Join us for our a technique focused pop-up class taught by former Northern Ballet and Rambert Company dancer Joshua Barwick, alongside teacher-led warm-up and cool-downs by Academy faculty teacher Nicola Gervasi.
With different pop-ups for adults and children, we have a pop-up masterclass for you!
Pop-up for Adults
- When: Saturday 15 March 9:45-12:15
- Where: Northern Ballet, Leeds
- Price: £35
The Pop Up will include a full-length technique ballet class and enhancement session focused on perfecting your pirouettes and port de bras. Classes will be complemented by a teacher led warm up and cool down.
Experience level guidance: Dancers should have one year experience in beginner level ballet and/or have a confident understanding of technique fundamentals, our guest teacher with help guide you every step of the way to build on your technical understanding.
After booking we'll email you a form to fill in with required information.
Refunds are eligible through to Monday 3 March.
Pop-up for Children
- When: Saturday 15th March, 12:20-15:00
- Where: Northern Ballet, Leeds
- Ages: 12-14 with at least two years experience in classical ballet classes
- Price: £35
Children will take part in a teacher led warm up and cool down, a full length technique ballet class, enhancement session focused on pointe work and virtuosity, ending with a Q&A session.
After booking we'll email you a form to fill in with required information.
Refunds are eligible through to 3 March.
Joshua Barwick
Joshua Barwick has had an extensive career as a professional dancer performing for various companies including Northern Ballet, Rambert Dance Company and Company Wayne McGregor. Joshua is a full-time classical ballet tutor at Elmhurst Ballet School as well as a guest teacher at other dance establishments.
Joshua has his own weekly ballet class at Pineapple Dance Studios in London and is a regular guest teacher for various companies including English National Ballet, Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, New English Ballet Theatre and Company Wayne McGregor.
Joshua brings with him a breadth of experience working with a variety of ages and levels but all with the focus of finding a passion for dance.
Nicola Gervasi
Nic was born in the picturesque town of Todi, in central Italy. His passion for ballet started at the age of four, when he enrolled into his aunt's ballet school. At the age of 16 Nic began training at the English National Ballet School in London.
Following his graduation he joined Peter Schaufuss Ballet in Denmark, where he performed in many productions including Marilyn, The King, and The Boys from Liverpool.
In 2010 Nic joined Northern Ballet and danced in numerous productions and roles, including Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Nick in The Great Gatsby, the Nutcracker Prince, and Athos in The Three Musketeers, to name just a few. From the Leeds Grand and the Bradford Alhambra to the Royal Opera House and Sadler’s Wells, Nic’s career has been exciting to say the least.
Working with choreographers and being involved in different projects, Nic has developed a huge passion for choreography and teaching. In 2016 Nic created his first ballet, Goldilocks & the Three Bears. This went on to tour nationally, and was broadcast on the BBC. In 2020 Nic retired from dancing to dedicate himself fully to teaching the next generation and is now Artistic Head of CAT and Open Programmes at the Academy of Northern Ballet.
He brings his experience as a performer to every class, delivering fun and insightful classes.
Header image by Riku Ito.
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