2026 edition : July 10th to 18th 2026, more info to come.
About
Designed for adults amateur dancers (level intermediate and up), this international summer camp is a unique opportunity to learn and perform a complete ballet from the classical répertoire alongside professional ballet dancers.
You will spend 8 intensive (yet fun) days taking a morning ballet class and learning the répertoire with our international team of teachers.
Exemple of a typical day :
- 9-10.30am : ballet class in groups
- 11-12.30am : rehearsal in groups
- 2pm-5pm : rehearsal together or in groups
- 5.15-6.15pm : Pilates & stretching class
Participants should have at least an intermediate level of ballet training (at least 2-3 years of practice). Dancing on pointe is not mandatory.
Participants will be divided in groups by our teachers. Ballet classes will be at one of our studios: Le studio de la Manu (for the whole week) or La Barge (only for the first couple of days). Rehearsals will be held either in one of our ballet studios or directly on stage.
There is no selection, however every booking needs to be confirmed by the organisation team. Then a non refundable deposit is asked to validate the booking. The number of participants is limited to 34. Participants must be at least 16 years old on the 1st day of the course.
The camp starts on Friday July 10th with a welcoming event in the evening (at 7pm). Ballet classes and rehearsals will start on Saturday 11th at 9am.
The ballet learned during the week will be performed, in costumes, at l’espace du Roudour theater, a local theater. The performance will be open to the public.
The Stage from L’espace du Roudour theater where the performance and most rehearsals will be held.
Join us to experience this amazing week dedicated to Ballet. It’s a unique time to meet other fellow adult ballet enthousiasts from around the globe. You won’t regret it!
Sleeping Beauty 2025
Giselle 2024
A Folk Tale 2023
Teachers and Repertoire
This year we will dance Coppélia at l’espace du Roudour. The version danced will be adapted from the original version to fit in a 1h30 performance.
Teachers and dancers:
Zuzana Zahradníková: Zuzana Zahradnikova was born in Olomouc, Moravia and received her dance education at the Dance Conservatory Prague in the Czech Republic. She then went on to join the Bavarian State Ballet in 1999 where she quickly climbed the ranks from Corps de Ballet to First Soloist. During her time with the Ballet, Zuzana performed in numerous classical ballets by famous choreographers Marius Petipa, Alexei Ratmansky, John Cranko, John Neumeier, P.Bart and more. Additionally she had the opportunity to perform contemporary works by Jiří Kylián, Pina Bausch, Hans van Manen and William Forsythe to name a few. After 17 years with the Bavarian State Ballet, Zuzana began freelancing in working with artists “Fabien Prioville dance company” (Pina Bausch) Tim-Otto Roth and Richard Siegal and continuing to guest with the Bavarain State Ballet in Münich, Ballet des Saarländischen Staatstheater and Ballet of Difference in Köln. As a dancer she worked with many choreographers including: Jiri Kylian, William Forsythe, Nacho Duato, John Neumeier, Sir Peter Wright, R.Barra, H.van Manen, Lucinda Childs, M.Ek, M.Schläpfer, T.Kohler, J.Mannes, D.Bombana, L.Massine, R.Siegal, A.Barton, A.Ratmansky, F.Prioville. In 2020 she became Ballet Master with the company ‘Ballet of Difference’ at Schauspiel Köln. Since 2021 she has worked internationally as a guest teacher. Recently she was staging piece from Richard Siegal “Unitxt”. From 2023 she is as well certificated GYROKINESIS® trainer and from 2024 as well certificated GYROTONIC® trainer. In 2025 Zuzana also got her “Diplôme d’état de Professeur de danse classique”.
Chee Shong Soon: With over 15 years of experience teaching adult ballet, Chee Shong Soon has dedicated his career to inspiring dancers of all ages and abilities. His mission is simple: to help every adult build a strong foundation in ballet technique while rediscovering the joy, artistry, and freedom of movement. As Artistic Director of Second Chance Ballet in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Chee Shong has created a welcoming and inclusive space where adults can grow in confidence, skill, and passion for dance.
A true testament to lifelong learning, Chee Shong’s ballet journey began later in life when he returned to the studio in his late 20s with a passion that has transformed his life ever since. Alongside teaching, he has performed in numerous stage productions including The Merry Widow, The King and I, Orpheus in the Underworld, and taken on iconic roles such as Rothbart (Swan Lake), the High Brahmin (La Bayadère), Espada (Don Quixote), Hilarion (Giselle), and Gurn (La Sylphide).
More than just focusing on technique, Chee Shong brings patience, creativity, camaraderie, and a spirit of well-being to every class. Under his leadership, Second Chance Ballet has flourished, staging beloved productions such as Giselle, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and Swan Lake. His approach blends precise instruction with safe progression and expressive artistry; empowering adults to push beyond limitations and discover that it’s never too late to experience the magic of ballet.
Julie Dupas: Julie is a Pilates teacher. She worked as a Biology teacher for 5 years and has a PhD in Biology. She is passionate about ballet and danced at the Brest Conservatory for 4 years, she also participated in 5 editions of the original Finnish ballet camp that inspired this French edition. She’s a certified Pilates teachers and currently teaches Pilates, mat and reformer, in Amsterdam. She’s the founder of this ballet camp for adults. She also has her own adult ballet company in Amsterdam: Amsterdam Amateur Ballet.
Dancers: To be confirmed
Fees
€550,-
This fee doesn’t include food, accomodations or travel. Travelling needs to be arranged by the participant themselves. However, you can find some help in the next sections “Travel” and “Accomodation”.
We also offer a “Room & Board” option for our participants. This will be offered separately and will have to be paid at least 6 weeks before registration. Price and fees can be found in the “Room & Board” section.
Fees can be paid in 2 instalments, the first installment has to be paid upon registration and the last installment will have to be paid at least 6 weeks before the course starting date. Our refund policy can be found in our terms and condition.
To register go to the “registration/inscription” page of our website a d follow the instructions.
Only full applications (fees included) will be taken into account.
Travel
By train: MORLAIX Train Station is directly connected by TGV (fast speed train) by the line PARIS -BREST (multiple daily trains). Other local and national lines also operate on this station. Please book your train early. They do sell out.
By plane: Brest Bretagne airport is located less than 60km away from Morlaix and has a direct line to multiple national and european cities. If you need to transfer in Paris, avoid changing airport during your transfer. From Brest airport, you can rent a car, or take the free shuttle to Brest city center and take either a bus or a train to Morlaix.
From Morlaix train or bus station, transports may be arranged. Feel free to contact us!
By car: Morlaix is directly located on the RN12 (freely connecting Brest to Rennes).
Sanitary precaution : following the current governmental guidelines regarding the pandemic, you will likely need a european health passport (based on QR code). Currently proof of full vaccination by recognized vaccine or proof of getting Covid for more than 2 weeks but less than 6 months is needed to obtain such document.
To return to your country you might need a PCR or antigenic test, those can be done at the medical laboratory for respectively 50€ and 25€.
Accomodation
This year we are now offering a “Room an Board” option. We will be hosted at the “Château du Nec’Hoat”, in either the west part of the castle or it’s annexe “La sellerie du Nec’Hoat”.
Rightly placed at the entrance of Morlaix, the Nec’Hoat castle will be hosting us this summer, either in an wonderful 3 story flat or in its annexe, all within its beautifule 17 acres park. Recently renovated with care to offer you all the comforts, this family-home, full of character, will charm you with its neat and warm decoration. Here are some pictures that will make to travel to Brittany!
Bed sheets, pillow, blankets and a bath towel will be provided. There is a washing machine at the castle.
Room & Board is offered in double room or in private rooms. However spots are limited (10 in total), we only have 9 spots in double room and only 1 private rooms.
Room and Board is offered from Friday july 5th at 4pm to Sunday 14th at 10am.
A “Meal Plan” only option is available.
Meals will be vegan and vegetarian friendly. However, this year we are NOT able to accomodate any severe allergies except for breakfast. Breakfast will be served as a self-service, so we will be able to provide the ingredients for it. A refrigerator and an equipped kitchen will be at your disposal at the castle.
Room and Board Fees
Full room and board 550€ (room in a double room +3 meals/day from friday 11th diner to sunday 20th breakfast) 6 spots left
Single room supplement +120€, 0 spot left SOLD OUT
Lunch 95€ (8 lunches from Saturday 11th to saturday 19th)
Lunch +Diner 180€ (8 lunches and 9 diners, from friday 10th diner to saturday 18th diner)
Lunches will be served at the ballet studio or the theatre. Diners will be served at the Nec’Hoat castle for all who sign up for the diner option.
If you wish to take care of your accomodation and meals by yourself, Morlaix as numerous hotels, bed and breakfast (such as La Maison Serrurier or La maison Namonaki ) as well as a hostel (Auberge de Jeunesse de Morlaix).
Houses and appartements for rent can be found on airbnb, booking.com as well as on the “office de tourisme de Morlaix” website (https://www.baiedemorlaix.bzh/fr/ ).
In order to reduce your costs, if you wish to share a room (in a hostel) or a house with an other participants, don’t hesitate to let us know, so we can put you in contact with other willing participants.
Adresses
To help you choose your accomodation, you’ll find below the adresses of our different studios:
Théâtre Espace du Roudour : rue Park ar Roudour, 29600 Saint Martin des Champs
La barge : 34 route de Paris, 29600 Morlaix
Le studio de la Manu : Cour des artistes, 42 bis Quai du Léon, La Manufacture, 29600 Morlaix
What to bring with you to ballet camp?
Below is a succint list of items you’ll need to pack
- a yoga mat (foldable one exists for packing, ex: Nyamba from decathlon)
- 2 massage ball in a socks ( 2 tennis ball work the same)
- for female identifying participants
- a pair of pink/skin colored tight (for the performance)
- a matching pair of ballet flats
- nude underwear/leotard (not white, to wear under the performance costume)
- if applicable your pointe shoes
- for male identifying participants :
- black ballet shoes
- one pair of black tight footless tight and one white t-shirt (for the show)
- necessary for simple hair and stage make up
- your regular ballet practice clothes
- a laundry bag (to separate your clothes for washing up)
- a warm jacket/ sweater : Brittany weather can be quite chilly in the evening
- a rain jacket, in Brittany an unexpected shower can arise at any time!
Sign up and Contact
To sign up for the camp or to contact us, please fill the form below.
!!!NEW!!! You can know download the registration form directly from this website by clicking on the “Registration” tab.
Terms and Conditions
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