Yorkshire Ballet Seminars

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20/08/2026

✨ We’re excited to be back in the studio this Sunday! ✨

Our Back to Ballet Masterclasses begin this weekend in London, and we can’t wait to welcome dancers back into the studio as they prepare for the year ahead. 🩰💙

As we count down to Sunday, we’re looking back at this special moment from our Summer Residential, where Xander Parish shared some of his invaluable insights and corrections with our students. As a former Principal Dancer with the Mariinsky Ballet, Xander’s attention to detail, artistry, and generosity in the studio made a lasting impression on everyone who worked with him.

It’s this kind of inspiring coaching and individual attention that makes every YBS experience so special.

We can’t wait to get back to the studio with some wonderful teachers this weekend.

🩰 Adult Ballet with YBS 🩰Join our Adult Ballet Class in Leeds! 📅 28 August�⏰ 5:30pm – 7:00pm�📍The Dance Studio LeedsThe ...
13/08/2026

🩰 Adult Ballet with YBS 🩰

Join our Adult Ballet Class in Leeds!

📅 28 August
�⏰ 5:30pm – 7:00pm�
📍The Dance Studio Leeds

The class will be taught by YBS Artistic Director Isabelle Brouwers and accompanied live by renowned pianist David Plumpton, providing a truly wonderful ballet class experience.

Suitable for adult dancers looking to develop their technique, artistry, strength, and confidence while enjoying the joy of dancing alongside fellow ballet enthusiasts.

✨ Reconnect with ballet�
✨ Improve technique and musicality�
✨ Enjoy live accompaniment�
✨ Train in a supportive atmosphere

Only a few places left! Book now via the link in our bio.

10/08/2026

✨ We Already Miss You, Summer Residential!🩰

It’s only been two days since we said goodbye to our final Summer Residential students… and we’re already missing you! 💙

After four incredible weeks filled with dancing, laughter, new friendships, challenges, creativity, and so many special moments, we feel a little lost now it’s all over…

But luckily, the summer isn’t quite over yet…

Our Back to Ballet Masterclasses are just around the corner, giving you another opportunity to get back in the studio, keep your training going, and prepare for the new academic year.

✨ World-class ballet faculty
✨ Ballet technique & repertoire
✨ Body conditioning
✨ Sports Psychology to prepare both mind and body

📍 London – 23 August
📍 Leeds – 28 August
📍 Birmingham – 29 August

Whether you joined us for the Summer Residential or are discovering YBS for the first time, come and keep the momentum going this August.

We’re not quite ready to say goodbye to summer just yet… are you?🩰✨

Book your place via the link in our bio.

✨ That’s a wrap on YBS Summer Residential 2026! ✨What an incredible summer it has been! 🩰Over the past four weeks, we’ve...
08/08/2026

✨ That’s a wrap on YBS Summer Residential 2026! ✨

What an incredible summer it has been! 🩰

Over the past four weeks, we’ve welcomed an amazing group of young dancers into the YBS community, filling our studios with energy, ambition, creativity, and a whole lot of passion for dance.

From classical ballet and repertoire to contemporary, conditioning, choreography, and performance, our students have embraced every opportunity to learn, challenge themselves, and grow.

But the YBS Summer Residential is about so much more than what happens in the studio. It’s about friendships, teamwork, confidence, independence, and creating memories that will last long after the final class.

A huge thank you to our incredible faculty, pastoral team, pianists, staff, and everyone who helped make these four weeks so special.

And, most importantly, thank you to all of our students for bringing your enthusiasm, commitment, and individuality to YBS. Watching you grow throughout the summer has been a privilege.

We’re already looking forward to welcoming you back next summer and at our next YBS events! 💙

Join us for our Back to Ballet Masterclasses in August! Details in our bio!

Until then… keep dancing, keep learning, and keep reaching for your dreams. ✨

🧠✨ Train Your Mind as Well as Your Body ✨🩰Success in ballet isn't just about physical preparation, it's about mental pre...
06/08/2026

🧠✨ Train Your Mind as Well as Your Body ✨🩰

Success in ballet isn't just about physical preparation, it's about mental preparation too.

That's why every Back to Ballet Masterclass includes a dedicated Sports Psychology session, designed to help dancers build confidence, improve focus, manage performance nerves, and develop the mindset needed to thrive throughout the academic year.

Whether you're preparing for auditions, performances, or simply returning to the studio after the summer break, this session will give you practical tools to support both your training and your wellbeing.

Our Sports Psychology session is included at all three Back to Ballet Masterclasses:

�📍 London – 23 August�
📍 Leeds – 28 August�
📍 Birmingham – 29 August

Join us for a day of world-class training and return to the studio feeling physically strong, mentally prepared, and ready for the season ahead.

Book your place via the link in our bio.

✨ A huge thank you to Claire Calvert and Alexander Campbell! ✨Today, our students had the privilege of learning from two...
05/08/2026

✨ A huge thank you to Claire Calvert and Alexander Campbell! ✨

Today, our students had the privilege of learning from two exceptional artists in a pair of inspiring masterclasses.

Alexander led our boys’ masterclass, focusing on the foundations of male technique before putting those skills into practice through dynamic combinations and classical repertoire.

Meanwhile, Claire worked with our female students on excerpts from the iconic Swan Lake, sharing her artistry and insight to help bring this timeless ballet to life.

We’re incredibly grateful to both Claire and Alexander for sharing their knowledge, experience, and passion with our students. It was a truly inspiring day in the studio, and one that will stay with our dancers for years to come.

Thank you for an unforgettable day! 🩰✨

04/08/2026

✨ Exploring Contemporary at YBS ✨

Over the past few days, our students have been immersed in contemporary classes with working collaboratively through creative tasks that have encouraged teamwork, communication, and individual expression.

Contemporary dance plays an increasingly important role in the world of ballet today. Professional dancers are expected to move seamlessly between classical and contemporary repertoire, bringing versatility, creativity, and adaptability to every performance.

By exploring multiple dance styles, our students are developing not only their technical skills but also the confidence, artistry, and collaborative mindset needed for a successful career in today’s dance industry.

It’s been inspiring to watch each group create, experiment, and support one another as they embrace new ways of moving and performing. We can’t wait to share more from their creative journey. 🩰✨

✨ Faculty Announcement | London Back to Ballet Masterclass ✨We're delighted to announce that Sarah Lamb, Principal of Th...
04/08/2026

✨ Faculty Announcement | London Back to Ballet Masterclass ✨

We're delighted to announce that Sarah Lamb, Principal of The Royal Ballet, will be joining us to teach at our London Back to Ballet Masterclass.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the world's most celebrated and experienced ballerinas as you prepare for the new academic year with expert coaching and inspiration.

Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, Anna-Rose O'Sullivan is unfortunately no longer able to join us and we're incredibly grateful to Sarah for leading this special day.

We look forward to welcoming everyone for an inspiring day of ballet technique, repertoire, body conditioning, and sports psychology.

📍 London�🗓️ 23 August
Book your place now via the link in our bio.

📸 APOLLO Ch. George Balanchine, ROH/Photo Johan Persson

03/08/2026

🩰✨ Want to experience what YBS is all about? ✨🩰

Looking to get back into ballet before the new academic year begins?

Join us for one of our Back to Ballet Masterclasses in London, Leeds, or Birmingham and prepare for the season ahead with a day of inspiring training led by world-class faculty.

Each masterclass includes:
✨ Ballet technique
✨ Classical repertoire
✨ Body conditioning & Pilates
✨ Sports psychology to prepare both mind and body for the year ahead

📍 London – 23 August
English National Ballet Studios
Sarah Lamb – Principal, The Royal Ballet
Erina Takahashi – Former Lead Principal, English National Ballet & Repetiteur

📍 Leeds – 28 August
Northern School of Contemporary Dance
Saeka Shirai – Principal, Northern Ballet
Rachel Hunt – International Artistic Manager, The Royal Ballet School

📍 Birmingham – 29 August
Birmingham Royal Ballet Studios
Céline Gittens – Principal, Birmingham Royal Ballet
Charlotte Tonkinson – Soloist, The Royal Ballet
Julia Conway – Body Conditioning & Pilates

Whether you’re preparing for vocational school, auditions, competitions, or simply want to return to the studio feeling stronger, more confident, and ready for the year ahead, our Back to Ballet Masterclasses are the perfect way to kick-start your training.

✨ Places are limited. Book now via the link in our bio. We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙

✨ Week 4 Artistic Faculty ✨Our final week of the YBS Summer Residential 2026 has arrived, and we're delighted to welcome...
31/07/2026

✨ Week 4 Artistic Faculty ✨

Our final week of the YBS Summer Residential 2026 has arrived, and we're delighted to welcome another outstanding team of artistic faculty to inspire our students.

Throughout the week, dancers will be challenged, encouraged, and supported by an exceptional group of professionals from some of the world's leading ballet companies and institutions. From refining classical technique and artistry to developing performance quality and confidence, our faculty are dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential.

We can't wait to see another fantastic week of learning, growth, and unforgettable experiences in the studio.

Swipe to meet our Week 4 Artistic Faculty! 🩰✨

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