Orlando Ballet Workshops, Masterclasses & Additional Programming

Acro-Contemporary Workshop

Sundays, September 7 – October 12 • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Orlando Ballet School Students: All levels
Visiting Students: All levels
Cost: $215.00

Get ready to flip, flow, and fly! This high-energy workshop blends the strength and agility of acrobatics with the creativity and expression of contemporary dance. Students will explore dynamic floor work, partner balances, and expressive choreography in a fun and supportive environment. Participants will build confidence, coordination, and performance skills—while having a blast!

Dress Code

Girls	Boys
Orlando Ballet School Uniform	Orlando Ballet School Uniform
Any solid-colored leotard (no attached skirts, detachable skirts, or tutus)	All-in-one white fitted shirt with black tights or black biker shorts
Pink or flesh-tone ballet tights	White nylon socks with white ballet shoes
Capezio EJ2 Caramel Jazz Shoe	Capezio EJ2 Black Jazz Shoes

Items can be purchased at DanceWear Corner.

Master Class with Artistic Director, Jorden Morris

Sunday, September 14 • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Orlando Ballet School Students: Levels 3A and up
Visiting Students: Ages 13+
Cost: $40.00

Orlando Ballet Artistic Director Jorden Morris is an Alberta-born, internationally renowned ballet choreographer and director. He trained at the Banff Centre School of Fine Arts and Royal Winnipeg Ballet School. Morris began his career with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) after graduating and quickly rose to the rank of principal dancer, performing lead roles in both classical and contemporary works. After retiring from his career on stage, Morris studied choreography and theater arts at New York University, as well as early French choreography from Claude Bessy and Serge Golovine of the Paris Opera. Morris then expanded his career, becoming Ballet Master and Assistant to the Director at Boston Ballet. He rose to the rank of Chief Ballet Master and was the Interim Director for the 2001 season. After returning to Canada as Associate School Director for RWB, Morris was commissioned to create his first full-length work, Peter Pan. This production became the best-selling production in RWB’s history until it was surpassed three years later by his next full-length ballet, Moulin Rouge® – The Ballet. Morris has also choreographed for the Genie and Gemini awards which were broadcast nationally and featured dancers from The National Ballet of Canada and Royal Winnipeg Ballet.

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.	Check-in
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.	Class with Jorden Morris
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Q & A with Jorden Morris

Master Class with Director of Education, Christopher Alloways-Ramsey

Sunday, September 14 • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Orlando Ballet School Students: Levels 1-2 and up
Visiting Students: Ages 9-12
Cost: $40.00

Christopher Alloways-Ramsey is the Director of Education for the Orlando Ballet School, overseeing Orlando Ballet’s nationally recognized school and serving as director of the Orlando Ballet II. Previously, Christopher was an assistant professor of Dance at the University of Utah and Recruitment Director for the Ballet Program. Before completing his MFA in Choreography from Jacksonville University, in 2019 Christopher graduated cum laude from Harvard University, ALB, in June 2003. Christopher danced professionally for Boston Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Ballet West, BalletMet, and Alabama Ballet, dancing a wide range of roles from the international classical repertoire to the works of independent contemporary choreographers. Christopher received the majority of his classical training from Mira Popovich and Dame Sonia Arova. Christopher additionally studied as a full-merit scholarship student at the School of American Ballet, Kirov Academy, San Francisco Ballet School, and Houston Ballet Academy. As an educator, Christopher has been on faculty at the University of Utah, the American Academy of Ballet, Boston Arts Academy, Boston Ballet, Boston Conservatory, and The Florida Ballet Conservatory. His former students are currently employed worldwide in ballet, modern, contemporary, and Broadway companies. Christopher was a 2013 recipient of the Surdna National Artists Teacher Fellowship Award. In 2014 to 2016, Christopher worked in Cape Town, South Africa, as a Ballet Master for Cape Dance Company and Head of the Classical Ballet Department at Cape Academy of Performing Arts. In addition, Christopher has been a guest instructor and repetiteur, staging classical works and teaching internationally and across the United States. As a coach and principal stager for competitions, Christopher has mentored dancers awarded medals in the South African International Ballet Competition, YAGP Paris, Puerto Rico Classical Dance Competition, and The American Ballet Competition.

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.	Check-in
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.	Class with Christopher Alloways-Ramsey
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Q & A with Christopher Alloways-Ramsey

Dress Code

Girls	Boys
Orlando Ballet School Uniform	Orlando Ballet School Uniform
Any solid-colored leotard	All in one. White fitted shirt with black tights or black bike shorts
Pink or flesh-tone ballet tights	White nylon socks
Pink or flesh-tone ballet shoes	White ballet shoes

Items can be purchased at DanceWear Corner.

Swan Lake Variation Workshop

Sunday, October 12 • 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $100.00

Orlando Ballet School Students: Level 3A+
Visiting Students: Ages 13+
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Orlando Ballet School Students: Levels 1B – 2B
Visiting Students: Ages 9-12
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Orlando Ballet School is excited to announce the 2025 Classical Variation Workshop. This year, the focus is on one of the most iconic ballets of all time — Swan Lake. During this special workshop, students will not only learn choreography from Swan Lake but will also explore the nuances of the role, deepen their understanding of technique, and refine their presentation and artistry. It’s a wonderful opportunity for young dancers to engage more deeply with classical repertoire and grow as performers. Students who participate in this workshop will receive a discount code for the Orlando Ballet ‘s presentation of Swan Lake, October 16 – 19 2025, at Dr. Phillips Center’s Steinmetz Hall.

Dress Code

Girls	Boys
Orlando Ballet School Uniform	Orlando Ballet School Uniform
Any solid-colored leotard (no attached skirts, detachable skirts, or tutus)	All in one. White fitted shirt with black tights or black bike shorts
Pink or flesh-tone ballet tights	White nylon socks
Pink or flesh-tone ballet shoes	White ballet shoes

Items can be purchased at DanceWear Corner.

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