REGISTRY BOOKING OPENS IN SEPTEMBER

Act II: The Waltz of the Flowers

As London transforms for the festive season, join the Attitude Ballet ensemble to inhabit the most beloved masterpiece in the classical canon. This 4-hour ballet intensive focuses on the “Waltz of the Flowers”—the pinnacle of Act II—blending orchestral grandeur with the precise grace of the Imperial Russian style.

• The Ballet Foundation (40 min): A seasonal technical warm-up focused on “The Nutcracker” dynamics: high-arched footwork, buoyant ballonné, and the expansive, lyrical port de bras required for Tchaikovsky’s soaring score.

• The Ballet Repertoire (Waltz of the Flowers): We will learn and rehearse the intricate ensemble choreography of the Flowers. This repertoire workshop focuses on the “Symphonic Body”—understanding how to move as one cohesive, blooming unit while maintaining individual technical clarity.

• The Theatrical Transformation: Access our specialised holiday archive for professional floral headpieces and romantic-length ballet tutus. —a guide to achieving a luminous, ethereal stage glow and refined ballet stage makeup.

• The Performance: The ballet workshop culminates in a professionally staged ensemble performance of the Waltz, recorded and photographed in a winter theatre setting. Own the spotlight in the most magical production of the year.

  Act I: The Guests’ Christmas Party

  Step into the Stahlbaums ’ grand ballroom. This 4-hour ballet intensive focuses on the sophisticated “Character Ballet” of Act I—the social dances, aristocratic poise, and festive theatricality that open the Nutcracker story.

  • The Artistic Foundation (40 min): A technical warm-up focused on “Theatrical Poise”—refining your épaulement, head positions, and the dignified carriage required for 19th-century ballroom scenes.

  • The Ballet Repertoire (The Christmas Party): We will learn and rehearse the ensemble choreography for the Party Guests. This repertoire workshop focuses on social grace, storytelling through movement, and the “Directorial details” of character interaction on a grand stage.

  • The Theatrical Transformation: Access our specialised holiday archive for professional Victorian-inspired rehearsal skirts and festive accessories. Includes a masterclass on “Grand Ballroom” aesthetics—achieving a sophisticated, classic stage look with a focus on ballet stage makeup for character roles.

  • The Performance: The ballet workshop culminates in a professionally staged ensemble performance of the Act I Party Scene, recorded and photographed in a festive, theatrical atmosphere. Inhabit the magic of the season’s most iconic opening night.