Upcoming Events
Explore our range of upcoming events, held in the Manchester studio.
Autumn Adult Ballet Intensive - 1st & 2nd November
A fabulous opportunity for adult dancers to enrich their ballet training with a distinguished faculty, that will make for a fun and unforgettable experience.
This two day programme is specifically designed with the adult dancer in mind; curated to develop technique and musicality with deepening your passion for ballet.
Delivered in a supportive atmosphere that encourages personal and artistic growth.
Our two stream system enables us to ensure a nurturing yet challenging environment for everyone.
Daily Schedule
Each day starts with a warm-up session, prepping the body for a challenging yet fun ballet class.
Virtuosity classes will offer slight adaptations to suit individual levels, while still allowing for the opportunity to showcase your capabilities with speed and controlled precision.
The chosen repertoires will introduce you to one of the great classic ballets, encouraging you to hone your technique and further develop your artistry.
Both days finish with a cool down and relaxation session.
For dancers earlier in their ballet journey
This course takes place in our Ground Floor studio, apart from the classes stated as in the Basement Studio.
Saturday 1st November
| 9:30 | Studio Opens |
| 10:00 | Warm Up (PBT) in Basement Studio |
| 11:00 | Ballet Class |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | Virtuosity |
| 14:15 | Repertoire |
| 16:00 | Cool Down (Yoga) in Basement Studio |
Sunday 2nd November
| 9:30 | Studio Opens |
| 10:00 | Warm Up (PBT) in Basement Studio |
| 11:00 | Ballet Class |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | Repertoire |
| 15:00 | Beginners/Improvers Presentation |
| 15:30 | Intermediate/Advanced Presentation |
| 16:00 | Cool Down (Yoga) in Basement Studio |
For dancers with more extensive ballet experience
This course takes place in our Basement studio.
Saturday 1st November
| 9:30 | Studio Opens |
| 10:00 | Warm Up (PBT) |
| 11:00 | Ballet Class |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | Virtuosity |
| 14:15 | Repertoire |
| 16:00 | Cool Down (Yoga) |
Sunday 2nd November
| 9:30 | Studio Opens |
| 10:00 | Warm Up (PBT) |
| 11:00 | Ballet Class |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | Repertoire |
| 15:00 | Beginners/Improvers Presentation |
| 15:30 | Intermediate/Advanced Presentation |
| 16:00 | Cool Down (Yoga) |
Teachers
Find out more about each of the excellent teachers that will be running classes over the weekend
Alison Eager - Ballet Mistress
Alison is an internationally experienced and highly versatile professional dancer, singer, and actress with an extensive and diverse career across stage, screen, and live performance. Trained at the prestigious Northern Ballet School, she has performed with leading companies and global entertainment brands, establishing herself as a sought-after artist in both classical and commercial fields.
Her ballet credits include dancing as a soloist with the Chinese National Ballet in the world premiere and UK tour of In Mist and Rain, and performing at a luxury private gala for Cartier with Mackay Productions. Alison’s screen work features blockbuster productions such as Disney’s Snow White, Marvel’s The Marvels, HBO’s The Regime, and Netflix’s The Witcher (Season 2). She has also performed live as a backing dancer and singer for the Take That Reunion Tour 2019 and featured in Sam Smith’s music video One Last Song, filmed at the London Palladium.
Alison is a certified and experience dance educator, bringing deep industry insight, exceptional technical ability, and a passion for nurturing the next generation of performers. Alison is excited to share her professional knowledge and inspire students through high-energy, engaging, and technically enriching classes.
Fiona Noonan - Ballet Mistress
Fiona trained in Brisbane with the Queensland Dance School of Excellence where she had the opportunity to work with numerous well-known choreographers, including Natalie Weir, Garth Welch, Leigh Warren, and John Meehan, to name a few.
After graduating from QUT, Fiona went on to dance with the Queensland Ballet Company, while also performing in a few productions with Opera Queensland, before going on to perform around the world as a lead female dancer and assistant choreographer with Gaelforce Dance touring Australia, Canada, Europe and the USA.
With a wealth a dance and performing experience behind her, Fiona has gone on to teach for many well-known establishments over the past 15 years, including Huddersfield University, Hype Dance Company and, most recently, Georgie School of Theatre Arts.
Fiona is a great teacher, coaxing the very best from both children and adults alike with her lifelong love of movement. As a dance teacher, choreographer, and fitness instructor, Fiona inspires those around her to move and be confident to make the changes they need to feel better.
Helen Peacock - PBT Instructor
Helen studied Dance & English at Roehampton University, after which she taught Labanotation to Dance A-Level students for 5 years, before going on to train as a Massage Therapist & Aromatherapist in 1998 and starting her own mobile massage business.
After returning to dance in 2017, Helen went on to train as a BContours Barre Instructor and gained Level 2 Certification in Progressing Ballet Technique.
Now a much-loved member of the teaching staff at BContours, Helen teaches the weekly PBT sessions while also covering other scheduled classes at the studio when needed.
Helen is an enthusiastic participant in adult ballet classes & workshops (both in Manchester and beyond!) which sees her dancing and performing as a member of Powerhouse Ballet.
Wine Bar(re) - 20th December
An absolute must to kickstart the festive season.
Based on our trademark Barre Workouts, we’ll lead you through 90 minutes of fabulously festive ballet-based fun … just to work up a thirst for our expert-led wine tasting event (hosted this year by Manchester’s very own Reserve Wines)
Grab your festive costumes and let the merriment commence.
Everyone welcome.
Suitable for all abilities.
No previous experience needed.
GOT A QUESTION ABOUT OUR EVENTS?
If you want to know more about one of our events, or are not sure about which level you should book for the intensive, please reach out to us