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Tono Ferriol mid-movement in a contemporary phrase. © Koen De Clerck / Kodec Photography

Summer Intensive · 3–5 August 2026

Classical & Contemporary Summer Intensive

Three evenings with Tono Ferriol Studio Aakash, Ghent Intermediate & Advanced
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The Intensive

Classical training into contemporary work.

Two halves a night — refine your technique at the barre and in the center, then ground it in contemporary movement and build choreography together.

01

Classical foundation

A warm-up rooted in standard classical training. Barre exercises to open your range of motion, then center work to find your own movement quality.

15-minute break
02

Contemporary & creation

Grounded movement through Horton, Limón and Cunningham techniques — creating choreographic material together.

Three evenings · 3–5 August · 19:00–22:00 at Studio Aakash. Ballet shoes for the classical work, socks for the contemporary.

Portrait of Tono Ferriol.
© Rasmus Kull

Your teacher

Tono Ferriol

A Spanish dancer and choreographer shaped by renowned European companies, Tono shares his passion for classical and contemporary dance with Ghent's community of dance lovers.

He trained at the Real Conservatorio Profesional de Danza Mariemma in Madrid, then danced with Europa Danse in Brussels, the Croatian National Theatre Split, and the Moravian Theatre Olomouc — in works including Giselle, The Nutcracker, La Bayadère and Carmen — and appeared as a guest artist with the English National Ballet in Christopher Wheeldon's Cinderella. Most recently he danced with the Vanemuine Estonian National Theatre.

Today he works as a freelance teacher, dancer and choreographer across Europe, collaborating with companies and brands including Cartier, Luxembourg Ballet and Glen Lambrecht Ballet.

Tono Ferriol partnering in a classical rehearsal.
© Koen De Clerck / Kodec Photography
Tono Ferriol in rehearsal.
© Koen De Clerck / Kodec Photography

Pricing

Take the full intensive, or a single evening.

Single evening €40 drop-in, one session

Join any one of the three evenings on its own.

Full pass €105 all three evenings

The complete intensive — three evenings of classical and contemporary work.

Capacity is limited to 20 dancers. A Shoonya ID is required to register — it takes a minute to create if you don't have one yet.

Good to know

Frequently asked

Who is this intensive for?
Intermediate and advanced dancers. It's pitched at professional and semi-professional dancers, and strong advanced amateurs are very welcome.
What should I bring?
Ballet shoes for the ballet work and socks for the contemporary work — whatever you're used to. Comfortable clothing and a bottle of water.
Can I join just one evening?
Yes. Take a single evening as a drop-in for €40, or the full three-evening pass for €105.
Do I need a partner?
No — you can register on your own.
Where does it take place?
Studio Aakash at Shoonya Dance Centre, Stapelplein 41, 9000 Ghent — about a 10-minute walk from Gent-Dampoort station.
How do I register?
Every dancer needs a Shoonya ID. On the registration form, choose Festivals & Events (not Workshops & Miniseries), select Classical & Contemporary Summer Intensive, then choose your full pass or single evening. Questions? Contact us.

3–5 August 2026 · Studio Aakash

Ready to register?

Register via the Shoonya registration form. On the form, choose Festivals & Events (not Workshops & Miniseries), select Classical & Contemporary Summer Intensive, then choose a full pass or single evening. A Shoonya ID is required — create one first if you don't have it.

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