Paul Chantry

Paul studied at the Central School of Ballet, London. His performance work includes, ‘The Most Incredible Thing‘ (Sadlers Wells and Austria), ‘Eternal Damnation to Sancho and Sanchez‘ (Sadlers Wells & European Tour), ‘Kismet‘ (English National Opera, London Coliseum), ‘Ballo in Maschera‘ (Royal Opera, Royal Opera House) ‘La Traviata’ (Scottish Opera, UK Tour), ‘The Tales of Hoffman’ (English National Opera, London Coliseum), ‘La Traviata’ (Grange Park Opera), and ‘Orlando’ (Opera De Lille).

Alongside his choreographic partner, Rae Piper, he has choreographed David Walliams’ Olivier Award Nominated productions of ‘Gangsta Granny‘ (3 UK Tours and West End) and ‘Billionaire Boy‘ (UK Tour and West End), ‘Demon Dentist’ (UK Tour), ’The Last Days of Mankind‘ (Bristol Old Vic Theatre), ‘The Merry Widow’ (The Royal Festival Hall, London), ‘Die Fledermaus’ (The Royal Festival Hall, London) to name but a few. 

Paul has previously been a guest teacher at Central School of Ballet, Elmhurst Ballet School, English National Ballet School, Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Kings International Ballet Academy, and Stage Internazionale di Danza del do Garda.  He has also been guest assessor at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Elmhurst Ballet School.

 

About his classes

Paul’s classes are greatly influenced by the Limon fundamentals of swings, fall and recover, and the use of gravity and weight in movement. During the classes, the dancers will investigate these elements to create dynamic and expressive movements, and explore combinations of Paul’s own distinctive and lyrical style. The classes will also emphasise the use of breath, musicality and an expansion use of space – all of which are essential qualities of the classes.

Paul thoroughly enjoys working with dancers of all ages and ability in a supportive environment. He wants nothing more than to see everyone he works with to grow as dancers, artists, and human beings.

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