Ballet is the base of dance
Ballet is the base of all dance - no matter what style of dance you want to learn ( Contemporary dance, Jazz, folk dance etc),
they will all have ballet aspects in them. But not only other dancing styles require ballet background, Ballet gives a solid foundation also for a sport like figure skating. It is essential for professional ice skaters to take ballet classes in order to improve their skills on the ice.
Why ballet
To become more graceful
Ballet dancers are known for their graceful presence and fabulous postures. Ballet exercises help to become more elegant and refined.
To become more flexible
The ballet routine includes a full set of stretching exercises for the whole body. Flexible back and legs are the results of ballet classes.
To build strong, lean muscles
Training correctly, ballet help to develop lean, non-bulky muscles.
To give you a good grounding technique
Ballet is the base of all dance - no matter what style of dance you want to learn, they will all have ballet aspects in them.
To learn to hear and understand music and rhythm
Ballet and music always go together. Ballet teaches to hear the rhythm, timing and improves musicality.
To improve your memory
The process of learning full dance routines and positions naturally helps improve the ability to remember details over time, in addition to overall basic muscle memory.
Ballet - Beginners
In your very first ballet lessons, you’ll learn how to stand up straight and flex every muscle without risking injury.
Ballet - Advanced
Advanced Dancers are always working on the extension of the legs and arms in order to make aesthetically beautiful postures. In ballet everything is about the extension of the body through the space.
Figure Skaters
Through ballet, professional ice skaters improve their abilities on the ice. Ballet is essential for being more graceful and elegant. In our classes, we focus on extension, landing positions, building strong back and leg muscles, and working on the presentation of the program, which altogether takes performances to the next level.
Stretching
Stretching is an extremely important practice to add to your daily routine to be on your way to better health. Even if you are not planning on exercising vigorously, it is still important to stretch in order to receive multiple benefits for your body and your mind.
Adults
Ballet is still a beautiful art form even if the dancer can’t put their foot behind their head. On the other hand, working on your flexibility regardless of your age is a great way to avoid tendinitis, arthritis, and rheumatism since you have to extensively warm up and stretch before each session.
Gymnasts
Ballet classes are an efficient supplement to improve skills of gymnasts. Classes are focused on leg extension, strength, high relevé, jump development, presentation, balance and turns which all all together help to make progress on gymnastic performance.