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Martin Dutton leads an adult ballet workshop at Active Dansa, Lisburn on Sunday 13 September 2026, 2.30pm to 4.00pm. The class works through barre, centre and repertoire. It is open to all adult ballet dancers in Northern Ireland, not only Active Dansa students.
Key details
Date: Sunday 13 September 2026
Time: 2.30pm to 4.00pm
Venue: Active Dansa, 68-72 Chapel Hill, Lisburn BT28 1BW
Class: barre, centre and repertoire
Booking: email info@activedansa.com to secure a place
About Martin Dutton
Martin began dancing at four and trained at The Hammond, the Royal Ballet Upper School and Central School of Ballet. He danced corps de ballet and soloist roles with Northern Ballet Theatre, then moved to Denmark to dance soloist and principal roles with Peter Schaufuss. He joined The Hammond in 2007 and became its Head of Boys in 2019. His career as a dancer, teacher, choreographer and adjudicator spans more than 30 years.
Earlier the same day, Martin teaches the ballet classes for Active Dansa's UNFOLD pre-professional programme.
Details from Active Dansa's Instagram post of 9 September 2026.
Who it's for
Adult ballet dancers in Northern Ireland. The workshop is open to dancers from any school.
Schedule
Sunday 13 September 2026, 2.30pm to 4.00pm.
Important
For the most up-to-date timings, please confirm via the official organiser website.
Workshop essentials
Bloch Zenith Stretch Canvas Ballet Shoes (Ladies, Pink)
The full-sole canvas slipper most adult beginners in Irish studios start in. Soft, forgiving, breathes well in a warm studio.
€26
Bloch Prolite 2 Split-Sole Canvas (Girls, Pink)
The split-sole canvas shoe kids graduate to once a teacher says their feet are ready - more articulation than full-sole, lighter for pointing.
€18
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