Baptiste Bourgougnon is a French dance artist, educator and academic leader whose career bridges performance, pedagogy and international collaboration. A graduate of the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, Baptiste began his professional journey with Nye Carte Blanche in Norway before performing with Luc Petton, Gilles Schamber, and Maryse Delente in France. From 2002 to 2006 he was a member of Scottish Dance Theatre, performing in works by Rui Horta, Didi Veldman, Janet Smith and Liv Lorent. His performance career continued across Europe with companies including Ballet Lorent, Acronote, L’Éolienne and Company Chameleon, blending contemporary dance with circus and physical theatre.
Alongside his performance work, Baptiste developed a passion for teaching and artistic mentorship. He taught for leading organisations such as Rambert, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, and the Royal Ballet School, before joining London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS) in 2012. At LCDS, he has held key academic leadership roles, including Head of Technique & Performance and now Director of Higher Education: Performance and International Development, where he oversees the BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance and leads the school’s global partnerships across Europe, Asia and South America.
Committed to expanding the reach of contemporary dance, Baptiste has spearheaded collaborations with LASALLE College of the Arts (Singapore), SeoulArts (Korea), and the National University of Arts (Taipei). His work advocates for inclusive, globally connected and artistically intelligent approaches to conservatoire education, preparing future generations of dance artists to shape the art form and the world around them.
Learn the foundation of ballet basics with focus on correct technique & movement. With years of experience as a teaching faculty at the National Ballet School of Canada, Mr. Rowe will guide the students in improving their technical skills required for classical ballet along with tips & secrets to being a successful ballet student.
Iain Rowe was born and raised in Canada and trained at Canada’s National Ballet School. Following his graduation, he joined the Royal Danish Ballet, where he performed in a wide range of classical and contemporary repertoire including world premiere creations by Jiří Kylián and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. An increasing interest in the training of dancers brought him to New York City, where he attained his Master’s Degree from New York University. Since returning to Canada, he has broadened his pedagogical knowledge and experience through the Teacher Training Program for Former Professional Dancers at Canada’s National Ballet School. He continues to work with a diverse range of arts organizations internationally. He is based in Toronto
Age Group – Intermediate group (7-12 yrs)
Workshop Timings – 12-1 pm
Q&A – 1-1.15 pm
Fees – INR 1500
Cornell Callender’s career has encompassed the roles of principal dancer, educator, artistic director, and international adjudicator. Callender was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He began studying at the School of the Hartford Ballet at age ten under the tutelage of Franco De Vita, Alla Osipenko, Maria Youskevitch, Kirk Peterson, Raymond Lukens, Kim Stroud, Rosi Docal Pizzuto, Enid Lynn, Peggy Lyman, Hilda Morales, Alla Nikitina, Ambre Emory-Maier, and Wang Shao Pen. He continued his education at The Royal Ballet School in London under the tutelage of Gailene Stock CBE AM, Jay Jolley, Gary Norman, Christopher Powney, Lesley Collier, Jacqueline Barrett, Katya Zvelebilova, and David Peden. He represented The Royal Ballet School at the Prix de Lausanne International Ballet competition in Switzerland, receiving a cash prize and a finalist award. Callender graduated from The Royal Ballet School first in his class with honors.
He then went on to dance for English National Ballet, where he received rave reviews from critics for his performances with the company and was recognized by UK Times Magazine as an exuberant talent. Callender remained with English National Ballet until joining the Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle, Washington. He then went on to become an international guest artist, teacher, and adjudicator for schools, companies and competitions throughout North America, South America, and Asia. Callender formed the National Ballet Academy Denver, which has generated countless scholarships for young dancers worldwide and has produced graduates that are performing with leading companies throughout the world, including Joffrey Ballet, Leipzig Ballet, Los Angeles Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and Pennsylvania Ballet. He has also directed performances that have included artists from world-renowned dance companies, including American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, English National Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, K-ballet, and Boston Ballet.
Callender is also currently a faculty member at the ABT JKO School.
Variations Coaching for Students
Focus:
How to break down and teach iconic variations from the repertoire.
Helping students with stage presence, acting, and performance quality.
Preparing for competitions, exams, or showcases.
Value: Gives teachers tools to train students for performance opportunities beyond the classroom.
Teacher Fees: INR 1500/-
Age Group – Adults & teachers (18+ yrs)
Workshop Timings – 12-1 pm
Fees – INR 1000
Lily Ewing is the founder of FORME, dedicated to supporting dancers through pointe education, coaching and personalised pointe shoe fitting. She began her training in Auckland, New Zealand, and went on to complete full-time training at the New Zealand School of Dance. During this time, she undertook international training opportunities and danced with a range of respected ballet companies and schools, broadening her perspective and experience.
Following her training, Lily transitioned into teaching, specialising in competition coaching, RAD exam preparation, repertoire, contemporary dance (NZAMD and APDA), and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT). Her work focuses on safe dance practices, clean technique, and developing the strength required for long-term progression.
With a strong dedication to pointe work, Lily is certified in pointe shoe fitting and pre-pointe assessments through the Juon Pointe system, having trained closely with Esther Juon. She currently serves on the board of the Pointe Shoe Summit, contributing to its mission of advancing pointe education and safety worldwide.
Through FORME, Lily offers pre-pointe assessments, workshops, coaching, and fittings across New Zealand, guided by a deep commitment to dancer safety and wellbeing. Her work focuses on building strong, considered foundations that support each dancer’s development, allowing confidence to grow and artistry to thrive.
Age Group – Intermediate group (7-12 yrs)
Workshop Timings – 12-1 pm
Q&A – 1-1.15 pm
Fees – INR 1500
Launched in 2018 December, GIBC was & still is India’s most exclusive ballet competition.
511, 5th Floor, E Square Complex, Subhash Rd, Above State Bank of India, Vile Parle East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400057
Ballet Workshop Waiver & Release of Liability
Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk:
I, the undersigned, understand and acknowledge that participation in a ballet dance workshop involves physical activity that carries a risk of injury, including but not limited to muscle strain, sprains, falls, and other potential injuries. I voluntarily choose to participate in this workshop and assume all risks associated with my involvement.
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I hereby certify that I am physically fit and have no medical condition that would prevent my participation in ballet dance activities. In the event of an emergency, I authorize the workshop organizers to seek medical assistance on my behalf and understand that I am responsible for any medical expenses incurred.
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