Today's dancers need more than great technique.
The Dancer Wellness Experience is designed to help young dancers build confidence, resilience, strength and healthy habits - so they can thrive both in and ut of the studio.
Following the success of our first event, we're excited to welcome dancers aged 8-18 to another afternoon dedicated to wellbeing, confidence and performance
This Dancer Wellness Experience will blend Pilates, dance, creativity and mindfulness to help young dancers become stringer - not just physically but mentally too.
Whether they're preparing for competitions, performances or simply love to dance, this experience is deisgned to support the whole dancer.
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Helen Rackowe is an ex-professional dancer & experienced dance teacher with 19 years of teaching & over 22 years of personal practice in movement and conditioning.
A STOTT Pilates® certified instructor, Helen specialises in supporting dancers to build strength, improve alignment, & prevent injury. Pilates has been a core part of her journey since training at the London College of Dance & Drama, & she has seen first-hand how it enhances performance & supports rehabilitation.
Her teaching is rooted in the key principles of Pilates - alignment, breath, control, & precision. Helen takes time to understand each individual, offering personalised guidance & adaptations to suit all abilities. She is passionate about creating a supportive, welcoming environment where dancers can feel stronger, move better, & perform at their best.
Mike Fellows is a professional dancer, educator, and creative director with extensive international performance experience across stage, screen, and commercial work.
His credits include performances with the Spice Girls, Ed Sheeran (Brit Awards), and appearances in major productions such as Bridgerton and Rocketman, alongside work for ITV, BBC, Netflix, MTV, and Disney.
Alongside his performance career, Mike is a passionate teacher and mentor, delivering workshops and masterclasses across leading institutions. He is also the founder of Mike Fellows Creative Dance School, where he trains and inspires the next generation of dancers.
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Why parents love it...
Created with dancers' wellbeing at its heart. No two events will ever be the same. We will always inculde different elements and different instructors.
Small group atmosphere
Experienced Instructors
Parents welcome to stay
Inclusive and encouraging
Focus on confidence as well as technique
Ready to join us?
"My daughter had the best time, it was such a well organised event and beautiful venue. My daughter enjoyed it all but particularly loved the pilates session."