This year is the 250th anniversary of the birth of English novelist Jane Austen. Her books have remained bestsellers since they were published and many have been adapted into television shows and films that contain incredible ballroom scenes and dancing. Do you wish you could be swept up by your own Mr Darcey on the dancefloor? If you want to learn the difference between Cotillions, Longways and Boulangeries, which Jane Austen enjoyed in her day, or just want to take to the floor like a Regency rake or heroine, then we have just the workshop for you. Natalie Krapf will lead you through some of dances from various period drama shows, as well as introducing some historically accurate dance moves.  No previous dance training is necessary.

Our last Regency dance workshop was very popular, so make sure you get your tickets!

Suitable for adults and young people aged 12+. Under 18s must come in a pair.

Natalie has been teaching ballet for 22 years and 17th century English Court Dancing for 12 years. She is a Junior Associate Teacher at The Royal Ballet School in Covent Garden, Guest Teacher for Central School of Ballet, Tutor for Royal Ballet School’s Affiliate Teacher’s programme, and a private ballet coach. She is the Founder and Director of Balletomane ballet company and former Dance Artist for English National Ballet, teacher for Royal Ballet School’s Primary Steps programme and Royal Opera House’s Chance to Dance programme. Natalie was born in The United States where she studied the Vaganova Technique under Beatrix Aldana de la Roche du Ronzet and danced with The Orlando City Ballet. Natalie holds a Diploma in Ballet Education from The Royal Ballet School, a Professional Graduate Certificate in Dance Teaching from The Royal Academy of Dance, and a Licentiate in Russian Ballet Teaching from the ARBTA.