Balanchine Classes in England?

[dancegrad]

Hi,

 

Another query I have is if anyone knows of any Balanchine based ballet classes in London/surrounding area? I quite fancy taking some classes in this technique as I would like to see how it feels on my body but am not sure if there's anyone who teaches it over here at open classes?

 

Thank you all again in advance for your help!

[NJH]

That's a good question 

I'm not aware of anyone  specifically advertising  classes as Balanchine 

there are classes  out there  that are rather more 'American'  in their outlook   e.g. Nina Thilas-Mohs at Pineapple on Friday evening / or at Central on a Sunday Afternoon   - which is described  as

" Nina’s upbeat class emphasises placement, spatial expansion, speed and lyricism. Her style is informed by the Bernal Method and American syncopated musicality. Dancers and students alike are welcome to work on their technique, feel ‘up on their leg’, placed and ready to dance, whatever their background."

[Kate_N]

@dancegrad as I understand it from US colleagues, “Balanchine” is more of a style than a specific technique.  It’s based on Balanchine’s choreographic  preferences for very fast and often syncopated footwork, in the ballets he created for the New York City Ballet. Have a look at Isabella Boylston on Instagram to see her jump very fast!
 

Balanchine’s original training was in Russia, at what is now the Vaganova Institute, so maybe seek out teachers who specifically offer Vaganova teaching? Also, the Balanchine style is generally seen as American, so also seek out American-trained teachers?

[Ruby Foo]

On 05/01/2022 at 12:11, dancegrad said:

Hi,

 

Another query I have is if anyone knows of any Balanchine based ballet classes in London/surrounding area? I quite fancy taking some classes in this technique as I would like to see how it feels on my body but am not sure if there's anyone who teaches it over here at open classes?

 

Thank you all again in advance for your help!

Maybe not quite what you're looking for but Raw talent coaching ( Kerry Birkett and Jose Martin) are doing a one off Balanchine workshop in April at the Arts Depot in Finchley.