The production each year is not simply a “studio concert”.. it gives each child the opportunity to experience what a true ballet performance is all about, from the preparation to the end result. This is a unique experience at RSB
Karen Doyer
Our mission is to inspire each of our students to achieve their own ballet dream. We pass on our knowledge, expertise and the Vaganova ballet technique, ensuring each student has thorough training in Russian ballet and dance. Taking the expertise into their dance technique and their everyday lives.
Our goal, at the Russian School of Ballet (RSB), is to instill a love of dance in each student, to give them skills that last a lifetime.
We lay the foundation, training our students with the concept of discipline, determination, and dedication. These skills begin with ballet and are useful in all aspects of our students’ lives.
Our highly experienced, carefully selected teachers treat each student with respect, expertise and a passion for developing their potential and personality through the expression of dance. Our classes are holistic, where each student is seen as a whole, as a unique being that requires full attention and assistance.
Hence, our method of teaching is not one of “repeating what the teacher does”, but one of embracing each student’s strengths and transforming it into beautiful movement and techniques.
Our top-quality studios, equipped with a wall of mirrors, spring floor with Harlequin Studio mats, is the perfect environment for dancers to learn the Vaganova Ballet Method. This method of ballet was refined in Russia, and is developed to work on the body as a whole, so that movement is fluid, The Vaganova Ballet Method has been the core training of many of the world’s finest classical dancers.
Each level in our comprehensive program is a stepping stone to advancing our student’s training. Safe, structured and nurturing. Each of our skilled instructors takes into account the unique anatomy, physical and cognitive development of each student.
We offer classes for boys and girls from age three through to pre-professional training. Get in touch today to find out about our classes and options for all students.
It is impossible to predict the influence ballet will have on a person’s life. It is always a personal journey (for students and parents) and I have come to respect this deeply. I started ballet when I was 7 years old. In Russia, even at the amateur level, ballet is taught very seriously for 1.5 hours 3 times a week…
Karmia Postma started dancing at 6 years old in the RAD ballet syllabus. She has also trained in Spanish Dancing and Contemporary. In 2013, at age 17, she switched to Vaganova. She loved the way ballet was explained to her. She came to understand how the body worked to help her perform at a higher standard…
Svetlana Timmerman is an international Ballroom and Latin American champion, teacher and judge, as well as an experienced ballet teacher. She first loved athletics and figure skating until she ‘tried out’ dancing at age 12 in one of the cultural palaces in Kovrov, Russia. At 13 she won her first gold medal…
Elena Kukseva is a highly respected ballet mistress who holds a teaching certificate from the prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy, in St. Petersburg, Russia. Since 2014, Elena is a regular guest of Russian School of Ballet.
Aleksei Ilin is an internationally recognized ballet instructor and master who has traveled the world, passionately imparting the knowledge and understanding of dance to those whose career path has crossed his.
The production each year is not simply a “studio concert”.. it gives each child the opportunity to experience what a true ballet performance is all about, from the preparation to the end result. This is a unique experience at RSB
Karen Doyer
For me it all comes down to the teacher and the way they interact and inspire my child. Alisa is a great ballet teacher, especially with the little ones. My daughter is constantly inspired to be a great ballerina, and for me this is the reason why I contacted and attend RSB.
Shaira Naidoo
Yana is a dedicated and caring teacher who has put immense personal time and effort into researching sport and growth injuries specific to dancers. She uses this training and knowledge to assist her dance students to exercise, and recover from injuries that are a natural part of any committed dancer’s training and career. She is the only instructor I have ever come across who puts in this level of dedication for her students.
Debby Dyball
The Russian School of Ballet boasts a large professional dance studio conveniently situated in the heart of Parkhurst, Sandton. with everything. We pay attention to detail in our studio including everything from specialised flooring for Ballet Dancers to the perfect room temperature with industrial air conditioners supplied by Voltas Technologies .
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