Thanks to technology advances, we can now provide online ballet lessons from professional teachers, who are experts in this captivating dance art.
As a Ballet Academy, we have adapted quickly to ensure the learning process continuity and have worked closely with our entire network, who have all been fantastically supportive over the past few months to help take ballet classes online.
Pre-Ballet Class Online
Our Pre-Ballet pupils are aged from 36 months to six years-old and most of them have no idea about the coronavirus and the effect it’s having in the world around them. It is our responsibility to keep the Pre-Ballet class as normal as possible for them. We hope that by providing Pre-Ballet online classes children can still enjoy the fun and laughter of classes and continue to keep active.
Intermediate Ballet Online
Generally, ballet class begins at the barre, with a progression of exercises starting with “pliés” and “tendus” that mobilize the feet, legs, arms and back. Next comes adagio work, or slower sustained movements and balances, without the aid of a barre. Finally, there are jumps, big and small, and combinations that send dancers moving across the floor.
We can address technical issues, like the correct placement of “passé”, in which the working leg is bent so that the toes land in the nook just above the knee. We can see so many things that we can correct.
Advanced Ballet Online
For an advanced dancer, the class is a way to check in with the body and get it prepared for the day. It’s a vital morning ritual and group practice: Dancing with others is a way to grow.
What is harder in contained spaces is the full-bodied act of dancing, which is what the end of class usually emphasizes. But we make room for that, with steps that allow a dancer to sway and move. We think if we incorporate this now, when we all get back to the studio, we’ll be feeling like we never left it.
Adult Ballet Online
Being able to learn ballet online as an adult means it won’t make you feel self-conscious about your age, size, or lack of experience. You can do the class at home to build confidence before you go into a class with other people. You can learn at your own pace and fit it in around your schedule, practicing at a time and place that suits you.
After completing the course, you’ll be armed with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to go into a studio class and hold your own.
Dear Viva, I would like to send my appreciation to the scholl for its commitment and dedication especially during this time. The online lessons turned out to be more effective than I expected. I am glad that we continued with the ballet lessons online. My children were kept engaged in a meaningful manner. Teacher Olga was very helpful and patient in making the online lessons work effectively for the school and the students. Kudos!
Isabelle & Lisa's Mom, Joanna
Hi Teacher, I am glad that my kids can still continue their lessons via online amid the Circuit Breaker. They do not have issues with the online format and most importantly, I can see great improvements in them. Thanks for making this possible.
Felicia's Mom
Alyssa definitely enjoyed the ballet lessons! And I applaud your patience with the children. It is really not easy especially through video call teaching! I have been taking ballet lessons too all these times… I've mastered a few steps!
Alyssa's Mom
We have started online ballet lessons for Olivia, who is age 4 with Ms. Olga since May. Teacher Olga is nurturing and patient in guiding and teaching from ballet stretches to basic moves. She also corrects her posture and moves when appropriate. She has also praised when the child manages to follow the moves well and make progress. She worked on certain areas which my daughter needed. We enjoyed very much our weekly lessons with teacher Olga.
Olivia Grace