Swan Lake Summer: Beyond the Barre
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SWAN LAKE SUMMER:Beyond the Barre
11–15 January 2027
Perth, Western Australia
A collaborative ballet experience — reimagined for today’s dancers, teachers and families.
SWAN LAKE SUMMER: Beyond the Barre is not a traditional ballet summer intensive.
Led by internationally respected master teacher Scott Putman, this innovative program has been designed to move beyond technique alone, integrating artistry, communication, creativity and embodied understanding into a unique and transformative ballet experience.
At the heart of the program is a simple belief:
Great ballet training develops the whole dancer — not only technical skill, but awareness, expression, resilience and understanding.
PROGRAM FEATURES
✨ Elite ballet training
✨ EBAS (Elemental Body Alignment System)
✨ Choreography and dance-making
✨ Artistic development and musicality
✨ Teacher professional development
✨ Parent engagement and dialogue sessions
✨ Communication and reflection
✨ Swan Lake inspired creative exploration
WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAM DIFFERENT?
Many summer intensives focus primarily on technical outcomes and repetition.
SWAN LAKE SUMMER has been intentionally created to offer something broader and more connected — an experience that encourages dancers to:
Understand movement more deeply
Explore artistry and expression
Develop confidence and creativity
Engage thoughtfully with corrections and communication
Build stronger awareness of alignment and movement pathways
Connect technique with meaning and intention
The program also includes dedicated opportunities for dialogue between teachers, parents and students, helping to create healthier and more supportive approaches to ballet training.
FEATURING EBAS
Elemental Body Alignment System
Created by Scott Putman
EBAS is a series of exercises designed for structural integrity and supported range of motion.
Through anchoring and initiating movements via the pelvis, the body discovers its ability to efficiently articulate movement through experiential anatomy.
Integrated throughout the program, EBAS supports:
Movement awareness
Alignment understanding
Efficient movement pathways
Sustainable technical development
Artistic freedom and expression
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
STUDENTS
Suitable for:
Intermediate and advanced ballet students
Recreational dancers seeking artistic growth
Students exploring pre-professional pathways
Senior dancers interested in creativity and choreography
YOUNGER STUDENTS
A separate series of engaging and educational ballet classes will also be offered for younger students aged 7–10, incorporating core principles and philosophies of the program, including participation in morning EBAS classes.
TEACHERS
Teachers are warmly invited to:
Observe classes and creative sessions
Participate in professional dialogue
Attend the dedicated teacher professional development day
Explore communication and embodied learning approaches
PARENTS
Parents are invited to participate in selected dialogue sessions exploring:
Supporting young dancers
Understanding corrections and communication
Building confidence and resilience
Navigating recreational and pre-professional pathways
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
✔ Daily ballet technique classes
✔ Morning EBAS integration sessions
✔ Choreography and dance-making labs
✔ Artistic coaching and musicality work
✔ Swan Lake inspired creative exploration
✔ Reflection and communication sessions
✔ Teacher observation opportunities
✔ Dedicated teacher professional development day
✔ Parent engagement and dialogue opportunities
DATES
11–15 January 2027
LOCATION
Perth, Western Australia
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Places are intentionally limited to preserve the supportive, collaborative and high-quality nature of the experience.
Early registration is strongly encouraged.
MORE THAN TRAINING.
IT’S TRANSFORMATION.
For further information:
www.wacbta.org.au
Date
Monday 11 January 2027 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (UTC+08)Location
Silhouette Dance Studo
Level 1, 159 Onslow Road, Shenton Park WA 6008
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