Who we are
About Us
INSTILLING A LOVE FOR BALLET
Our Mission at the Russian School of Ballet
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.
Skills That Last a Lifetime
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 movements 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.
How we teach
The Vaganova Method of Ballet Training
The Vaganova Method fused the romantic style of the French ballet and dramatic soulfulness of the Russian character with the athletic virtuosity that characterizes the Italian school. It was Vaganova who perfected and cultivated this form of teaching the art of classical ballet into a workable syllabus.
Get to know us
Best Teachers You Can Find
We choose the most qualified individuals for each position and encourage continued education, development, and commitment to their role. Each of our skilled instructors takes into account the unique anatomy, physical and cognitive development of each student.
Resident Teachers
Karmia Postma
Junior Ballet Teacher
Tamzin Stone
Contemporary Teacher
Guest Teachers
Core Values
We strongly believe in the tight relationship between our school’s core principals and the student’s success. At the RSB our core values, ensure valuable lessons are learned through dance yet, provide lessons for all aspects of life as our students grow.
EXCELLENCE
We are committed to
excellence. Providing only
the highest standard of
classes so our students can
soar and achieve more. We
pride ourselves on our high
standard of teaching, our
student's achievements
and how ballet can
improve our student's lives.
RESPECT
We teach our students to
respect their bodies, to train safely while still
pushing their limits and
increasing their potential as
accomplished dancers.
Respect is vitally important
in aspects of our school - to
respect yourself, your
classmates, your teachers.
HARMONY
Ballet brings wonderful
aspects of balance and
harmony for each of our
students. When becoming
a skilled dancer, they find
harmony in movements,
they find a harmony of the
soul, which, in turn, brings
our student's selfconfidence.
COMMITMENT
Through our ballet classes, students learn a commitment to an exercise, a lifechanging activity that they take into their everyday life. We are committed to our students, and in turn, they commit to learning and developing within our school.
INSPIRATION
The Russian School of
Ballet inspires and
motivates students to get
to where they want to be
as a dancer. We love to see
the inspiration sparking
within each student and
aspire to continue
inspiring them in each
class.
EMPOWERMENT
Building strength and
skills is a truly
empowering experience
for students. We
empower each student to
build confidence, trust in
their skills and continue
to grow as a dancer. We
empower all aspects of
our student's lives.
CAMARADERY
We believe that
friendships formed are
more important than
competition between
students. When it comes
to auditioning and
competitions we
encourage students to
support each other in
their individual journeys.
PERSISTENCE
Ballet is an art and
sometimes a challenge,
but we believe that
nothing worth having
comes easy. We teach
discipline and
persistence to get to
where you want to be as
a dancer and as a
person.
What they say
Why Parents and Students Choose the Russian School of Ballet
Our World Class Dance Studio in Parkhurst
The Russian School of Ballet boasts 2 large professional dance studios, conveniently situated in the heart of Parkhurst, Johannesburg. We pay attention to detail in our studios, 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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