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Rebellious Hope film
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Rebellious Hope – dance film screening

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In an exciting new project, Clare Novaes is piloting a series of dance film screenings at the Crescent Arts Centre. The first one is on Saturday 21st March 7.00-8.30pm. Acclaimed Dublin-based choreographer Philip Connaughton will share a screening of his short dance film Rebellious Hope (2025), created with filmmaker Luca Truffarelli and composer Mel Mercier. […]

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Ballet Retreat ‘Taking Time to Restore and Rediscover’

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Sunday 22 March 2026, 10am – 5pm The Studio Join us in The Studio, for a day of dance surrounded by ancient oak and the sweeping Ballinderry countryside. We will delve deeper into the art of classical ballet with nourishing food sourced from Ballylagan Organic Food shop on our breaks, and moments of stillness and […]

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Dancers at the opening of Sostrene Greene
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Book a Ballet Performance for your Event

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At Clare Novaes School of Ballet, we are pleased to introduce a new offering: professionally curated ballet performances for weddings, events and private celebrations across Northern Ireland. Each performance is carefully choreographed, balancing inspiration and intention to bring elegance and enchantment to every occasion. Our dancers are trained with a strong emphasis on artistry, creativity and […]

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New creative company darach9

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darach9 is a new creative company based in Northern Ireland. Clare Novaes as artistic director of darach9, curates masterclasses for dancers and actors to work directly with some of the most respected and inspiring figures in movement arts, so that we can nurture the incredible talent we have here in Northern Ireland. We aim to […]

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Somatic winter
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Ballet Retreat ‘Winter Solstice Somatics’

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Friday 19th December 3.00-6.00pm The workshop will celebrate nature and midwinter through somatic movement, including working indoors and outdoors. Arrival: 3.00-3.30pm Somatic Workshop: 3.30-5.00pm Supper and Social: 5.00-6.00pm Sandy Cuthbert has worked in the professional dance industry for over forty years specialising in contemporary dance and somatic practice. RSME. Clare Novaes is Artistic Director and […]

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Details and Delicacies
Ballet Retreat

Ballet Retreat ‘Details and Delicacies’

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Half-day Ballet Retreat ‘Details and Delicacies’ Sunday 22 February 2026, 9.30am – 12.30pm Join Clare and Anita in Clare’s beautiful studio near Moira for a ballet retreat featuring four carefully curated classes, interspersed with local, seasonal delicious treats. Cost: £85 Early Bird Offer – £80 if booked by 10th January Booking: Very limited places – […]

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