Adult Winter Intensive

2027

A focused, supportive week of training designed specifically for adult dancers.

This intensive brings together ballet technique, strength and conditioning, and applied knowledge from sports science and psychology so you can train in a way that is both effective and sustainable.

📍 London (Sadler’s Wells East)

📅 January 3-8, 2027

🎯 Beginner & Intermediate groups

👥 Places limited to 20 dancers per level.

💷 £775

Booking opens Saturday September 19, 2pm BST

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  • "I feel so fortunate to have participated in the Ballet Project’s weeklong adult intensive in the UK in July 2026... Even though I was the least skilled adult ballet beginner, I felt very supported by all of the instructors as well as my peers. I was able to ask questions, focus on correcting my technique, and creating a ballet foundation that I hope to build on for the rest of my life. If you are on the edge as to whether or not to sign up, just do it!"

    — Jess

  • "A genuinely beautiful and transformative experience and one I will remember for a very long time! Thank you to Lisa and Chloe for all the support and amazing teaching as well as to Richard, Carrie and Anna, and all my classmates, you all made it so special! 🤩🤠🩰"

    — Carolina

  • "The summer intensive truly was one of the best weeks of my life! I learnt so much about my technique and my body. I left the intensive feeling stronger, with so much knowledge and many new friends, it was really special! I highly recommend!"

    — Klara

  • "It was a well planned, well paced intensive with more content than I expected. I think the workshops gave balance to an otherwise long day of movement. Before I came I thought this would be a one-off experience for me (financially and time-wise) but now I’m hoping I can do another sometime because of the experience I had."

    — Adult ballet dancer, 60

  • "I learned about the importance of cross training, of building muscle in parallel and getting stronger, and how this won’t only benefit my dancing but also my flexibility. I learned about anatomy, what muscles to use when lifting legs and how to properly activate my toes when pointing my feet."

    — Lifelong ballet dancer

  • "This week I’ve learned a lot about what it means to dance for myself, and have fun and not view it as a competition, and just focus on personal growth."

    —Returning dancer

  • "When I heard about The Ballet Project, I thought this would be the best chance for me to get back on the horse, in an environment that sound much more mindful, respectful of our bodies, and with a focus on joy and wellbeing. That is exactly what I felt, this intensive was just what I needed at this moment."

    — Adult ballet dancer, 32

This intensive is different…

With sessions led by a dance physiotherapist and other expert teachers, we bring science into the studio to help you train in a way that is specific and sustainable to your own body.

We’re a space where you can be challenged, while also understanding and supporting your long-term dance journey.

What you can expect to gain…

Over the course of the week, the focus is on helping you make meaningful, lasting progress.

You will:

  • Develop clarity in your technique

  • Build strength that directly supports your dancing

  • Improve awareness of how your body works

  • Learn how to approach training more effectively through science-based sessions with a dance physiotherapist

  • Gain confidence in how you move and learn

The aim is not just to work harder, but to train more intelligently.

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Why our approach matters…

Adult dancers are often navigating training without the level of support or structure found in full-time environments.

This can lead to:

  • Frustration in progress

  • Confusion around corrections

  • Increased risk of injury

By integrating ballet training with principles from sports science and psychology, this intensive aims to offer a more complete and sustainable approach.

Structure of the week…

Each day is carefully structured to balance challenge, understanding, and recovery.

The programme includes daily:

  • Ballet technique classes

  • Strength & conditioning

  • Physio-led workshops (area-specific alignment, mobility, strengthening and injury prevention.)

  • Your choice between Pointe or Foot Strength classes

  • Repertoire and artistry coaching

  • Guided recovery and mobility work

  • Mindset approach sessions

Tentative and subject to change.

Your place on the intensive includes…

  • 5 Full Days of Classes with expert instructors (Wednesday is a lighter day for rest and recovery).

  • Live Pianist for technique class.

  • Small Class Sizes (max 20 dancers) for personalized attention and community building. A small number of spaces are still available - reserve yours before they go.

  • Pre-Intensive Exercise Prep Plan by physiotherapist Chloe Rowlatt, plus free access to the DPUK Studios online platform.

  • 90-min live online MUNZ FLOOR® class in early December.

  • Social Event on Sunday afternoon/evening to meet your fellow dancers before the week starts (details TBD).

  • Welcome Kit with surprise goodies.

  • Professional Photos from the week.

  • Tickets are 50% non-refundable.

Optional Extras:

  • Discounted Physiotherapy and Sports Massage appointments available on Wednesday afternoon.

Level descriptions…

Beginner

  • Perfect for those newer to ballet or returning after a break. Some prior experience is recommended (ideally, one class per week for a year).

  • Focus on foundational skills: posture, alignment, turnout, and coordination.

  • Classes will cover basic positions, simple port de bras, and introductory centre work. You’ll explore balances, basic turns, and small jumps with an emphasis on clarity and musicality.

Intermediate

  • Designed for those with a solid technical foundation (ideally, two classes per week for two years).

  • Expect familiarity with class structure, single pirouettes, and basic petit allegro.

  • Classes will refine alignment, strength, and coordination while challenging your musicality and movement quality. Explore complex combinations at the barre and longer phrases in the centre.

  • If you’re comfortable doing combinations while the teacher calls them out, rather than fully demonstrating during the exercise, this is a good level for you.

This intensive is for adult dancers who:

✅ Have some prior experience in ballet

✅ Attend classes with a degree of regularity

✅ Are interested in improving in a focused and thoughtful way

✅ Value a training approach that considers the whole dancer

It may not be the right fit if:

❌ You are looking for a casual or drop-in experience

❌ You prefer unstructured or purely recreational classes

❌ You do not normally exercise consistently throughout the week, either by dancing or doing other activities

Questions? We’re here to help!

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Meet your teachers…

  • Photo of physiotherapist Chloe Rowlatt in a blue shirt.

    Chloe Rowlatt, BSc (hons), BA (Hons), MCSP, ARAD

    Chloe is a former professional dancer turned physiotherapist. Chloe works with professional dancers, West End and television shows, and adult dancers alike.

    At the intensive, Chloe will immediately put you at ease. She is is incredibly warm and enthusiastic, and so full of passion for what she does. She’ll help you myth-bust those corrections that don’t quite make sense using her scientific, anatomical perspective. So many lightbulb moments from her!

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  • Headshot of Richard Bermange in a blue-grey t-shirt.

    Richard Bermange

    As a professional ballet dancer, Richard performed with K-Ballet Tokyo, Tivoli Ballet, The National Ballet of Ireland, English National Ballet, Peter Schaufuss Ballet, Opera North and English National Opera.

    Richard is also a choreographer, movement artist and director whose work ranges from full evening classical works to contemporary narrative dance theatre, to musical theatre, film and TV.

    At the intensive, Richard’s classes have a wonderful, open energy. He offers many nuggets of wisdom, and really shows dancers how to trust their own bodies. His contemporary ballet class offers the opportunity to move a bit more freely within a classical framework, and his music choices there are chef’s kiss. His classes are truly a joy.

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  • Photo of Carrie Taylor-Johnson wearing a white t-shirt and silver necklace.

    Carrie Taylor-Johnson

    Carrie trained at Tring Park, gaining a Bronze medal at The Genée International Ballet Competition and Young British Dancer of the Year Competition (2003). She performed internationally with Birmingham Royal Ballet, Deutsche Oper am Rhein, Ballett am Rhein (Soloist), New Adventures, The Phantom of the Opera, and the McOnie Company.

    Carrie is a graduate of the Professional Dancer’s Teaching Diploma (2015) and has taught across a range of vocational institutions, with a permanent position at London Studio Centre. She has been a guest teacher for New Adventures and Yorke Dance Project, and has taught for the Royal Academy of Dance’s Phyllis Bedells Bursary and International Summer Schools. She was previously Associate Artistic Director of National Youth Ballet and has also worked as Rehearsal Director for McNicol Ballet Collective.

    Carrie is an HCPC-registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist. She lectures in Performance Psychology at The Royal Ballet School (Upper School) and on their Teachers’ Diploma programme. She also provides one-to-one psychological support to elite performers and athletes, and has delivered workshops for organisations including New Adventures, Yorkshire Ballet Seminars, and National Youth Ballet.

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  • Close-up portrait of woman with short wavy red hair, light skin, green eyes, wearing black tank top, neutral background.

    Anna Lou

    Anna is interested in harmonising movement within the body. Throughout her 15 years experience in the professional dance world in the UK and overseas, (as well as through her recent life experience stepping on the stage of motherhood) she has been eager to deepen her understanding of the human body and mind, concurrently delving into different dance styles, body conditioning and therapeutic techniques.

    She is keen to support people to feel more comfortable in their own bodies and so facilitate smooth and effective movement.

    At the intensive, Anna will help you dive deeper into your physical practice outside of ballet through sessions of Zena Rommett Zena Rommett Floor-Barre®️ and MUNZ FLOOR®️. These sessions will support and reset your system during this very full week.

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Your Questions, Answered

  • We offer two levels, Beginner and Intermediate. You should feel comfortable in a structured class setting and have been dancing consistently at your chosen level at least once, ideally twice, a week for a year.

  • The training is structured to challenge you while supporting your body. The focus is on sustainable progress, not burnout.

    You will be given options to increase or decrease difficulty level, so you can tailor the experience to what you need.

    You are welcome to push when you want, and to pull back when you need.

    There is a strong emphasis on recovery, awareness, and sustainability.

  • Not at all. Beginner and Intermediate dancers will feel very welcome here.

    The focus is on how you approach your training, rather than your level.

    That said, Advanced dancers will find this is a great opportunity to slow down and revisit the base of their technique.

  • This is a full, structured training week with expert teaching, cross-disciplinary support, and individual guidance—designed to give you tools that last far beyond the intensive.

  • The integration of ballet training with sports science and psychology, alongside a focus on adult dancers, creates a more considered and supportive training environment.