Prague Masterclasses v Prague Ballet Intensive

[Katerinadance]

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

[Jan McNulty]

Hello Katerinadance and welcome out of the lurking shadows.

 

Not specifically about Prague but there is some discussion on this thread that may be useful:

 

 

[capybara]

The Prague Masterclasses have been going for 20 years and have a strong reputation with many teachers being Principals or former Principal dancers.

Most of the students (from all over the world) are accommodated in a hostel/hotel in the city (Prague) and, from all accounts on social media, appear to have a lot of fun together.

 

[Dizzyballetmum]

My daughter attended master classes in Prague last year and really enjoyed it . She loved all the classes particularly the PDD, she stayed in the hotel recommended and really enjoyed the social side too . She will be returning this summer by which time she will be 18. 

[Dance*is*life]

It's specifically for advanced and even trainee company members,so the level at the Masterclasses is really high.  I have sent two or three older students and I've seen the action photos that were taken -it looks amazing!  I have been to Prague - it's a lovely town.  All in all a great experience for the advanced vocational student.  I'm afraid I have no idea about the other course.

[FlexyNexy]

My DD did their classes and trully enjoed it. Good level of training and got to know Prague.

[Neverdancedjustamum]

For those who have done Masterclasses in Prague - I would be grateful for accommodation recommendations. Preferably within walking distance to the studios please. We received a list of suggested hotels but would love to hear personal recommendations. It will be our first time in Prague.

[Neverdancedjustamum]

Anyone’s DC attending this year’s first ever junior version of the International Ballet Masterclasses in Prague? I understand this is the first time this junior group will be running. My DC isn’t in full time vocational school and so I don’t think she’ll know many other young dancers. I’m hoping there are others like her who aren’t in full-time vocational school, only because as it is she doesn’t dance nearly as much or as many hours as her peers. I know the standard of this intensive is extremely high. 

[Mumtolulu]

Yes, did 14 is attending. She too is not in a full time vocational school. 😊

[Neverdancedjustamum]

12 minutes ago, Mumtolulu said:

Yes, did 14 is attending. She too is not in a full time vocational school. 😊

Ah brilliant! My DC would be pleased to know. I think I’m the one who’s nervous about DC being in a group of full time vocational students as DC only really dances during the weekends and will go into the Prague intensive after not having danced at all for a month. 

[Relevé School of Ballet]

Prague masterclasses are incredible, run by Daria Klimentova and the teaching faculty is always very good, so I would highly recommend 

[Peanut68]

Interesting to see in latest RBS newsletter that Daria K is leaving her teaching role there to focus on other projects like her Prague Masterclasses so I expect we can see more of these programmes throughout the year plus new venues….maybe including in UK? I wonder….