Category Archives: Ballet Retreat

Ballet Retreat ‘Taking Time to Restore and Rediscover’

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 […]

Somatic winter

Ballet Retreat ‘Winter Solstice Somatics’

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 […]

Details and Delicacies

Ballet Retreat ‘Details and Delicacies’

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 – […]

Dance and Somatic Movement

EMBRACING AUTUMN 2023 Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November 2023 10.00am-5.00pm This immersive weekend will celebrate the elements and the autumn season through dance technique, dance creation and somatic movement, including working indoors (rural dance studio) and outdoors. Following on from the strong foundation created last year with our seasonal day retreats we are looking […]

Novaes Ballet - Mother Daughter Ballet Retreat

Mother and Daughter Ballet Retreat

Take some time – Join us for our latest ballet retreat celebrating the precious bond between mother and daughter. Our next Mother and Daughter Ballet Retreat will take place on 15th April 2023 in the luxurious setting of Elmfield Estate. Nurture your wonderful relationship with an indulgent day away from it all, focusing on well-being […]