Who are the guests?
Guest Dancers from the Croatian National Theatre, Mutsumi Harris and Mario Diligente, will be with us dancing starring roles in our DDPA production of The Nutcracker, and we’re absolutely delighted that they will be teaching some classes too! Limited places are available, so booking is essential.
Mutsumi Harris
First Soloist - Croatian National Theatre
Downland DanceMutsumi started dancing, aged 7, at the Narumi Ballet Studio in Saitama, Japan. In 2009 she moved to Europe to continue her training at the Royal Ballet School of Antwerp, before graduating from the Hungarian Dance Academy in 2012. That same year… read more.
Mario Diligente
Soloist - Croatian National Theatre
Downland DanceMario Diligente was born in April 1998 in Aversa, Italy. He began his ballet training at the age of 3 with his parents Diana Pagano and Claudio Diligente at their ballet school “Centro Danza Diana”. As a young dancer… read more.
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Which Classes are Available?
This summer, Downland Dance will be offering the following regular classes:
(Available as PAYG. Pre-registration not required).
- Mixed Ability Ballet (Suitable for Grade 5+)
- Senior RAD Grade 3
- Rad Advanced 2
- Silver Swans
Our special guest dancers will also be offering the following classes:
(Ticketed events. Booking is essential).
- Ballet with Mario
- Ballet with Mutsi
- Pointework with Mutsi
Take a look at the interactive calendar below to see all classes. Click on a class for more information.
Book Now
All regular classes will be charged at our normal PAYG rates, invoiced at the end of the summer. Pre-registration is not required for regular classes – simply turn up and enjoy!
Classes with Mutsi and Mario have limited places, so pre-booking is essential. Click ‘Buy Now’ below to secure your place.
Choose Summer Pass and pay once to get access to all regular classes throughout the summer, as well as all three classes with Mutsi and Mario!
Take class with the guest soloists from our DDPA production of The Nutcracker, or buy a summer pass to attend all classes + access to all Downland Dance classes during the summer holidays (28th July – 2nd September). All classes are suitable for dancers Grade 5 and above, and are held in our Abingdon studio (OX14 3RG).
Ballet with Mario
– Ballet class with Mario Diligente (Soloist – Croatian National Theatre)
– Sunday 28th July 2024
– 12pm – 1.30pm
– Suitable for students Grade 5+
– Abingdon West Wing Studio (OX14 3RG)
– Limited places available.
Ballet with Mutsi
– Ballet class with Mutsumi Harris (First Soloist – Croatian National Theatre)
– Thursday 1st August 2024
– 6.30pm – 8.00pm
– Suitable for students Grade 5+
– Abingdon West Wing Studio (OX14 3RG)
– Limited places available.
Pointework with Mutsi
– Pointework class with Mutsumi Harris (First Soloist – Croatian National Theatre)
– Thursday 1st August 2024
– 8.00pm – 8.30pm
– Suitable for students Grade 5+ with previous experience en pointe
– Abingdon West Wing Studio (OX14 3RG)
– Limited places available.
All Stars Classes
– Includes Ballet with Mario, Ballet with Musti, and Pointework with Mutsi.
Summer Pass
– Includes All Stars Classes + All Downland Dance classes during the summer holidays (28th July – 2nd September).
All classes are subject to changes or cancellation. Downland Dance reserves the right to cancel classes or workshops where, at our discretion, there is a lack of interest or attendance.
Jack Thomson