Adult ballet intensive

My ballet studio did an afternoon intensive for adults this past week. It was about 3 hours in the afternoon Monday through Friday, a different teacher each day. The schedule was supposed to be technique class first followed by a specialty workshop (petit allegro, grand allegro, adagio, etc) and then closing with a stretch/cool down. The teachers all sort of interpreted the schedule differently each day. James followed the plan most closely as well as giving us 15 minute breaks. Charlie talked a lot but did focus on pirouettes (he gives great imagery and explanations) and minimal stretch. Chasen basically did his regular class but longer (so everything from petit allegro, grand allegro and adagio). He ended with some of his own choreography but did an amazing stretch/cool down. Johnny focused on turns of all kinds, including traveling, ending with a variation from Giselle but no cool down. Mark, thankfully, took it easy on us by talking a bit at the beginning about a day in the life of a dancer. His technique class included a lot of routines that were taught to him by his own teachers (many of whom were illustrious dancers in their own right). His center work was simpler but very focused and added some character at the end. Finally he showed us his portfolio of his own career photos. 

Allegra and Martine gave us all a t-shirt with 'Adult Intensive 2021' on the back and a goody bag. 

My body was so sore by the end. I'm glad to have done this, because it's likely the last time I will be able to. I learned a lot from each teacher and was able to take class from some who I'm not able to take regularly. 

So grateful for this studio.