laugh, her role is brilliant & it reminds me of me if I drink coffee i think that is part of what makes TBR so enjoyable , the fact that David , Hannah and co who make up the faculty know just how to pitch stuff to make it accessible but not to seem that it's being dumbed down for the sake of it. Edited December 29, 2017 by Nicola H 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Hopefully all those attending have received an email from Hannah this evening with the details and details of the Rep... See you all on Saturday ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Thanks Nicola H I hadn't realised these were out already, however I can only assume the girls rep from Don Q is "Entrance of Kitri", but it could easily be a different solo, see you then and thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophie_rebecca Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 FYI It’s the solo from The PDD in act 3, Hannah just confirmed it on FB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Thanks sophie_rebecca that very helpful, I've often look at this piece but never danced it, should be real fun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixiewoo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 I hope everyone had a lovely time. I was waiting at Northern Ballet this evening for DD to finish at Renaissance Scholars, and saw everyone come out. It definitely looked like you all had a great time. 😊 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Pixiewoo said: I hope everyone had a lovely time. I was waiting at Northern Ballet this evening for DD to finish at Renaissance Scholars, and saw everyone come out. It definitely looked like you all had a great time. 😊 Hi Pixie, yes we did thank you ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophie_rebecca Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Yes is was one of the best yet, the atmosphere was just brilliant, everyone's lovely but there are so many regulars who only see each other at TBR's that as the year has gone on everyone's gotten to know each other a little better & it's like a family reunion each time, was lovely to meet Michelle too but with so much dance we didn't get a lot of time to chat, hope everyone is still moving today 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Sophie makes a valid point about the days themselves being full , even if we aren't chased out of the building at the end of day there's still not a huge amount of time for chatting especially when you want to catch up with so many different people. perhaps once we know who is going to which of the rest of the years we can be a bit more pro active in developing the social side instead of people starbursting away ... ( obviously some people have got things to get back do ( partners, kids, dogs etc ) but another fabulous weekend and a last minute treat on Saturday due to faculty travel difficulties ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I think another few dates dropped into,my email box today in March, June and October 2018 There are three in London at the fab Rambert studios so will definitely do one of them in either March or June 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 52 minutes ago, LinMM said: I think another few dates dropped into,my email box today in March, June and October 2018 There are three in London at the fab Rambert studios so will definitely do one of them in either March or June plus the Leeds dates are coming on Friday as well although i strongly suspect that one of those will be the august bank holiday weeked for the three day version 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Yes Sophie I agree the atmosphere was brilliant, there were dancer there I had met before and of course the lovely Andrew on the piano. The workshop itself was brilliant, however in saying that, if I had full disclosure of the style of the Kitri variation from Act 3, I would never have attended it. There are two fairly distinct styles for that variation, one with attitude turns and buree’s the other with Grand jete’s. I had actually run through the attitude version several time and loved it. I was reluctant with the Grand jete style as my right leg hadn’t fully recovered from injury. It wasn’t until half way through Saturday it became clear which style we were dancing. It sort of started off ok, then my right leg with the developpe that followed the grand jete became weaker and weaker and I could barely lift it by the end of the day. In the evening I ran through the developpe and passé section in my bedroom (as you do), there was next to no strength left. I forced the developpe as best as I could, the thigh muscle went solid into a very nasty cramp, my thought then was if to continue the next day and risk re-injury or not. The next morning I was very undecided weather to continue and risk it, or just go in and say my goodbyes and leave. I guess I ended up with a halfway solution, I told Hannah and David of my injury and I decided to do what I could, but knowing the risk could cost me months of recovery having already been off ballet since the last injury for 4 month and had to pull out of our last show. Luckily I did everything to the end and survived and only minor cramping taking place on the last 20minutes of the train journey home. I even managed body conditioning and ballet the following Monday morning but I ached like hell. Conclusion, TBR a brilliant weekend with lovely people. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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