Bonus Ballet Day

End‑of‑Term Special Session

Sunday, March 29, 2026 • Halifax Dance

We’re hosting a special ballet day Sunday, March 29!

This date was originally reserved as a make-up/storm date, but since our winter storms fell on Mondays and Wednesdays, our Sunday schedule was unaffected. To celebrate the end of the winter term, we’re offering a special ballet session for all Level 2 and up students.

• Free for existing students
• $20 + tax drop-in for non-registered participants

1:45–2:45 PM Multilevel Technique Workshops with Marel (Studio 3)

3:00–4:30 PM Barre & Variation with Maria - Sleeping Beauty: Fairy of Serenity Variation (Studio 1) Beginner 2 and Up

4:30–5:00 PM Cool Down & Social (Studio 1) Stretching, Q&A + Social with Maria and Marel

All dancers are welcome to join for a fun, relaxed end‑of‑term celebration. Partial attendance (workshops only or Variations only) is possible!

Here more details:

Multilevel Technique Workshops with Marel (Studio 3)

1:45 – 2:45 PM

1:45 – 2:15 PM: Turnout Strengthening
This workshop approaches turnout as an active, dynamic process rather than a fixed position. Suitable for all levels, dancers will engage the deep rotators, maintain a neutral pelvis, and support turnout through movements such as passéand développé. The focus is on alignment, core engagement, and safe, efficient leg movement.

2:15 – 2:45 PM: Landing from Jumps
A focused technique session on safe, strong, and controlled landings. Dancers will learn to absorb impact while protecting joints, engage core and leg muscles effectively, and improve stability, coordination, and injury prevention.

Beginner 2 & Up – Barre & Variation with Maria (Studio 1)

3:00 – 4:30 PM

3:00 – 3:30 PM: BARRE & Warm-Up

3:30 – 4:30 PM: Sleeping Beauty – Fairy of Serenity Variation
Learn a version of this classical variation from Marius Petipa, adapted for Beginner 2 and Progressive levels. Modified for skill level and soft shoes. View the original choreography on YouTube: Sleeping Beauty – Fairy of Serenity Variation

Cool Down & Social (Studio 1)

4:30 – 4:45 PM: Stretching
Relax, lengthen, and release tension.

4:45 – 5:00 PM: Q&A & Social
Ask your ballet questions to Marel and Maria, share experiences, and connect with fellow dancers in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.