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      <image:title>Meet Karis Scarlette - Nice to meet you! I began ballet classes at age 2 because I wouldn’t stop performing! Already a keen little actress and after a brief moment as a baby model, I seemed very comfortable in the ‘spotlight’ and was quickly taking classes several times a week. I was spotted by teachers of The Royal Ballet at age 6 after they held a workshop at my primary school in Hammersmith, scouting for talented children who’d benefit from specialist training at the Royal Opera House. So I began my training under the eyes of Royal Ballet heavyweights such as Sir Anthony Dowell and soon progressed into the Royal Ballet School Junior Associates program. During this time I was also an avid short distance sprinter and often competed at Linford Christie Stadium. Both physical activities supported my athletic development and trained my mindset to manage challenge and performance. After a year at Elmhurst Ballet School, I entered White Lodge, the Royal Ballet Lower School in Richmond Park at age 12 and I moved away from home to train vocationally to become a professional ballet dancer.  At 16 I was accepted into the Royal Ballet Upper School just across the road from the Royal Opera House and closer than ever to my dream. As a student I was blessed with many opportunities to guest with The Royal Ballet, dancing in productions such as of The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty. All of that changed however when I suffered a devastating injury to my spine at age 19 which brought a premature end to my stage career.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Meet Karis Scarlette - I took a few years away to work extensively on my wellbeing and physical strength, immersing myself into meditation, sport psychology, weight lifting and martial arts. I graduated the Royal Ballet School once again at age 22 as a qualified teacher, having discovered an important purpose through teaching myself how to dance and move again without pain, and renewed strength and confidence. I am now a ballet teacher and coach to many wonderful people and although I am based in Birmingham UK, I have been invited to share my journey in over 15 countries. Most of the clients I work with have experienced some kind of physical or emotional trauma similar to (and often much worse) than mine. Together we lay the foundations and develop the tools for a more joyful, strong and confident life through the art of classical ballet and by understanding our minds. My mission through group classes, 1:1 coaching, retreats and artistic residencies is to connect with as many like-minded souls as possible, from all walks of life and to assist them in becoming the best version of themselves using the discipline of the ballet technique and the transformative benefits of being mindful, positive and grateful.  Alongside classical ballet I have trained in Contemporary dance, spent some time in Buenos Aires training in Argentine Tango and studied Capoeira while teaching ballet in Brazil, all of which I continue to practice. In addition, I am also a full time classical ballet tutor at Elmhurst Ballet School and on the teaching faculty at Fabric Dance and Performers College, all located in Birmingham.</image:title>
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      <image:title>About My Retreats - The birthplace of my adult ballet retreats was Spain so I have a very strong tie to this beautiful country. My most popular retreat for many years was Ibiza where I ran 3 retreats every year for 3 years. After a further 2 years hosting my original retreat venue of Hotel Trasierra in Andalucia, I will be venturing to the outskirts of Barcelona in 2026 to begin hosting at Can Vital, details of which are coming soon. Other countries I have hosted retreats include Italy, Croatia, the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Brazil. Many more countries are on the ‘hit list’ as I spread the joy of ballet across the globe! “Our recent ballet retreat was simply life changing! I have never met such a lovely and welcoming group of fellow ballet lovers, and it’s an experience I will remember forever. Thank you.” Awards and nominations In 2028, my Ibiza Ballet Retreat at Atzaro Agroturismo Hotel won a Tatler Beauty Award for ‘Best Workout for Arms and Posture’. As of August 2024, my Baa Atoll Ballet Retreat at Avani + Fares Resort in the Maldives is a finalist for Destination Deluxe’s ‘Wellness Program of the Year 2024’.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Barcelona Ballet Retreat - Your retreat includes:</image:title>
      <image:caption>Your own double or twin room. En suite bathroom in all single occupancy rooms (shared bathroom for twin rooms). Daily meals using all locally sourced, healthy and delicious ingredients prepared by our private chef. Daily group classes including ballet, floorbarre, repertoire workshops, breathwork, sunrise and sunset stretching sessions. Created by KARIS merchandise. Use of the salt water pool with views of Monserrat mountain range, gym and Finnish sauna plus the surrounding natural forest grounds. Access to the hygge style wine Bodega and Crypt. Access to all additional facilities such as the Pétanque and ping-pong! What's not included? Your flights to and from Barcelona. I will provide you with flight recommendations upon your enquiry to book this retreat. Transfers to and from Can Vital. Transfers will be organised by the venue and paid for upon check in.* Massages, which can be arranged in advance. Local wine tasting afternoon session, which can be arranged and paid for in advance for those who wish to participate.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Dublin Mini Retreat - Your Mini Retreat includes: 3.5 hours of ballet classes over 2 days. 30mins mobility and Progressing Ballet Technique training. 30mins stretching and relaxation session. 4.5 hours of repertoire workshops and rehearsals. 30min showcase for invited friends and family. Souvenir photographs. Invitation to join a group meal at a local restaurant on Saturday night. What’s not included? Accommodation if you are travelling from outside of Dun Laoghaire however recommendations are available upon request. Your travel expenses to and from the studio and/or to and from Dublin. Your food and drink throughout the weekend.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>175 Euro Your participation is secured by a 30% deposit, and please note this deposit is non-refundable but can be transferrable. Payments must be completed in full no later than 4 weeks before the start date of the retreat after which time no refunds are available on either balance. New bookings made after this date will need to be completed in full.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Live Group Ballet Class - What is included? We will have the pleasure of having a live pianist with us to ensure we find our rhythm and soul again after many months in lockdown. I will take you through a very thorough ballet barre, centre practice including allegro before finishing with a deep and relaxing stretching session. This class is designed to bring your awareness back into your body, into the studio and to generally have fun with our adult ballet community once again!</image:title>
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      <image:title>Pointe Work Safety and Preparation - Common Pointe Work Injuries Include: Blisters and corns are probably the most common pointe work injury and can be very painful especially if in the ‘wrong’ place! The secret is don’t wait for them to come - tape your toes individually using micropore tape and consider using individual gel toe pads. Ingrowing toenails are common and also very painful. Making sure your toenails are healthy and hard is essential. Manage your diet to ensure you get enough vitamins and minerals that support nail growth and when cutting your nails, always round off the edges or the nail. You may need to seek medical advice if the issue doesn’t improve or becomes more painful. Bunions in dancers are often a result of repetitive strain and pressure on the big and baby toe joints. It’s vital to stretch and relieve the muscles in and around the foot and lower leg area daily. Please consult your doctor if your bunions are causing you pain or you are worried about how pointe work will effect them. More extreme injuries seen in professional dancers are twisted or sprained ankles, broken toes or metatarsals, shin splints and osgood schlatters.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Pointe Work Safety and Preparation - Metatarsal Contractions These remedial exercises are as much a brain exercise as they are a foot one! They require a lot of concentration and repetition. Begin sitting like me in this picture with one foot flat on the floor. Align your foot so that your second toe is in line with your shin bone and make sure your toes are flat. Now contract your foot to make a dome shape, imagining leaving your toes where they are on the floor - don’t let them curl! By raising the underneath part of the middle of your foot into a dome shape while keeping your toes straight, the metatarsal heads (the big knuckles you can see protruding from my foot) will also lift away from the floor, creating a bridge. Hold the contraction for a few seconds and then release. Repeat this 10 times on each foot. These exercises aren by far the most important conditioning exercises for any dancer, especially those who wish to dance en pointe. I recommend a daily practice but if this is not possible, then no less than 4 times a week.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Pointe Work Safety and Preparation - Single Leg Calf Rises A professional dancer needs to perform a minimum of 32 single leg calf rises consecutively. To begin pointe work, I require clients to be able to perform between 12-16 consecutive calf rises with correct alignment of the ankle joint. The heel and ankle should be perfectly aligned over the ball of the foot, with the body weight placed directly over the big toe, second toe and possibility third toe (depending on the shape of the foot). The knee joint should also be lengthened with the muscles of the thigh activated to ensure the knee doesn’t bend when you lift your heel from the floor. Use the glute of the standing leg to assist your calf raise.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Pointe Work Safety and Preparation - Glut Bridges Lie on the floor face up with your feet hip width apart, shoulders relaxed and arms at the side with palms facing the ceiling. Pelvis is neutral to begin. Now, flatten your lower spine to the ground by squeezing your glutes like you are holding a your winning lottery ticket between your buttocks! Then lift your pelvis off of the floor, keeping your rib cage closed, abdominals and glutes engaged until your upper body forms a diagonal line with your thigh bones and knees. The secret is to maintain the glut activation and pelvic tuck even as you lower the pelvis back to the floor. Repeat this movement 10 times in sets of 3 (30 in total) with a 15 second rest in between each set. I recommend this exercises be done 4 times a week.</image:title>
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