Ballet Lessons in Ridgewood. Amazing Teachers.

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.

I am a professional ballet dancer, with over 20 years in training across the world. I trained at Canadas National Ballet School, then worked professionally as a ballerina at Dutch National Ballet in Amsterdam and Alberta Ballet in Calgary.

I hold a Masters Degree from New York University in Dance Education with a concentration in American Ballet Theatre pedagogy. I work at American Ballet Theatre as a teaching artist and as an Exam Proctor.

My classes are catered to the level and the needs of my students, they include stretching, conditioning and of course ballet technique. You have the option to have a solo created on you, in which I choreograph a unique piece for the dancer and rehearse it during the lesson to help with artistry and performance. We also can work on ballet variations as I coach a lot of my students in preparation for competitions.

While I train professionals, my students range in age from 5 years old to 18 years old, and am able to cater my classes to ...

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.

I teach dance after school, and I teach basic ballet.

I've been teaching ballet for over 15 years from levels absolute beginner (literally never set foot in a dance studio before) to professional ballerinas dancing with the New York City Ballet. You can expect a safe place to learn new skills and polish what you already have. I love sharing my love of the form with others!

I am professional ballet teacher. I have a master’s degree of Fine Arts from a famous Vaganova Ballet Academy in Russia. I have been teaching professionally for 17 years. My lessons are customized and catered to the goals of each student. All ages welcome. I will help you improve elegant posture, transform your body and gain the strength, grace, stretch, solid foundation of ballet theory and technique while tailoring to your personal tastes and needs.
I teach ballet ( beginner, intermediate, advanced), pointe, stretch, conditioning, progressing ballet technique.
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