Held in the UK and internationally, Inspire comprises six one-day seminars that explore the foundations of classical ballet technique, more advanced elements of technique and artistry, and good teaching practice, to support the professional development of teachers from all backgrounds.
Engage with fellow passionate dance professionals to reflect on your practice, enhance your skills, and expand your knowledge of dance teaching. Your seminar leader will guide you through the theory behind each topic, you’ll gain an understanding of the concepts and be supported to apply them to enhance your teaching practice.
Sarah Daultry
Sarah trained at the Arts Educational Schools UK and at MUDRA, Maurice Bejart’s School in Belgium before working internationally as a dancer, ballet mistress and teacher.
Before joining The Royal Ballet School, Sarah had her own dance school in London and also worked for the Royal Academy of Dance as a teacher and tutor.
Sarah has been part of The Royal Ballet School’s Outreach, Associate and Teacher Training team since 2012 and is now the Teacher Training Manager, overseeing the two-year Diploma in Dance Teaching course for professional dancers and teachers, the Enlighten webinar series and the Inspire teacher training programme.
Sarah has also taught at Central School of Ballet, English National Ballet School and Rambert School for Ballet and Contemporary Dance. She was a company teacher for Ballet Black and has also taught classes for the companies of Matthew Bourne and Michael Clarke.
In 2016 Sarah began studying to teach the Franklin Method® with Eric Franklin and is now a Level 3 educator.
Course overview
The seminars are non-syllabus-based and grounded in good teaching practice, giving strategies for applying pedagogical, technical and artistic knowledge in the studio. All seminars include theoretical and practical study, class discussion and reflection.
Seminar one: The foundations of classical ballet
Seminar two: Barre work
Seminar three: Centre work
Seminar four: Allegro
Seminar five: Pointe work
Seminar six: Good teaching practice
WHEN
Sunday 31 May 2026 to Friday 5 June 2026
10.00-15.00 including breaks
WHERE
Helsinki International Ballet Competition
Finnish National Opera and Ballet, Helsinginkatu 58, Helsinki, Finland
PRICE
749 € / person
If you enroll two teachers from the same school, the price is 1,400 € / 2 persons
If you enroll three teachers from the same school, the price is 1,950 € / 3 persons
BOOKING
Applications open: 28 August 2025
Applications close: 28 February 2026
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