MASTERCLASSES
GLASGOW
30TH AUGUST 2026
ROYAL CONSERVATOIRE OF SCOTLAND WALLACE STUDIOS
9 - 15+ YEARS
BRINGING THE BALLET NIGHTS EXPERIENCE TO THE NEXT GENERATION
Returning to Glasgow in 2026, Ballet Nights Masterclasses invite the next generation of dancers to experience an unforgettable day of intensive training, artistic development, and creative exploration.
Join the team behind London’s acclaimed Ballet Nights and train alongside an international cohort of guest artists, coaches, and leading professionals from the world of dance. This year’s Glasgow Masterclass features special guest instructors Sea Maeda and Harris Bell, stars of The Royal Ballet, offering students the rare opportunity to learn directly from two of ballet’s most exciting and upcoming artists.
Led by industry experts, the Ballet Nights Intensive brings the energy, excellence, and inspiration of the Ballet Nights stage directly to Scotland. Students will enjoy exclusive access to renowned choreographers, performers, and creatives, gaining invaluable insight into the artistry and discipline behind a professional dance career.
Designed for aspiring dancers aged 9–15+, the Glasgow Masterclass takes place in exceptional facilities and provides a unique opportunity to train, create, and be inspired by some of the brightest talents in ballet today.
JUNIOR GROUP 9 - 11 YEARS
MID GROUP 12 - 14 YEARS
SENIOR GROUP 15+ YEARS
COURSE FEE £120.00
Students receive:
• Train with industry-leading professionals
• Choreography taken straight from Ballet Nights productions
• Focused, individual coaching to refine technique and build confidence
WHY CHOOSE BALLET NIGHTS MASTERCLASSES?
Train With Industry-Leading Professionals ✓
Dancers learn directly from the artists behind Ballet Nights, gaining first-hand experience from performers working at the highest level.
Exclusive Ballet Nights Repertoire ✓
Students have the rare opportunity to learn choreography taken straight from Ballet Nights productions — repertoire normally performed on professional stages.
Individual Attention That Supports Real Progress ✓
Dancers will receive focused, individual coaching to help refine their technique, build confidence, and support their next stage of training
A Well-Rounded Training Experience ✓
Classes cover classical ballet, contemporary, lyrical, and repertoire, supporting versatility and preparing dancers for auditions, training programmes, and performance opportunities.
Inspiration, Insight, and Aspiration ✓
Dancers gain valuable insight into professional rehearsal and performance standards, while meeting and being inspired by Ballet Nights stars who have walked the path they aspire to follow.
Whether your child is training intensively or simply passionate about dance, Ballet Nights Masterclasses are designed to motivate, challenge, and inspire the next generation of artists.
"I am delighted to be leading the Ballet Nights Glasgow Masterclasses for 2026. As part of the faculty last year, it was a real joy to see so many talented, hard‑working and dedicated young dancers sharing their passion for dance and learning from such inspiring teachers.
In the lead-up to the Ballet Nights performances at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow, I’m especially excited for this year’s masterclasses. With an exceptional faculty of teachers and accompanists, dancers will have the opportunity to explore a variety of styles while developing their technique and artistry, all within a warm and supportive environment in the beautiful studios at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.” - Louisa Ross (Ballet Nights Masterclasses Glasgow, Course Leader)"
- Louisa Ross
Lecturer in Modern Ballet; Classical Ballet Technique, Repertoire, Pointe Work & Solos
SCHEDULE
SENIORS
10:00 - 11:30
11:45 - 13:00
13:45 - 14:45
15:00 - 16:00
16:00 - 16:30
Ballet
Contemporary / Creative / Repertoire
Repertoire (Group 1 & Group 2 Girls)
Commercial
Q&A
Sae Maeda & Harris Bell
Madeline Squire
Sae Maeda
TBC
All
MIDS
10:00 - 11:15
11:45 - 13:15
13:45 - 14:45
15:00 - 16:00
16:00 - 16:30
Ballet
Repertoire (Group 1 & Group 2 Girls)
Q&A
Commercial
Contemporary / Creative / Repertoire
TBC
Sae Maeda
Harris Bell
Madeline Squire
All
JUNIOR
10:00 - 11:15
11:45 - 13:15
13:45 - 14:45
15:00 - 16:00
16:00 - 16:30
Q&A
Contemporary / Creative / Repertoire
Ballet
Commercial
Group Repertoire
Louisa Ross
TBC
Madeline Squire
Louisa Ross
All
Subject to change. Once registered, dancers will receive their confirmed schedule.
MEET THE TEAM
Sae Maeda
Japanese dancer Sae Maeda is a First Soloist of The Royal Ballet. She joined The Royal Ballet's Aud Jebsen Young Dancers Programme from the start of the 2017/18 Season and was promoted to Artist in 2018, to First Artist, 2022, Soloist in 2023 and First Soloist, in 2024.Maeda was born in Yokohama and began dancing aged seven. She trained at Mayumi Kinouchi Ballet School and at The Royal Ballet School on a Prix de Lausanne scholarship.Her repertory with the Company includes Olga (Onegin), Perdita (The Winter's Tale), Ren (MADDADDAM) and roles in Serenade, Symphony in C, Rhapsody, The Dante Project, Asphodel Meadows and Infra. She has created roles in Jessica Lang's Twinkle and Untitled, 2023. Maeda's awards include Critics' Circle National Dance Awards 2023 Emerging Dancer.
Louisa Ross
Originally from Hampshire, Louisa Ross (née Hassell) trained at Parkewood School of Dance, Royal Ballet Associates and Central School of Ballet. After graduating, she joined Scottish Ballet, enjoying an 11-year career performing works by Peter Darrell, Frederick Ashton, Ashley Page, George Balanchine, William Forsythe and Krzysztof Pastor. Since 2014, Louisa has taught at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, becoming Programme Coordinator for BA Modern Ballet in 2021. She also teaches Junior Conservatoire, Scottish Ballet Associates and BBO Scholars, and holds qualifications from the Royal Academy of Dance and RCS, plus Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy since 2017, today enthusiastically.
Harris Bell
Scottish dancer Harris Bell is a Soloist of The Royal Ballet. He joined The Royal Ballet’s Aud Jebsen Young Dancers Programme from the start of the 2018/19 Season and was promoted to Artist in 2019, First Artist in 2023, and Soloist in 2025.
Growing up in Dollar, Scotland, he started ballet at the age of seven and went on to train at Elmhurst Ballet School and The Royal Ballet School, graduating through the school. His repertory with the Company includes Paris (Romeo and Juliet), Prince Gremin (Onegin), Zeb (MADDADDAM), Antigonus (The Winter's Tale), Spanish dance (Swan Lake, The Nutcracker), Matvei (A Month in the Country) and roles in Anemoi and Like Water for Chocolate. He has created roles in Jessica Lang's Twinkle and Untitled, 2023.
Madeline Squire
Madeline Squire is a creative dance artist, choreographer, and movement director. She was a First Artist dancer with Scottish Ballet for eleven years, as well as a Guest Artist, performing at Lincoln Centre with Scottish Ballet
2026. She was awarded most recently, Artist in Residence, at The University of Edinburgh, Moray House School of Education and Sport. She creates works both with digital dance as well as on stage.
Her work is influenced from her own experience of neurological recovery and approach to disability. Celebrating and exploring the beauty in uniqueness, with a new perspective of working. She has created work independently and
for Scottish Ballet, United Nations, Nowness, The University of Edinburgh, Royal Opera House (Draft Works), Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, London Vocational Ballet School and more.
LOCATION
HOW TO GET HERE
By Bus:
Glasgow's extensive bus network serves the city centre with frequent services.
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There is a bus stop directly on Renfrew Street, right outside the venue.
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Alternatively, many routes stop near Sauchiehall Street or Hope Street (both a short walk away).
Walking Directions (from Brighton Station):
Approx. 10 minutes walk.
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Exit Queen Street Station onto George Square
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Head north on West Nile Street or North Hanover Street
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Continue uphill towards Cowcaddens / Sauchiehall Street
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Follow signs for Renfrew Street
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The venue is located at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3DB
By Train:
Glasgow Queen Street Station – approx. 10-minute walk to the venue.
Glasgow Central Station – approx. 15-minute walk to the venue.
From either station, you can walk directly (see walking directions below), or take a short bus or taxi ride into the city centre.
Walking Directions (from Glasgow Queen Street Station):
Approx. 10 minutes walk.
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Exit Queen Street Station onto George Square
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Head north on West Nile Street or North Hanover Street
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Continue uphill towards Cowcaddens / Sauchiehall Street
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Follow signs for Renfrew Street
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The venue is located at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3DB
BALLET NIGHTS UK TOUR 2026
11 MARCH — 3 OCTOBER 2026
In March 2026, we embark on our first-ever UK tour, bringing our acclaimed format to the Opera House Manchester, Theatre Royal Brighton, and Richmond Theatre, followed by our October landing at Darlington Hippodrome.
Audiences will experience a uniquely curated programme spanning classical favourites, modern masterpieces, emerging talent, and brand-new creations that redefine what a dance show can be, with additional venues and dates soon to be announced.
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