Workshops & Events 2024
Picture above: Ballet Jorgen dancer leading class at KHDANCE
Always keeping our dancers on their toes!
Check in here for the latest workshops with visiting professional dancers and guest teachers, and upcoming studio events!
BALLET MASTERCLASS WITH BALLET JÖRGEN!
We are excited to host another fantastic masterclass led by the professional dancers of Ballet Jörgen!
KHDANCE students are welcome to join the workshop held at Karin Hobby Dance Academy studios on March 18th, 2024 at 4:30pm!
More on Ballet Jörgen :
Canada’s preeminent touring ballet company, Ballet Jörgen travels coast to coast each season performing a vibrant repertoire of full-length ballets and shorter contemporary works. Known for the warmth and beauty of its productions, Ballet Jörgen aims to make ballet accessible and relevant to 21st century audiences. We like to tell Canadian stories and always reflect a Canadian identity in our programming. Ballet Jörgen is also proud to support the development of Canadian choreographers and since its inception, has danced new works created exclusively for the Company.
prep for pointe / find your core! workshop
NEW SESSION TBA
Open to all New Grade 6 and above students including Advanced.
This will be useful as well to those students who have already started pointe work and could use a refresher, to learn more and to develop more strength!
Learn about pointe shoes,
Proper shoe fit
What to look for in a shoe and in a foot,
Anatomy of the foot
Toe spacers
Tape
Ouch pouches
Types of shoes
Types of shoes
Breaking in a pointe shoe
How to strengthen your feet
Blister and bunion prevention
Strengthening
Why a strong core is important for pointe work
Know when you are ready to start pointe!
Learn the exercises you need for success
