If you want to know where the best summer schools are, ask someone who's been before. To help you decide , we invited students who came to International Ballet Masterclasses in Prague 2006 to write something about their experiences so you can judge for yourself by reading the extracts below.

See also 2003 and 2004 and 2005 and 2006

From Susanna Plaino (Director of the Il Balletto school in Italy (who had 4 dancers attend)

Many thanks for your hospitality. The Masterclasses are FANTASTIC!! I had two very good days watching the classes!"

From Betty Jenkins from Canada

" I want you to know that your program made Peter gain confidence as a dancer and I am very pleased that he was able to do the program. Thank you again for your kindness to him.

From Cynthia Simla, freelance dancer.

First of all I d like to thank you for the wonderful opportunity you gave me by giving me the possibility to attend the 2007 Balletmasterclass in Prague. I really had a great time, thanks to the staff, the teachers and all the participants. I learnt a lot by watching all these great dancers do their steps and move. They were a real inspiration for me. Each one of the teachers gave me something different and brought me valuable insights
enhancing my evolution as a dancer. Also the location, Prague, was wonderful. All in all I just loved the workshop. Thanks for everything.

From Michelle Adam, Israeli dancer

Thank you for the course. The Don Quixote lessons especially... it was my best ballet lesson ever"

From Tamara Ledermann, UK

I Just wanted to say a huge thank you for this year's masterclasses.
I Iearnt so much and left feeling so inspired by you and all the
other incredible dancers. I truly enjoyed every moment and the two
weeks flew by!
Thank you once again and hope to see you both [Ian & Daria] again soon.

From John Svensson, from Sweden.

Thank you for a wonderful summer course in Prauge, I had a really great time during the weeks.

Kirsten Meijer, from Holland

In the crowd last Saturday I forgot to say goodbye to you and Daria. I would like to thank you both very much for having me in the 2007 masterclass. I enjoyed every minute of it and learned a lot. Especially the class with Sofiane was fantastic!!
Thank you very much again

From Stephen Wilson (dancer who had to cut short his visit due to contract starting)

I just wanted to say thank you for having me at the masterclasses. I didnt get a chance to say good bye when I left on Thursday but I enjoyed the four days very much. Prague is absolutely beautiful I look forward to going back
for a longer visit. I hope the rest of the two weeks goes well.

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