Rosina Andrews Dance Smarter® Weekend
with LBA
17th & 18th October 2026 | LBA Studios, Edinburgh
Rosina Andrews Dance Smarter® Weekend
17th & 18th October 2026 | LBA Studios, Edinburgh | 5 Kirk Loan, Edinburgh
La Belle Arts is delighted to welcome internationally renowned dance educator, choreographer and author Rosina Andrews and her faculty to Scotland for an exclusive weekend of specialist training.
Known worldwide for her innovative #DanceSmarter® approach, Rosina has transformed the way dancers and teachers develop technical excellence, artistry and confidence. Through her internationally acclaimed Pirouette Surgery® and Leap Surgery® methods, best-selling educational resources and inspiring workshops, she has helped thousands of dancers and dance teachers unlock their full potential.
Whether you're a dance teacher looking to develop your knowledge and inspire your students, or a young dancer eager to strengthen your technique, confidence and performance skills, this exciting weekend offers a unique opportunity to learn from one of the performing arts industry's most respected educators.
Choose from our two training opportunities below.
Dance Smarter® Teachers Intensive
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October
9:30am - 4:00pm
Designed for dance teachers who are passionate about developing both themselves and their dancers, this two-day intensive combines technical training, teacher development, creativity and mindset, leaving you with practical tools, fresh inspiration and new ideas to take straight back into the studio.
Rosina Andrews helps dancers, dance teachers and performing arts professionals around the world advance dance technique, build confidence and create stronger, more knowledgeable performers through her innovative #DanceSmarter® approach.
Over the two-day intensive you'll explore:
Pirouette Surgery® & Leap Surgery® with Rosina Andrews
Jazz & Contemporary classes with the Rosina Andrews Method Faculty
Safe Stretch & Strength
Floor work, transitions and tricks
Artist development and improving performance quality
Mindset and confidence coaching
Rebooting creativity, choreography and class planning
Teaching and developing younger dancers (5–8 years)
Practical ideas and resources to take straight back into your own classes
Whether you're looking to refresh your teaching, develop your dancers' technique, build confidence within your team or reconnect with your own creativity, this intensive is designed to leave you feeling inspired, motivated and equipped with practical strategies you can implement immediately.
Rosina's teacher intensives regularly sell out, so early booking is recommended.
Investment
£350 – First Teacher
£245 – Each Additional Teacher from the same school
Dance Smarter® Young Dancer Intensive
Saturday 17th October
4:30pm - 7:00pm
An exciting afternoon of specialist training designed to help dancers build stronger technique, greater confidence and a deeper understanding of their training. Working alongside Rosina Andrews and her faculty, dancers will explore technical excellence, performance quality and mindset in a fun, supportive and inspiring environment.
The workshop combines technical training with conditioning, artist development and a confidence-boosting mindset session to help dancers become more knowledgeable, well-rounded performers.
Samuel Downing will begin the workshop with a dancer-focused warm-up and Safe Stretch & Strength session, exploring effective conditioning, flexibility and strength.
Rosina will then bring the techniques from her iconic training books to life with her renowned Pirouette Surgery® and Leap Surgery® sessions, helping dancers understand the foundations behind stronger, safer and more successful turns and leaps.
Alongside the physical training, dancers will also explore artist development and mindset, encouraging them to build confidence, self-belief and a positive approach to their training and performance.
Suitable for dancers of varying levels. Dancers must have their dance teacher's permission to attend.
Investment
£30
Why choose LBA?
We’re passionate about providing every student with a nurturing space to grow and thrive. Whether your child dreams of a performing arts career or simply wants to explore a creative hobby, we offer classes to suit all interests and levels.
Our experienced, qualified instructors bring cutting-edge dance and performing arts training to students, helping them achieve their best. At LBA, we’re more than a school—we’re a family, here to support your child at every hop, skip and leap in their journey!