Classical Ballet – BalanceNStrength

Ballet

Description

Definition: bal-let /ba’la, bala/

Noun

An artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures. Classical ballet, which originated in Renaissance Italy and established its present form during the 19th century, is characterized by light, graceful, fluid movements and the use of pointe shoes. Ballet developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It has since become widespread, highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary based on French terminology.

Ballet Experience

-Vaganova method Workshop for Teacher Certification, Miami, Florida

-Current classes at Cincinnati Ballet and University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music

-Sun King Ballet Intensive Workshop, Richmond, Virginia

-Oberlin College Summer Ballet Intensive Workshop, Oberlin, Ohio

-Continued intensive ballet training in classes throughout the country in New York, NY; Denver CO; Boulder CO; Washington D.C.; Lexington, KY; Farmington, MI; Toledo, OH; Miami, FL; Atlanta, GA; Pittsburg, PA; Chicago, IL; Salt Lake City, UT; Key West, FL

Personal Scheduled Training

Types of classes:

Ballet Technique

Technique classes are designed for those with previous ballet training. Each weekly hour-long class will focus on different techniques;

For example:

Developing the use and brush of the foot
Developing the art of turning for
- Balance in pirouettes and piques
Traveling techniques like waltzes
Connecting steps like tombe pas de bourrée

And more!

Ballet Floor Barre

This technique in ballet training uses basic ballet barre training from standing at a ballet barre to the floor. Floor barre exercises are designed to increase flexibility, coordination, strength, and control. For the dancer, these exercises can improve the turnout of the hips and overall body alignment. Dancers can also rehabilitate injuries while maintaining technique. This is an excellent place to begin training for the novice wanting to gain knowledge in beginning ballet while incorporating technique.

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