Peer Coaching Sessions: Series #2

CONTINUED BY POPULAR DEMAND…After a hugely successful pilot in April 2020, we are excited to launch the next series of our Peer Coaching Sessions. An opportunity to join International Dance Leader and Director of KND Kerry Nicholls and five other fellow dance students, graduates or early-career dance artists, in a dynamic, small group discussion via Zoom – based on a particular topic.

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March 2020 | The Professional Masterclass Series: London

at Lanterns Studio Theatre

Extending KND’s vision for high-quality professional training in the UK, this is a further opportunity for established artists to work intensely for five mornings in an exclusive setting with multidisciplinary dance artist, Kerry Nicholls. We are thrilled that our Professional Masterclass Series will once again take place at Lanterns Studio Theatre – a fantastic performance venue in the heart of London’s Docklands. As always, each professionally-driven masterclass will run for two hours, feature live music, and promote restricted numbers for a qualitative experience at a high level.

Dates: Monday 2nd – Friday 6th March 2020
Time: 10:00-12:00
Venue: Lanterns Studio Theatre, Great Eastern Enterprise, 3 Millharbour, London, E14 9XP
Cost: 5 classes (1 week): £92 (includes 1 class for FREE!) | Drop-in classes: £23/masterclass

KND Creative Coaching Opportunity
In tandem with these masterclasses and continuing KND’s commitment to professional development, KND is once again offering the opportunity to book a one-on-one Creative Coaching session with Kerry. These hour-long, afternoon sessions are offered at a hugely discounted rate for those participating in the morning masterclasses.

1-hour afternoon sessions available 2nd – 6th March 2020
Cost: £60/session (masterclass-week special)

Places will sell quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment! To apply, please email your CV to info@kerrynicholls.com

Spring 2020 | The Parachute Series: London

at Lanterns Studio Theatre

Extending KND’s vision for high-quality professional training in the UK, The Parachute Series is an opportunity for early-career dance artists to work intensely for two mornings, in an exclusive setting with multidisciplinary dance artist, Kerry Nicholls. The Parachute Series features two days of masterclasses and Creative Coaching aimed at dance artists in their final year of training or first 3 years as graduates. Each professionally-driven masterclass will run for two hours, feature live music and promote restricted numbers for a qualitative experience. Masterclasses are followed by one hour of networking, encouraging the possibility to connect with fellow dance artists.

We are thrilled to be able to offer The Parachute Series at Lanterns Studio Theatre – a fantastic performance venue in the heart of London’s Docklands.

Dates: Saturday 29th February and Sunday 1st March 2020
Time: 10:00-12:00
Venue: Lanterns Studio Theatre, Great Eastern Enterprise, 3 Millharbour, London, E14 9XP
Cost: £23/masterclass 

KND Creative Coaching Opportunity
In tandem with these masterclasses and continuing KND’s commitment to professional development, KND is offering the opportunity to book a one-on-one Creative Coaching session with Kerry. These hour-long, afternoon sessions are offered at a hugely discounted rate for those participating in the morning masterclasses.

Creative Coaching – attached to the Parachute Series – is an hour with Kerry outside of the studio, to talk through personal career plans and aspirations. Working collaboratively in this way, ensures that you come away armed with practical advice and the confidence needed to achieve the next steps in your early-career, and to shape the creative life you want to lead.

1-hour afternoon sessions available Saturday 29th February and Sunday 1st March 2020
Cost: £60/session (Parachute Series-week special)

Places will sell quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment! To apply, please email your CV to info@kerrynicholls.com

November 2019 | The Professional Masterclass Series: London

at Lanterns Studio Theatre

Extending KND’s vision for high-quality professional training in the UK, this is a further opportunity for established artists to work intensely for five mornings in an exclusive setting with multidisciplinary dance artist, Kerry Nicholls. We are thrilled that our Professional Masterclass Series will once again take place at Lanterns Studio Theatre – a fantastic performance venue in the heart of London’s Docklands. As always, each professionally-driven masterclass will run for two hours, feature live music, and promote restricted numbers for a qualitative experience at a high level.

Dates: Monday 11th – Friday 15th November 2019
Time: 10:00-12:00
Venue: Lanterns Studio Theatre, Great Eastern Enterprise, 3 Millharbour, London, E14 9XP
Cost: 5 classes (1 week): £80 (includes 1 class for FREE!) | Drop-in classes: £20/masterclass

KND Creative Coaching Opportunity
In tandem with these masterclasses and continuing KND’s commitment to professional development, KND is once again offering the opportunity to book a one-on-one Creative Coaching session with Kerry. These hour-long, afternoon sessions are offered at a special rate for those participating in the morning masterclasses.

1-hour afternoon sessions available 11th – 15th November 2019
Cost: £50/session (masterclass-week special)

Places will sell quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment! To apply, please email your CV to info@kerrynicholls.com

July 2019 | Professional Masterclass Series: Birmingham

at Birmingham Royal Ballet Studios

Extending KND’s vision for high-quality professional training in the UK, this is a further opportunity for professional dance artists to work intensely for three mornings in an exclusive setting with multidisciplinary dance artist, Kerry Nicholls.

We are very excited that our Professional Masterclass Series will be offered outside of London for the first time and are thrilled to be able to present this opportunity in partnership with Birmingham Royal Ballet. Each professionally-driven masterclass will run for two hours, feature live music, and promote restricted numbers for a qualitative experience at a high level. Masterclasses are followed by one hour of time and space dedicated to networking, encouraging the opportunity to connect with fellow dance artists.

Dates: Wednesday 3rd – Friday 5th July 2019
Time: 10:00-12:00
Venue: Birmingham Royal Ballet Studios, 7 Thorp St, Birmingham, B5 4AU
Cost: £20/masterclass

KND Creative Coaching Opportunity
In tandem with these masterclasses and continuing KND’s commitment to professional development, KND is offering the opportunity to book a one-on-one Creative Coaching session with Kerry. These hour-long, afternoon sessions are offered at a special rate for those participating in the morning masterclasses.

1-hour afternoon sessions available 3rd – 5th July 2019
Cost: £50/session (masterclass-week special)

Our Professional Masterclass Series: Birmingham is open to all professional dancers interested in joining us in the West Midlands and not exclusively to those living and working in Birmingham, though we are super excited to connect with lots of local independent dance artists too.

Places will sell quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment! To apply, please email your CV to info@kerrynicholls.com

June 2019 | Professional Masterclass Series: London

at Lanterns Studio Theatre

Extending KND’s vision for high-quality professional training in the UK, this is a further opportunity for established artists to work intensely for five mornings in an exclusive setting with multidisciplinary dance artist, Kerry Nicholls. We are thrilled that our Professional Masterclass Series will once again take place at Lanterns Studio Theatre – a fantastic performance venue in the heart of London’s Docklands. As always, each professionally-driven masterclass will run for two hours, feature live music, and promote restricted numbers for a qualitative experience at a high level.

Dates: Monday 17th – Friday 21st June 2019
Time: 10:00-12:00
Venue: Lanterns Studio Theatre, Great Eastern Enterprise, 3 Millharbour, London, E14 9XP
Cost: 5 classes (1 week): £80 (includes 1 class for FREE!) | Drop-in classes: £20/masterclass

KND Creative Coaching Opportunity
In tandem with these masterclasses and continuing KND’s commitment to professional development, KND is once again offering the opportunity to book a one-on-one Creative Coaching session with Kerry. These hour-long, afternoon sessions are offered at a special rate for those participating in the morning masterclasses.

1-hour afternoon sessions available 17th – 21st June 2019
Cost: £50/session (masterclass-week special)

Places will sell quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment! To apply, please email your CV to info@kerrynicholls.com

The Parachute Series | June 2019

at Lanterns Studio Theatre

Extending KND’s vision for high-quality professional training in the UK, The Parachute Series is a NEW opportunity for early-career dance artists to work intensely for two mornings, in an exclusive setting with multidisciplinary dance artist, Kerry Nicholls. The Parachute Series features two days of masterclasses and Creative Coaching aimed at dance artists in their final year of training or first 3 years as graduates. Each professionally-driven masterclass will run for two hours, feature live music and promote restricted numbers for a qualitative experience. Masterclasses are followed by one hour of networking, encouraging the possibility to connect with fellow dance artists.

We are thrilled to be able to pilot The Parachute Series at Lanterns Studio Theatre – a fantastic performance venue in the heart of London’s Docklands.

Dates: Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th June 2019
Time: 10:00-12:00
Venue: Lanterns Studio Theatre, Great Eastern Enterprise, 3 Millharbour, London, E14 9XP
Cost: £20/masterclass 

KND Creative Coaching Opportunity
In tandem with these masterclasses and continuing KND’s commitment to professional development, KND is offering the opportunity to book a one-on-one Creative Coaching session with Kerry. These hour-long, afternoon sessions are offered at a special rate for those participating in the morning masterclasses.

1-hour afternoon sessions available 15th – 16th June 2019
Cost: £50/session (masterclass-week special)

Places will sell quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment! To apply, please email your CV to info@kerrynicholls.com

Minding the Gap – a launch pad intensive

at Elmhurst Ballet School, Birmingham

Minding the Gap is a launch-pad intensive led by Kerry Nicholls and specifically tailored to dancers who are entering their final year of vocational training or those recently graduated from undergraduate study. This 4-day intensive encompasses high-level technique classes and audition practice, alongside professional development sessions and freelance advice. This opportunity will encourage networking, self-reflection, and goal setting, supporting participants in their development towards industry-readiness.

This year Minding the Gap is being offered as a fully immersive experience in Birmingham with the possibility of being residential. Our residential offer – at Elmhurst Ballet School – will include accommodation and meals offering greater opportunities for sharing experiences and building stronger connections without the distraction of everyday responsibilities. Alternatively there is the option of a non-residential offer for those living locally.

Dates: Monday 15th July 2019 – Thursday 18th July 2019
Venue: Elmhurst Ballet School, Birmingham
Cost: £290 (fully residential), £190 (non-residential)

To apply, please email your CV, evidencing that you are in full-time training or that you have recently graduated from undergraduate study, to info@kerrynicholls.com. All applicants will be informed if they have been successful within one week of applying.

KND Professional Masterclass Series | February 2019

at Lanterns Studio Theatre

Extending KND’s vision for high-quality professional training in the UK, this is a further opportunity for established artists to work intensely for five mornings in an exclusive setting with multidisciplinary dance artist, Kerry Nicholls. We are thrilled that our Professional Masterclass Series will once again take place at Lanterns Studio Theatre – a fantastic performance venue in the heart of London’s Docklands. As always, each professionally-driven class will run for two hours, feature live music, and promote restricted numbers for a qualitative experience at a high level.

Dates: Monday 11th – Friday 15th February 2019
Time: 10:00-12:00
Venue: Lanterns Studio Theatre, Great Eastern Enterprise, 3 Millharbour, London, E14 9XP
Cost: 5 classes (1 week): £80 (includes 1 class for FREE!) | Drop-in classes: £20/class

KND Creative Coaching Opportunity
In tandem with these masterclasses and continuing KND’s commitment to professional development, KND is once again offering the opportunity to book a one-on-one Creative Coaching session with Kerry. These hour-long, afternoon sessions are offered at a special rate for those participating in the morning masterclasses.

1-hour afternoon sessions available 11th-15th February 2019
Cost: £50/session (masterclass-week special)

Places will sell quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment! To apply, please email your CV to info@kerrynicholls.com