Ballet Lessons in Forest Hills. Amazing Teachers.

Professional Ballerina and over 20 years of experience teaching classical ballet to children to adults.

My approach is to understand your needs and goals so I can develop a lesson plan that’s appropriate for your level and ambitions. I working closely with each of my students, helping them to better understand ballet steps and technique from the inside out. Dancers will build confidence through each lesson by learning how to properly use their body to build an solid foundation, so that the ballet technique becomes effortless enjoyment rather than a never-ending struggle.

We will focus on understanding ballet technique as it applies itself to the individual's body. Everyone is built differently and so therefore our bodies will respond differently to the principles of ballet. Having trained at Walnut Hill School for the Arts, Boston Ballet School, and The Juilliard School, ballet has always been a part of my daily routine, and my approach to a ballet class changes with each class, depending on how my body feels on any given day. Beginner - Advanced.

Improved technique, dance combinations, stretch sessions.

International touring dance artist with 10 years teaching experience. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate, take ballet from the comfort of your home as we go through the basic steps of the technique. We will work on our alignment, our knowledge of ballet terms, and our shape as we lengthen and strengthen.
***During the pandemic, I am offering these classes at a low rate as my way of giving back to the community.***

Hello Dancers-
I have been in love with Ballet since I was a small child. I was fortunate enough to dance with NYC Ballet and study with many great Ballet Masters. Danced in many ballets- my favorite ballet is Coppelia.
However, my ballet career was cut short due to an unexpected illness-MS.
However, once a ballerina or any form of a dancer You are Always a dancer!!!

So I began teaching ballet for the past 17 years to all levels and all ages. I truly believe in the foundation of Ballet- The discipline, the body alignment and awareness is essential for everything in life.

I teach in various dance studios in the Twin Cities and gyms. I also started teaching “Barre” Class but in my own Balletic Fashion to keep up with the kids-HA!

Because this is what I always say-ask anyone-Everything Starts with Ballet and its FUN to be more flexible than all your friends!!!!!

Hope to dance with you soon-Miss Maria

Basic beginning/ intermediate body positive ballet class! Always wanted to learn? Now is your chance. In this beginning or intermediate ballet class we will work on positions, alignment, stretching, combinations. Everyone can dance ballet!