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Silver Swans ballet at home with Licensee Celia Bosman

Celia Bosman (née Venes)

Born in the United Kingdom, Celia’s early ballet training was with the Madeleine Sharp School of Dancing. In 1974 Celia performed with Madeleine’s Sharp’s school in front of Queen Elizabeth II at the opening of The Royal Academy of Dance headquarters in Battersea. She then went on to receive an RAD Scholarship and completed her training at The Royal Ballet School in London. She has performed with The Royal Ballet, the Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet and the National Ballet of Portugal.

Since retiring from the stage, a desire to stay healthy and her love of music and dance, led to her career branching out into the Health and Fitness arena with a focus on ballet. Celia is now based in Christchurch, New Zealand where she teaches ballet to adults of all ages. Celia became a RAD Silver Swans Licensee when the programme was brought to New Zealand in July 2019 and she was asked to facilitate a Silver Swans demonstration in front of HRH The Duchess of Cornwall during her visit to Christchurch later that same year. Celia teaches eight Silver Swans classes each week. Six classes from the studio in Christchurch New Zealand and two live classes online via Zoom to Silver Swans all over the world. Over 70 Silver Swans attend regular classes. Celia regards the RAD Silver Swans classes as a fantastic programme to bring the joy and benefits of ballet to dancers of all ages.

Contact details

Bosman Ballet Flow: www.bosman.nz
Email: celia@bosman.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BosmanBalletFlow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bosmanballetflow/

Music Credit: Nate Fifield Ballet Class Albums Various

Important Disclaimer

As with any form of physical exercise, you are taking part at your own risk, and should only do those activities that you consider safe for your own body and the space in which you are working. It is important that you understand any existing conditions you may have that may preclude you from doing any of the suggested exercises presented. If in doubt, please consult a medical expert before participating. Please make sure you have read any instructions, carefully taking note of any advice on age appropriateness or any necessary prior experience.

It is your responsibility to make sure that you have a suitable and safe area, free of obstacles, in which to participate. We suggest an area of at least 3 metres by 3 metres. Make sure that the floor surface is suitable to work on and that you have footwear appropriate for that surface. If you are holding onto an object for balance, please make sure that is it extremely stable. As we are working remotely, we are unable to give personal feedback.

Remember:

  • Before you begin, remember that it is vital that you warm up before and cool down after any exercise session.
  • If something hurts stop immediately! These exercises should not cause pain or discomfort. Every ‘body’ is different, and you should work within your limitations.
  • Please take things at your own pace. As this is an online activity, you can pause, stop, and restart whenever you need to. You may also modify exercises so that they do not push the extremes of your capabilities.