WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS
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We offer dynamic, hands-on workshops tailored to suit specific age groups or mixed-age participants. With extensive experience working in schools, colleges, community venues, and theatres, we adapt our sessions to meet the needs of a wide variety of settings and audiences. This flexibility allows us to create engaging and inclusive experiences wherever we work.
We appreciate that ballet can sometimes feel intimidating for many people. That is why our Creative Workshops encourage participants to explore movement inspired by their own ideas and experiences. These sessions make dance accessible, enjoyable, and personal, welcoming everyone regardless of their background.
For those with some prior experience, our Ballet Technique Workshops focus on developing skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. We aim to build confidence and refine technique, helping participants grow at their own pace. These workshops provide a structured approach while maintaining a friendly and inclusive atmosphere.
Overall, our workshops are designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and foster a sense of connection within a welcoming community. We believe movement has the power to inspire and bring people together. Whatever your background or skill level, we invite you to join us and discover the joy of dance.
Please get in touch to find out more or to book a workshop. We look forward to working with you and supporting your creative journey.
By yon bonnie banks
By yon bonnie banks
About the Production
By yon bonnie banks tells a moving story of love and belonging across cultures, through dance, song and spoken word. Inspired by migration and shared heritage, it blends ballet-based contemporary movement with Swedish folk music and traditional Scottish song to explore identity, connection and transformation.
Touring Plans
By yon bonnie banks will embark on a tour of theatres and community venues starting in September 2026. Our Artist-Led Dance Days offer a unique opportunity to engage with excerpts and creative material, building audience connection and deepening understanding of the full production.
Balletto Monson offers tailor-made, movement-based workshops designed to engage and inspire communities. Each workshop is thoughtfully created to suit your group’s interests, needs, and setting, ensuring a unique and meaningful experience.
Examples of what’s on offer include:
A demonstration of contemporary ballet technique and excerpts from By yon bonnie banks, performed by professional company dancers, providing insight into the creative process behind new theatrical dance works.
Creative workshops exploring movement, storytelling, and collaboration, designed to encourage personal expression and group connection.
A more technique-focused ballet workshop option for participants with prior or extensive training, offering deeper immersion into classical and contemporary ballet practices.
Q&A sessions with the artists, providing opportunities for direct engagement and deeper understanding.
An option for sustained community engagement, where participants can deepen their creative involvement over time, with the exciting possibility of featuring in the production itself.
Each workshop experience is designed to foster creativity, connection, and confidence, guided by skilled professional artists. Whether brief or immersive, these sessions offer a welcoming space for participants of all ages and backgrounds to explore the dynamic world of dance.
Balletto Monson is a Community Interest Company
Company Number: SC823979
Email: admin@ballettomonson.org
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