Winter School 2023
EBA Winter School 2024
Hi EBA Families,
It’s that time of year again… Winter School time! I can genuinely say from the bottom of my heart that Winter School is one of my favorite things we do at EBA. I love spending the entire day with the kids, watching them grow, learn, and challenge themselves with new styles. Not only that, but they can focus on their classical ballet technique classes without being already exhausted from a big day at school!
This year, we’re taking things a little differently and really focusing on preparing for our RAD ballet exams in October/November. Traditionally, our morning sessions are open ballet classes with guest teachers. This year, the classes will strictly follow the RAD syllabus, and dancers will come to the grade of the exam they will be attending this year. This solid focus on exam work for two days in a row will be incredibly valuable for the students.
We have planned for our younger students to rehearse in the Joondalup studio, where the exams are held. This is the perfect opportunity for them to get used to the surroundings, spacing, and build their confidence to go into the exam feeling super prepared.
New Additions
Some new additions this year include our Enchainment workshop. This is especially important for our Gold girls, as it forms a significant part of their exam. In this workshop, the examiner calls out ‘steps,’ and the girls need to demonstrate them on cue. Building these skills in a dedicated workshop is really exciting to me.
Old Favorites
Of course, we also have our old favorites: lyrical, jazz, and TikTok Trends. We’ve added new elements like Commercial Jazz and Catwalk Modeling!
Schedule
Tip: The timetable is designed with the following in mind – Day 1 and Day 2 for Silver Level B, Gold, and Platinum dancers. I would love for you to spend the whole two days with me. Day 3 and Day 4 is for our Bronze and Silver dancers, with the plan that the Gold & Platinum dancers will also join in for the afternoon of Day 2 – being TikTok, Poi (let’s see if we can improve on last year’s attempt at this! Haha!), and pointe shoe decorating – we will set up the two studios so the younger girls in one and the older girls in the other.
Prices
- $22 per workshop plus $25 registration (includes a notebook, t-shirt, and gift!)
- Special Offer: The first 15 dancers to register when bookings open on Monday, 17th June, get a free EBA Squishmallow!
I absolutely can’t wait to see you all there! Check your schedules, gather your friends, and let’s go!
Bookings Open Monday 17th June 8pm