Romeo and Juliet Adult Repertoire Workshop

Ballet Technique and Repertoire – Level 1

Joel Morris was born on the Isle of Wight where he received his early training with Gillian Cartwright. Later training includes The Royal Ballet school, The Central School of Ballet and The Royal Danish Ballet (Summer intensive on full scholarship). He has had a performing career of 19 years and in this time he had performed with London City Ballet, ENB, Atlanta Ballet, The South African Ballet Theatre, and Cape Town City Ballet. He was also a company member of KBallet in Japan for its first seasons.

Joel danced in CATS in the West End (London Palladium) and on Tour where he was lucky enough to perform the iconic role of Mr Mistofelees and attending rehearsals with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Dame Gillian Lynne.

Classical principal roles include, Franz (Coppélia) Blue Bird and Carabosse (The Sleeping Beauty) Don Jose (Carmen) The Nutcracker Prince, Gamache (Don Quixote) and Jesters in Swan Lake and Cinderella. He has also performed Balanchine Who Cares? and Ashton’s Les Patineurs.

Joel teaches at The Royal Ballet School, The RAD Dance School, Pineapple Dance Studios, Bodywork Cambridge, and The Ballet School Notting Hill to name a few and teaches all over the world at different summer programs and seminars.

Professional companies Joel has taught include the West End cast of An American in Paris Vienna festival ballet, The South African Ballet Theatre, and New York’s Les Ballets Grandiva.

Ballet Technique and Repertoire – Level 2

Dilek’s dance journey began under the guidance of M. Cardiano and continued at the Mersin Conservatoire for Dance in Turkey, in Vaganova technique. She later earned an Advanced Classical Ballet Degree from the Ballet Academy Cologne in Germany, alongside the RAD STC, TC, TD teaching qualification and a National Ballet Pedagogy Diploma. Throughout her training, Dilek was mentored by renowned teachers, including former RAD Director Lynn Wallis OBE, as well as Deborah Wayne (Royal Ballet), Libby Farr, Gisela Peters, and A. C. Rogers.

As a demi-soloist with the State Opera in Turkey, Dilek’s most notable role was ‘Giselle,’ coached by N. Arikoglu of the

Joffrey Ballet. She performed in Germany and Turkey, including roles such as the ‘Arabian Dancer’ in The Nutcracker, the corps in Swan Lake, Pas de Quatre, and La Sylphide.

In 2003, Dilek received a scholarship for a one-year Certificate at the London Contemporary Dance School (The Place). She later toured with the Cologne Theatre Ensemble, splitting her time between Germany and the UK. Dilek also trained in New York, taking classes at the Merce Cunningham Dance School, studying directly under Merce Cunningham. Her performance credits include the Tate Modern, the Roundhouse, and participation as a dancer in the Cannes Film Festival’s Straight8 Competition. She also appeared in a motion picture alongside Vanessa Paradis.

Following her performing career, Dilek focused on her teaching career, which had always been an aim. She became Lead Ballet Tutor at Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Arts Educational Schools London (Arts Ed).

She is a sought-after guest teacher for Summer Schools and Intensives, including RAD HQ London, IDW Summer Schools in Barcelona and London, City Literary Institute and through her own Masterclasses.

As a PBT-certified instructor, Dilek specialises in RAD Exam Coaching and Repertoire Coaching, with a focus on developing a clear understanding of classical ballet technique. Recently, she was nominated for the prestigious ‘Dance Teacher of the Year’ award by DSA. In 2011, Dilek founded DT Dance, where she serves as Artistic Director and Teacher. Her teaching style is energetic, technical, and knowledgeable, while maintaining a relaxed atmosphere and a sense of humour. She places a strong emphasis on musicality, artistry, and the joy of movement, all while fostering a deep appreciation for the art form.