WORKSHOP BY IAIN ROWE (ARTISTIC FACULTY, CANADA’S NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL)
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.
With years of pedagogical knowledge and experience in teaching at one of the best ballet schools in the world and top ballet school in Canada, Mr. Rowe will engage with the Indian ballet teachers, sharing his wealth of knowledge in how to guide a beginners ballet class with focus on a strong technical foundation. His range of experiences include his time as a professional dancer with the Royal Danish Ballet, completing his Master’s Degree at the New York University and successfully attaining his pedagogical certificate through the Teacher Training Program for Former Professional Dancers at Canada’s National Ballet School. This workshop will provide an opportunity for teachers to engage & learn, ask questions and take tips & suggestions to upgrade their pedagogical knowledge as a part of their continued professional development.
About the Teacher
Sarassanan Chaisinlapin was originally from Lamphun, Thailand, and has been trained classical ballet at Chiang Mai Ballet Academy since the age of four. She graduated from Chiang Mai University, BA in English. Sarassanan successfully completed RAD Advanced level in classical ballet, CSTD Awarded level in jazz-ballet and successfully accomplished Martin Rubinstein Award of the CSTD classical major syllabus. Sarassanan is certified in RAD Ballet teaching (CBTS program); assessed in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Junior, Senior & Advanced Programs; and continuing professional development in Vaganova method annually with Mr.Pedro Carneiro.
Sarassanan was first appeared with the Bangkok City Ballet Company during 2009. In 2014, she was promoted to a principal dancer. Her repertoire includes The Nutcracker, Don Quixoté, Coppélia, Raymonda’s Grand Pas, Swan Lake, Grand pas of Flower Festival in Genzano, Sleeping Beauty, La Sylphied, Paquita’s Grands pas and La Bayadère. In addition to classical ballet, she is also active for contemporary dance in many productions of new promising choreographers; such as Drifting into I (2023), Unfolding (2019), Synergy of Love (2019) and etc.
Experiencing herself in teaching ballet (since 2000), participating in many international dance competitions (held in Thailand and overseas) and coaching students for dance competitions; Sarassanan has a great chance to become a Bangkok City Ballet’s Ballet Mistress. She choreographed and directed some works for the company, including Don Quixoté: Divertissement (2023), Paquita’s grand pas classique (2023), La Sylphide (2022), The Nutcracker: a short diverse interpreted version (2021), and Iris (2019). At present, she is a Ballet Mistress and an Assistance Director of Bangkok City Ballet Company.
Age Group – Intermediate group (7-12 yrs)
Workshop Timings – 12-1 pm
Q&A – 1-1.15 pm
Fees – INR 1500
Age Group – Advance group (13+ yrs)
Workshop Timings – 9-10.15 am
Fees – INR 2000
Age Group – Pointe shoes (12+ yrs)
Workshop Timings – 10.30-11.30 am
Q&A – 11.30-11.45 pm
Fees – INR 2500
Age Group – Dance / Ballet Teachers
Workshop Timings – Applicable to all groups
Fees – INR 1000
About the Teacher- Tamara Jane Vile
BA (Hons), PgDip, LL.B, CDE, FARBTA, AISTD
Tamara is Head of Education and Training at the Association of Russian Ballet and Theatre Arts. Tamara studied at the Central School of Ballet, London Contemporary Dance School, UEA and the University of Law. She has danced and choreographed professionally, but her true passion remains in progressing dance education globally. With 30 years teaching experience, Tamara has taught in both grassroots and vocational schools as well as formulating programmes of studies and specifications that have benefited students from beginner to professional levels. Tamara is also an executive examiner and global mentor for both student and experienced teachers, delivering seminars, intensives and lectures covering all aspects of dance pedagogy.
Age Group – Adults & teachers (18+ yrs)
Workshop Timings – 12-1 pm
Fees – INR 1000
Age Group – Students, Parents & Teachers
Workshop Timings – 10.30-11.30am
Fees – FREE
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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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