Classes
Dance Expertise At Every Level
Classes Offered at the Russian School of Ballet
Tippitoes (3-4 yrs old)
A magical first step into the world of dance! Tippitoes classes introduce young children to basic dance movements through playful games, lively music, and creative exploration. Along the way, students engage in gentle stretching and strengthening exercises that build flexibility and coordination, forming a solid foundation for future ballet training.
Preballet (5-6 yrs old)
The PreBallet program takes budding dancers to the next level! These classes introduce essential Floor Barre exercises to build core strength, flexibility, and alignment. Students focus on concentration, dance memory, coordination, and musical rhythm – all while having fun in a dynamic learning environment.
Level 0 (7-8 yrs old)
Designed for students aged 7 and older, this program develops a robust foundation in ballet, emphasizing strength, flexibility, and correct posture through detailed Floor Barre exercises. Students learn level-appropriate choreography, fostering coordination, musicality, and artistic expression. Guided by the renowned Vaganova methodology, Level 0 ensures dancers are well-prepared for the demands of our Pre-Professional Program.
Ballet Levels 1-5 (9 yrs & up)
This is a 5 level program, based on Vaganova ballet method, refined in Russia over 300 years, and has produced many of the world’s finest ballet dancers.
Training is under the guidance of highly qualified teachers with extensive experience in the basic principles and traditions of the Vaganova method.
The level of exercise is calculated individually and adjusted for age and physical abilities of each student.
neo-classical ballet
Neo-classical ballet bridges the gap between classical and contemporary dance, maintaining the technical precision and vocabulary of traditional ballet while embracing more freedom in movement, musicality, and artistic expression. It typically features clean lines and sleek aesthetics, often abandoning elaborate costumes and narrative storylines in favor of abstract concepts and pure movement. Pioneered by choreographers like George Balanchine (who trained in the same Russian tradition we teach at RSB), neo-classical works emphasize speed, athleticism, and innovative uses of space while still honoring ballet’s foundational principles.
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary training introduces students to a different form of dance while complementing ballet training. Incorporating elements from ballet, jazz & modern dance, this class for teens explores self-expression through lyrical music.
Character Dance
Character dance is a specific subdivision of classical ballet. It is the stylised representation of traditional folk or national dance, mostly from European countries, and uses movements and music which have been adapted for the theatre.
Adults Classes
Russian Classical ballet has a distinct magical charm that works wonders on children and adults, alike. Beginners and previously experienced dancers are welcome. You do not have to meet any standards. All it requires is a genuine love ballet and desire to do it.
As an adult, your body may be less flexible compared to a child’s, but the Russian ballet methodology and carefully designed exercises can create real miracles!
Our ballet lessons will help you become fitter, stronger and improve your posture, and we encourage creativity, openness and emotional involvement in the learning process.