Workshops

Workshops and special trainings

Robert’s contemporary ballet workshops combine his innovative signature movement style with ballet technique.  Participants experience the choreographer create “in the moment” as he investigates new and different movement possibilities, student are guided through his improvisation method, building a choreography throughout the week.  These workshops are suitable for all levels of movers, including ballet and contemporary dancers.

Robert’s teaching is noted internationally for inspiring and re-energizing dancers via his present energetic nature, and musicality infused teachings. An inspiring studio atmosphere contributes to a feeling of artistic joy and personal well being. Robert’s teachings are based in a technically precise tradition yet his classes possess a distinctly up-to-date flow.

Ballet LAB SUMMER 2026

Step into Ballet Lab developed by Robert Sher-Machherndl of Lemon Sponge Cake. Enjoy class beginning with a specialized barre exploring ribcage, spine, pelvis and breath. Move to the center for musicality infused teachings discovering direction, weight, and dynamic contrast.
Learn combinations of movement, choreography finding your phrasing, impulses, transitions, and varying energy from one moment to the next. Be expertly guided through this embodied signature movement method.

Fast Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Sun JUNE 14

9:30 - 12pm

The Avalon
Tango Studio
6185 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303

$50

Ballet LAB SPRING 2026

Step into Ballet Lab developed by Robert Sher-Machherndl of Lemon Sponge Cake. Enjoy class beginning with a specialized barre exploring ribcage, spine, pelvis and breath. Move to the center for musicality infused teachings discovering direction, weight, and dynamic contrast.
Learn combinations of movement, choreography finding your phrasing, impulses, transitions, and varying energy from one moment to the next. Be expertly guided through this embodied signature movement method.

Fast Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Sun April 19

9:30 - 12pm

The Avalon
Tango Studio
6185 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303

$50

Contemporary Movement Workshop Vienna Austria 2026

Robert’s contemporary ballet workshops are noted internationally for inspiring and re-energizing dancers from intermediate to professional levels via his present, energetic nature and musicality-infused teachings. Robert’s choreography combines his innovative signature movement style with ballet technique. Dancers experience the choreographer create “in the moment” as he investigates new and different movement possibilities, and are guided through his movement exploration method, building a choreography throughout the workshop. “ … a highlight of the program” The New York Times.

March 30, 31 + April 1

9:00 - 12:15pm

Margaretenstraße 166
1050 Vienna
Austria

Ballet LAB Fall 2025

Step into Ballet Lab developed by Robert Sher-Machherndl of Lemon Sponge Cake. Enjoy class beginning with a specialized barre exploring ribcage, spine, pelvis and breath. Move to the center for musicality infused teachings discovering direction, weight, and dynamic contrast.
Learn combinations of movement, choreography finding your phrasing, impulses, transitions, and varying energy from one moment to the next. Be expertly guided through this embodied signature movement method.

Fast Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Sun November 23

9:30 - 12pm

635 S.Broadway, Unit D 
Boulder, CO 80305

$50