BBA Programs
Elementary Program
This is where children begin to study ballet. All of the classes are taught with the integrity of a class aimed at the pre-professional level. All who study at the Bayer Ballet Academy are given the caliber of training to prepare them for more devoted training.
Children who do not have an interest in pursuing a career in dance will still enjoy the fun, discipline and artistry of ballet during their classes.
This is where children begin to study ballet. All of the classes are taught with the integrity of a class aimed at the pre-professional level. All who study at the Bayer Ballet Academy are given the caliber of training to prepare them for more devoted training.
Children who do not have an interest in pursuing a career in dance will still enjoy the fun, discipline and artistry of ballet during their classes.
Performance Program—Starting at Level I
As children progress they may achieve the Performance Program Level. This Level provides additional opportunities for performance. With this privilege comes the responsibility of attendance. Students invited to be in the program must attend required and additional classes per week, depending on their level of ability. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Students who take less than the minimum classes required for the Performance Program will still be able to dance in their annual class showcase.
As children progress they may achieve the Performance Program Level. This Level provides additional opportunities for performance. With this privilege comes the responsibility of attendance. Students invited to be in the program must attend required and additional classes per week, depending on their level of ability. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Students who take less than the minimum classes required for the Performance Program will still be able to dance in their annual class showcase.
Classes
The Classical Ballet Technique—Using Vaganova's Method
"As I understand it, the Vaganova method is not only about how to execute individual movements or how legs, hands, and bodies move. It is a complex coordination of the whole body; the harmony of movement. The Vaganova's exercise incorporates so many elements of dance that the dancer is already prepared to dance".
—Altynay Asylmuratova, Artistic Director of Vaganova Ballet Academy.
"As I understand it, the Vaganova method is not only about how to execute individual movements or how legs, hands, and bodies move. It is a complex coordination of the whole body; the harmony of movement. The Vaganova's exercise incorporates so many elements of dance that the dancer is already prepared to dance".
—Altynay Asylmuratova, Artistic Director of Vaganova Ballet Academy.
Character
Dance (Folk Dances)
Students explore dances in various characters, such as Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, Gypsy, Romanian, Bulgarian, Italian, Polish, Hungarian and Arabic Character Dance develop expressive power of movements, style, co-ordination and rhythm. Children experience the pure joy of dancing.
Further info on character dance: http://www.russianballet.net/character.html
Students explore dances in various characters, such as Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, Gypsy, Romanian, Bulgarian, Italian, Polish, Hungarian and Arabic Character Dance develop expressive power of movements, style, co-ordination and rhythm. Children experience the pure joy of dancing.
Further info on character dance: http://www.russianballet.net/character.html
Gymnastics, Stretching, Pre-Acrobatic
Helps develop joint flexibility and strength, gives some basic acrobatic training.
Helps develop joint flexibility and strength, gives some basic acrobatic training.
Repertoire
Studying the classical ballet repertoire for show performances.
Develops style and crisp execution, artistic ability, wile enhancing self esteem.
Studying the classical ballet repertoire for show performances.
Develops style and crisp execution, artistic ability, wile enhancing self esteem.
Pre-Ballet
Classes help to develop rhythm, co-ordination, and attention. Included special ballet gymnastics to foster flexibility, agility and posture. Pre-ballet also helps develop the habits of learning and repeating movements with increasing complexity.
Classes help to develop rhythm, co-ordination, and attention. Included special ballet gymnastics to foster flexibility, agility and posture. Pre-ballet also helps develop the habits of learning and repeating movements with increasing complexity.
The General Education Program
The General Education Program was created for students who began ballet studies at a later age. The goal of this group is to familiarize the student with the art of ballet, and create conditions for their growth enabling them to join their peers as soon as possible.
The General Education Program was created for students who began ballet studies at a later age. The goal of this group is to familiarize the student with the art of ballet, and create conditions for their growth enabling them to join their peers as soon as possible.
Adult Classes
The Adult Program is designed for the adult student with no formal ballet training or who has studied ballet in the past and wishes to resume. Ongoing training in correct ballet technique not only reshapes the body lines and improves muscle tone, balance, strength and coordination, but also deepens the appreciation of ballet as an art form. Emphasis will be on correct placement, stretching, toning and body alignment.
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The Adult Program is designed for the adult student with no formal ballet training or who has studied ballet in the past and wishes to resume. Ongoing training in correct ballet technique not only reshapes the body lines and improves muscle tone, balance, strength and coordination, but also deepens the appreciation of ballet as an art form. Emphasis will be on correct placement, stretching, toning and body alignment.
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