What:
2-Day Intensive, 6 hours a day
Taught by:
Mikaela Kelly, Jesse Callaert & Jared Brown
Repertoire:
Paul Lightfoot & Hofesh Shechter
Where:
Junior Ballet Antwerp, 31 Hopland, Antwerp
When:
July 17 & 18
Who:
Pre-professional dancers ages 15+
How:
Register through the link below
Accommodation:
Option to add a 3-night stay at YAYS Aparthotel (additional cost)
Workshop Price:
€230 (incl. VAT)
price does not include accommodation
In order to preserve an intimate, high-quality working environment, a selected number of dancers will be able to join the Workshop.
What's Included?
2 days (6 hours a day) including:
Ballet class
Repertoire and techniques by world-renowned choreographers Paul Lightfoot and Hofesh Shechter
Spacious studio at Junior Ballet Antwerp in the heart of the city with proximity to the Central Station
An intimate, high-quality working environment
Focus on personal development and individual coaching
Q&A on the second day
Additional (at extra charge)
Accommodation at the luxurious YAYS Aparthotel, just a 5-minute walk from the studio.
© Nicha Rodboon
“This workshop gave me a lot of new insights, made me investigate my movement and go deeper into exploration. I received very valuable tools that allowed me to approach the lessons in a new way. By working on the repertoire of important choreographers, I was able to better understand their style, their vision and the ideas behind their movement. I learned a lot, and greatly appreciated the connections between the various lessons, which allowed me to improve in different aspects. ”
Daily Schedule
10:00 - 11:30 | Ballet
11:45 - 14:00 | Repertoire
14:00 - 15:00 | LUNCH BREAK
15:00 - 17:30 | Repertoire
17:30 - 19:00 | Studio available for cool-down
on the last day, you are welcome to join us for a Q&A from 17:30 till 19:00
A more detailed schedule will be provided after registration.
© Nicha Rodboon
The Space
This edition, we are delighted to take up residency in the home of Junior Ballet Antwerp. Their spacious, beautiful studio is located in the historic ‘Stadsfeestzaal’ in the heart of Antwerp and has recently been renovated and expanded. Geared towards training the next generation of professional dancers, this is the ideal home for 2 days of intense work with an emphasis on quality and care. If you want to find out more about JBA, click here.
© Alain Honorez
“I feel like I could really improve my skills and it helped me a lot to develop my personality as a dancer.”
Stay cozy and make new connections!
YAYS
Because we know how difficult it can be to find accommodation in a new city, we offer the possibility for all participants to book accommodation at the luxurious YAYS Aparthotel, just a 5-minute walk from the studio.
This exclusive offer allows you to focus on the creative part of the Intensive and takes away the stress and time that comes with searching for the appropriate accommodation. On top of that, it is the ideal way to get to know some of the other participants and make lasting connections!
You can add the option for accommodation during the registration process for the course: Register here.
Accommodation Packages:
Roommate Option
€250
Check-in: 16/07/2023
Check out: 19/07/2023
3 nights of accommodation at the YAYS Aparthotel with a roommate
Stylish room/apartment
5min walk from studio
Fully equipped kitchen
Dishwasher and washer/dryer
Dining & sitting area
1 double bed + 1 sofa bed
Bathroom with shower
Separate toilet
NO breakfast included
Single Option
€360
Check-in: 16/07/2023
Check out: 19/07/2023
3 nights of accommodation at the YAYS Aparthotel without a roommate
Stylish room/apartment
5min walk from studio
Fully equipped kitchen
Dishwasher and washer/dryer
Dining & sitting area
1 double bed
Bathroom with shower
Separate toilet
NO breakfast included
“I’m very thankful for the opportunity to stay at the hotel, it was a great experience!”
Teachers
Mikaela Kelly
Mikaela (New York City, USA) is a 2017 Princess Grace Award Winner in dance. She studied at American Ballet Theatre's pre-professional school where she acquired a strong classical ballet technique and completed her certification in ABT's National Training Curriculum for Teachers. In 2018, she graduated from The Juilliard School's four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts program and joined Nederlands Dans Theater 2. In 2021, after three seasons in the Netherlands, Mikaela moved to Switzerland and danced for Ballett Theater Basel until 2023. In July she will join GöteborgsOperans Danskompani, one of the foremost contemporary dance companies in the world. Mikaela has performed works by many choreographers including Jiří Kylián, Sol León & Paul Lightfoot, Nacho Duato, Ohad Naharin, Marco Goecke, Sharon Eyal, Alexander Ekman, Johan Inger, Marcos Morau, Edward Clug, Medhi Walerski, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Yoann Bourgeois, Aszure Barton, Felix Landerer, Bryan Arias, Dimo Milev, Alexi Ratmansky, George Balanchine, Merce Cunningham, Paul Taylor, and José Limón.
Mikaela has also designed costumes for critically acclaimed choreographer Juliano Nunes and for Norwegian National Ballet, Philadelphia Ballet, Origins Dance Festival, V-Create, Orsolina 28, and Switch by NDT Dancers.
Jesse Callaert
Jesse (Ghent, Belgium) studied at the Royal Ballet School Antwerp for six years, which provided him with professional ballet training and a base for modern and contemporary dance. He graduated in 2017 and after dancing as a guest artist with Ballett Zürich, he joined the prestigious Nederlands Dans Theater 2 for four years. In 2021 he danced at Staatsballett Hannover under the artistic direction of world-renowned choreographer Marco Goecke. He has performed works by many choreographers including Jiří Kylián, Sol León & Paul Lightfoot, Marco Goecke, Sharon Eyal, Ohad Naharin, Alexander Ekman, Johan Inger, Edward Clug, Medhi Walerski, Bryan Arias, Nadav Zelner, Felix Landerer, Juliano Nunes, Dimo Milev and Shahar Binyamini.
Jesse has choreographed pieces for the annual edition of 'Switch by NDT Dancers' and the Royal Ballet School Antwerp. He creates a broad variety of music compositions and participates in film, fashion, and tv projects. He also co-founded Fase 2 Fase (F2F), a platform offering high-quality dance courses for international dancers.
He is currently working as an international freelance artist and stager for Alexander Ekman and Johan Inger.
Jared Brown
Jared is an artist originating from Texas, USA. He spent some time in New York studying at the Juilliard School, graduating in 2020. He has recognition from the National YoungArts Foundation in Modern Dance and Choreography. Additionally, he is a 2016 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, and 2019 Princess Grace Award recipient, Martyn Ravenhill Liberace Mansion Dance Honor. Jared has performed and toured with companies including Hofesh Shechter Company, Richard Siegal/Ballet of Difference, Molissa Fenley and Company, David Dorfman Dance, Douglas Dunn + Dancers, Seán Curran Company, I Kada Contemporary Dance, and Arch Contemporary Ballet. He is currently based in Basel, Switzerland performing with Ballett Theater Basel. Next season, he will join the Grand Théâtre de Genève with Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.
“This course helped me a lot by improving my memory, flow and precision in movement qualities. It also allowed me to find various new improvisation tools.”
