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...
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...
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...
YOUR BEST BALLET MOVES ARE UNFOLDINGClassical Russian ballet has a distinct magical charm that works wonders on children and adults alike. The sensational moves that attract the audience, conquer their hearts and sometimes leave a slight bitterness in the soul...
Character dance is a specialised subdivision of classical ballet. It evolved from various national or folk dances and was incorporated as part of ballet aesthetics. Character dance is considered an integral part of the proper training of classical ballet students....
Congratulations!Congratulations to our Level 1 student Adanne, 11, who has been accepted into the Washington School of Ballet! Her family moved back to the USA over the past weekend. We have made and sent the audition video only Sunday morning,...
Looking for a dance shop to buy ballet clothes for your dancer? Here is a list of shops that our families use: Shaftesbury Avenue Dance and Theatre Accessories Highly recommended for purchasing point shoes, especially if it's for a young dancer's first...
Winter Camp (9-11yrs) Join us for an exciting adventure into the world of ballet, with daily classes in ballet technique, choreography, ballet history, acting, lessons in nutrition and crafts. • Ballet Technique• Contemporary• Ballet History• Health&Nutrition• Ballet Conditioning/Stretching• Acting in Ballet In addition...
