Ballet Is Not For Boys I can remember back when I was a little boy, I saw this beautiful print of the Dying Swan painting in my aunt’s living room. I was mesmerized. It was then that I fell in love...
Is It Possible To Learn Pointe At Any Age?The question, "can you learn pointe at any age?" often gets discussed in ballet circles. However, teaching pointe to adults so they have the perfect pointe, involves more than doing the occasional...
Russian Ballet History & 7 Facts You Never KnewBallet is one of the most graceful art forms in the world. It combines storytelling, music, and dance to create an amazing experience. While many people know the amount of dedication and...
It feels like a long time ago, but it was only at the beginning of March when some of our dancers competed in the Dance World Cup. They all looked beautiful, gave their very best on stage and made the Russian...
During the social distancing and lockdown times, the Russian School of Ballet continues offering classes online. A big Thank You to all the parents for their support in getting the online classes working. Your continued feedback is most appreciated. And...
At the Russian School of Ballet – as tricky as it has been to adapt to small and sometimes awkward home spaces – our students have made significant progress in these past 6 weeks....
Formal ballet training doesn’t necessarily mean you will put it in your back pocket once you reach adulthood. Dance is a passion that many have made successful careers of, and the Russian School of Ballet is no exception.Formal Russian Ballet...
PARKHURST, JOHANNESBURG (October 3, 2019) – The Russian School of Ballet presents its new ballet – The Golden Key or The Adventures of Buratino in November, 2019 at the Roodepoort Main Theatre. Ballet dancers will delight audiences with Russian-inspired classical...
We are very proud of and happy for our Level 4 students, Dane Visagie and Talisa Pillay. They got accepted to the Moscow University, and will be studying in the Choreography departement. Living and studying in the Russian capital -...
Many little girls grow up dreaming of becoming a ballerina. Why let it stay a dream? When your daughter or son shows an interest in dance, it is up to the parents and teachers to fuel that passion. Young children...
