Class Descriptions

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Beginners/Returners

This classes are designed for both complete beginners and returners to ballet after a break. We will go through all the basics from body alignment and positions of feet and arms to relatively simple combinations. In order to keep up the exercise levels, we go through a fair few things and from the very first class dancers can experience and try technique that is used on stage.

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Beginners/Returners Plus

This is a step up from Beginners/Returners where we bridge the gap between the Beginners/Returners and Lower Intermediate to Intermediate. We will work slowly on more technical things as well as working on more complicated combinations. Some basic knowledge of ballet is required. 

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Lower Intermediate

This class requires some basic knowledge of ballet. As well as continuing to learn technical skills, dancers will learn how to string movements together into a slightly more complicated routines.

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Intermediate

This class requires a fairly good basic knowledge in classical ballet. While keep working on more technical skills, we will explore more complicated combinations and build up strength.

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Upper Intermediate/Advanced

Dancers need a very good understanding of ballet technique for this class.  We explore complicated routines that are directly connected to classical repertoire and polish technical sides as well. 

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Essential Classical Ballet Technique

Dancers have chances to explore things in more depth and enhance their understanding of the art of ballet. 

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Tone & Flex

Class open to everyone. We will work on strengthening and enhance flexibility. This class will help you inprove your ballet techniques and understand how your body works.

Please bring a yoga mat or a towel to sit on. 

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Mechanism of Ballet with Basic Pointe Work

This is a class where we work mainly on our feet and turnout. Enhance your arches, learn how to use the arches and strengthen them. Learn the mechanism of turnout and strengthen the necessary muscles. We will also work on some very basic pointe work in the second half of the class.

Please bring a yoga mat or a towel to sit on. 

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Boys' Technique / Advanced Allegro

We will explore more grand pirouettes and big jumps. This class is suitable not only for boys, but also for girls who would like to strengthen their technique and generally put in a little bit of extra work.

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Introduction to Pointe Work

This is an ideal class for those who are starting pointe work for the first time or starting back after a break. We will work on correct alignment of the legs and ankles and build up strength. This class is also very useful for those who would like to work toward pointe work. Join with your flat shoes or demi pointe shoes and get stronger to be ready to go on pointe.   

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Elementary Pointe Work

We will explore pointe work more slowly and thoroughly. This is a perfect class for those with some experiece in pointe work, and for those who would like to put  a little extra pointe work in their weekly sessions.    

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Pas de deux

(this class is not happening for the time being - hopefully it will be back very soon)

Dancers need Yuka's approval to join these classes. Ladies need strong pointe work and both ladies and gentlemen need good understanding of the classical ballet technique. Dancers will explore partnering technique from very basic to very high standard that are used both in classical repertoire and more modern works.