Free Virtual Ballet Master Classes with Iva Vitić Gameiro
Iva Vitić Gameiro – Principal Dancer of the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb – will hold FREE virtual master classes, open to all students of Downland Dance. One class for juniors and another for seniors, this is a great opportunity to learn from a ‘real life ballerina’!
ABOUT IVA
Iva Vitić Gameiro was born in Zagreb in November 1987. She studied ballet at the Zagreb High School for Classical Ballet, before graduating from the Tanz Akademie in Zurich in 2006. That same year, Iva joined the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb as a member of the ballet ensemble. In 2009, Iva left Zagreb to work with the Portuguese National Ballet, before returning to Zagreb in 2011 where she rose through the ranks to become a Principal Dancer. Iva has danced an array of well known leading roles in both classical ballet and contemporary dance, including Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (Patrice Bart), The Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker (Derek Deane, Vladimir Malakhov), Giselle in Giselle (Iraida Lukasova after Marius Petipa), Wendy in Peter Pan (Giorgio Madia) and many others. She continues to dance at the Croatian National Theatre, and makes guest appearances for ballet companies and galas around the world.
Ballet Boot Camp 2019
Christmas is just around the corner. What’s not to love about the spending time with loved ones, exchanging gifts, and who won’t partake in way too much food and drink?
We understand that too many roast potatoes, minced pies and mulled wine can leave you feeling like a stuffed turkey! Which is why Downland Dance have developed a Ballet Boot Camp to help you shed the Christmas excess and make a fit and healthy start to the New Year.
Our Ballet Boot Camp is available for new students and runs between 7th January and 9th March 2019. For one month (from your chosen start date) you can come to any 2 of our ballet open classes, per week for a flat fee of £59.00. And, we’ll throw in your own Downland Dance T-shirt. The Boot Camp is available for any age* or ability (adults especially welcome!), and can be tailored to your individual needs.
*minimum age requirement 10 years
What are the benefits?
Dance is known to have a positive, lasting effect on the body and mind:
– Develop coordination, fitness and flexibility
– Enhance your energy levels, concentration and self-confidence
– Improve posture will help reduce body aches and pains
– Build strength, stamina and agility
– Increase general physical and mental wellness.
What’s included?
Ballet Boot Camp students will have access to any 2 of our ballet open classes each week for a period of one month. During this time you will develop a basic understanding of the art of ballet, and our dedicated teachers will guide and encourage you towards your goals. We’re even including a Downland Dance branded T shirt to help keep you motivated and get you looking and feeling great!
All of this costs just £59.00
How to apply?
Please fill out the following contact form, and someone will be in touch to suggest which classes might be right for you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at: info@downland-dance.co.uk. Make a positive change to your life – you won’t regret it.
Bootcamp Application:
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Summer Programme 2018
We are pleased to announce our summer programme of open classes and workshops, open to Downland Dance members as well as visitors, and running the whole way through the summer break. Please see the Summer Calendar for the full list of classes going ahead.
Juniors:
The junior classes are displayed on the calendar in orange. Junior classes are available to ages 10 – 15, and others of a suitable standard. The studio will be open for drop off from 08.30am on the days of junior classes, and parents of those students attending the workshop will be invited to watch a short demonstration at 12.00pm. It is not necessary to attend both the open class and workshop on any of the given workshop days, however a discount is available for those who wish to do so. All classes are available as PAYG classes, with no need to pre-register, however we will be offering discounts for block bookings and pre-registration. We are promoting the Warm-up Workshop, with an open class, at a special price, as we’d like to demonstrate how a good warm-up routine is an essential part of healthy dance practice. Please see below for a full list of prices.
Seniors:
The senior classes are displayed on the calendar in black. Senior classes are open to ages 16+, and others of a suitable standard. All special event senior classes and workshops will be held on Saturday mornings. It is not necessary to attend both the open class and workshop on any of the given workshop days, however a discount is available for those who wish to do so. All classes are available as PAYG classes, with no need to pre-register, however we will be offering discounts for block bookings and pre-registration. We are promoting the Warm-up Workshop, with an open class, at a special price, as we’d like to demonstrate how a good warm-up routine is an essential part of healthy dance practice. Weekday classes are available only as PAYG. Please see below for a full list of prices.
Location:
All classes will be held in our Abingdon studio:
West Wing Studio (above Seeney’s Pet Shop)
Coxeter House
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 3RG
Teachers:
All classes and workshops will be taken by Downland Dance Artistic Director, Adam Harris ARAD, and Downland Dance teacher Laura Houghton. Both are experienced professional dancers, and are passionate about passing on the joy of dance to others. Full biographies are available at: /contact/about-us/
Prices:
Please click here to view a full list of prices
Pre-registration:
If you would like to pre-register to any of the above options, please:
Jazz Workshops with Courtney Jackson
Courtney works as a dancer and choreographer in theatres in the UK and around the world. He has created productions of well known works such as Singin’ in the Rain, My Fair Lady, and Cinderella. His lively, fun and modern approach to teaching was a big hit with our students!
Downland Dance are delighted to announce that Courtney Jackson will be joining us on Sunday 8th April 2018, to deliver jazz workshops for students of any ability (even complete beginners) to anyone aged 6+ – yes, there is a group just for adults, too!
The classes will be held at Downland Dance’s new Didcot home, The Aureus School, Candytuft Way, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 6FF.
Who is Courtney?
Courtney is a professional dancer and choreographer. He trained in Dance and Musical Theatre at Stella Mann College of Performing Arts. Since graduating, Courtney has worked on the professional circuit, as both a performer and choreographer. His career has taken him all over the world.
Now based in Bristol, Courtney spends most of his time teaching and choreographing for local schools and colleges. He specialises in Tap, Jazz and Musical Theatre.
Courtney’s most recent works include choreographing Singin’ In The Rain (The Big Act – Bristol Hippodrome), My Fair Lady (BLOC Productions – Bristol Hippodrome) and Anything Goes (Monkton Combe School, Bath).
The Christmas season saw Courtney return to the stage to appear in Snow White at The NE6 Suite in Newcastle, before returning to Bristol where he produced a sell-out production of Cinderella.
Courtney’s classes are ideal for anybody who has a passion for dance or music, and his lively, fun and modern approach to teaching dance is inspirational!
Groupings for the day:
To ensure that everyone gets the very best from Courtney’s classes, the groups are focused more on ability than age. You should select the class that you feel best suits your ability.
There will be three groups, at the following times.
Juniors (Ages 6 – 17)
9.30 – 10.15: Beginners
10.15 – 11.15: Intermediate/Advanced
Adults (Ages 18+)
11.15 – 12.30: Mixed Ability.
Prices:
Prices start at just £15 for Downland Dance members. Non-Members are very welcome as well. Places are very limited as we expect to be oversubscribed, and advanced booking is essential, so book without delay at:
Notes:
All bookings are non-refundable.
Downland Dance intend to video film some of the workshop activity for training and/or promotional purposes.
