Adult Ballet Summer Intensive

with Dance Physio UK

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)

📅 July 19–24, 2026

🎯 Beginner & Intermediate groups

👥 Small group size (20)

💷 £775

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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.

Join us!
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  • "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

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 injury prevention, alignment, mobility)

  • Pointe or foot conditioning 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.

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

  • Social Event on Sunday afternoon to connect with fellow dancers (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 with Prehab Performance Specialists 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.

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? Feel free to reach out using the button at the top of the page. We’re here to help!

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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.

Meet your teachers…

  • Photo of physiotherapist Chloe Rowlatt in a blue shirt.

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

    PHYSIO SEMINARS, PILATES, PRE-POINTE, STRETCH

    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

    TECHNIQUE, CONTEMPORARY BALLET, BALLET FOCUS, REPERTOIRE

    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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  • Anna Lou

    ZENA ROMMETT FLOOR-BARRE®️, MUNZ FLOOR®️

    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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  • The teaching team

    brings together experience from ballet, physiotherapy, and performance training.

    Each teacher contributes a different perspective, with a shared focus on helping adult dancers train more effectively and sustainably.

    They are all known for their encouraging teaching styles and their supportive, focused class environments.

  • Others coming soon!

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.

If this resonates with you…

We’d love to dance with you in July!

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Summer Intensive Terms & Conditions

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern participation in The Ballet Project Summer Intensive (“the Intensive”), organised by The Ballet Project (“the Organiser”). By registering for and attending the Intensive, each participant (“the Participant”) agrees to comply with these Terms in full.

1. Eligibility and Participation Requirements

1.1. Participants must be 18 years of age or older at the commencement of the Intensive.

1.2. There is no upper age limit.

1.3. The Intensive offers both Beginner and Intermediate level classes. Participants are responsible for enrolling in the level that best matches their current experience, training background, and technical ability.

1.4. Beginner Level: This level is suitable for dancers who are newer to ballet or returning after a significant break. Participants may still be learning the names and sequence of exercises in a ballet class. Classes will focus on foundational technique, including posture, alignment, turnout, basic barre work (such as pliés, tendus, and dégagés), simple centre practice, introductory balances, basic turns (e.g., quarter and half turns), and small jumps. A general level of physical fitness and readiness for structured movement is highly recommended. Ideally, participants will have completed at least one year of consistent beginner-level ballet training, attending a minimum of one class per week during that period.

1.5. Intermediate Level: This level is suitable for dancers with a solid technical foundation and consistent recent training. Participants should be familiar and confident with the structure and sequence of a ballet class and be comfortable with single pirouettes, chaîné and piqué turns, and basic petit allegro. Dancers may be beginning to work toward double pirouettes, more complex combinations, and increasingly articulated footwork. Ideally, participants will have completed at least two years of consistent intermediate-level ballet training, attending a minimum of two classes per week during that period.

1.6. By registering, Participants confirm that they are physically fit and medically able to undertake up to five full days of intensive dance training appropriate to their chosen level.

1.7. Participants are responsible for disclosing any relevant medical conditions or injuries to the Organiser before the Intensive begins. This information will be treated confidentially and used solely to ensure participant safety.

1.8. The Organiser welcomes all dancers who meet the participation requirements. Participants with specific access or support needs are encouraged to contact the Organiser in advance so that reasonable accommodations can be made where possible.

2. Registration and Payment

2.1. Registration is confirmed upon receipt of full payment via Ticket Tailor, using Stripe or PayPal.

2.2. Places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be reserved without payment.

2.3. The Organiser reserves the right to decline or cancel a registration at its discretion. In such cases, any payment received will be refunded in full.

2.4. Participants are strongly advised to arrange personal travel and/or health insurance covering medical treatment, injury, and event cancellation, as the Organiser does not provide individual insurance coverage.

3. Cancellations and Refunds

3.1. All payments include a non-refundable 50% deposit, except in cases where the Organiser cancels the Intensive.

3.2. The remaining 50% is refundable if the Participant cancels their place before 19 June 2026. Cancellations made after this date will forfeit the full price of the ticket, which will not be refunded.

3.3. If the Intensive is cancelled by the Organiser for any reason, Participants will receive a full refund of fees paid.

3.4. The Organiser will not be liable for any travel, accommodation, or ancillary costs incurred by Participants in the event of cancellation, postponement, or rescheduling.

3.5. The Organiser may, at its sole discretion, permit transfer of a place to another eligible participant, upon written request.

3.6. The Organiser shall not be liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performance, of any obligations under these Terms caused by events beyond its reasonable control (“Force Majeure”), including but not limited to acts of God, fire, flood, pandemic, strikes, or government restrictions. In such cases, the Organiser reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or modify the Intensive without liability.

4. Assumption of Risk and Liability Waiver

4.1. Participation in the Intensive involves physical activity and inherent risks of injury.

4.2. By registering, each Participant voluntarily assumes all risks associated with dance participation, including but not limited to slips, falls, strains, or other injuries.

4.3. Each Participant agrees to sign a Liability and Injury Waiver before attending the Intensive.

4.4. The Organiser, its directors, teachers, staff, and venue partners shall not be held liable for any injury, illness, loss, or damage sustained during or as a result of participation in the Intensive, except in cases of proven negligence under UK law.

4.5. In the event of illness or injury, the Participant authorises the Organiser to obtain emergency medical assistance if required, and agrees to assume responsibility for any associated costs.

5. Photography and Media Consent

5.1. The Organiser may arrange for photography and video recording during the Intensive.

5.2. Participants will be asked to sign a Photography and Media Consent Form prior to participation.

5.3. Two types of consent are available:

  • Internal Use Only: Photographs and videos taken during classes and rehearsals may be shared privately with Participants after the Intensive for personal use.

  • Public Use: Participants may consent to the use of selected images or footage for marketing and promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media, websites, and advertising materials.

5.4. Participants who do not wish to appear in publicly shared media must notify the Organiser in writing before the start of the Intensive. The Organiser will make reasonable efforts to exclude such Participants from publicly distributed materials.

6. Code of Conduct

6.1. The Ballet Project strives to foster a supportive, respectful, and inclusive environment.

6.2. Participants are expected to conduct themselves professionally, treating teachers, staff, and fellow dancers with courtesy and respect.

6.3. The Organiser reserves the right to ask any Participant to leave the Intensive whose behaviour is disruptive, abusive, or in direct opposition to the values of the programme.

6.4. Any decision to remove a Participant from the Intensive will be made at the Organiser’s discretion following reasonable consultation with teaching staff. In such cases, no refund will be provided.

7. Venue and Property

7.1. Participants agree to treat the Sadler’s Wells Theatre facilities and property with care and respect.

7.2. Any damage to property or equipment caused by a Participant’s negligence or misconduct may result in the Participant being held liable for repair or replacement costs.

8. Schedule, Staff, and Programme Changes

8.1. The Organiser reserves the right to alter the schedule, teachers, staff, or content of the Intensive without prior notice, provided such changes do not materially affect the overall quality of the programme.

8.2. Any significant changes will be communicated to Participants as soon as reasonably possible.

9. Data Protection

9.1. The Organiser will collect and process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.

9.2. Personal information will be used solely for the purposes of administering the Intensive and will not be shared with third parties without consent, except as required by law.

10. Contact and Communication

10.1. For all communications regarding registration, cancellations, or special requirements, Participants should contact the Organiser at: hello@theballetproject.co.uk

10.2. The Organiser reserves the right to update these Terms prior to the event. Any material changes will be communicated to Participants in writing.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

11.1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

11.2. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

11.3. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12. Acceptance of Terms

By registering for The Ballet Project Summer Intensive, the Participant acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions in full.