Professional Class
This class is for students who aspire to pursue a career related to ballet, whether as a dance or teacher. Professional class students will be taken into consideration in full-time training. Enrolment is by audition only.
Classes are based on the Vaganova method of classical ballet training, and includes pas de deux class, more competition coaching and stage performance opportunities on top of Russian Ballet Association Student's Certificate Examination training.
Students are required to fulfill a number of hours each week depending on the level. But they are encouraged to take more classes within the level if they can.
Vaganova 1 Foundation
Age 9 - 12 years
Vaganova 1 Foundation category is the first stage of the Vaganova training method. It is a professional training system. Students will learn basic ballet vocabulary, arms, feet positions and body directions. This group develop students’ strength and flexibility, introducing the basic ballet concepts of arm and leg positions and across the floor to develop balance, rhythm, musicality and coordination. Basic pointe work will be introduced. The class also encourages freedom of expression and imagination. Students at this level focus on building their dance vocabulary and memory of steps, combinations and performance pieces.
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Vaganova 1
Age 9 - 12 years
Vaganova 1 is the first stage of the Vaganova training method. It is a professional training system. Students will learn basic ballet vocabulary, arms, feet positions and body directions. This group develop students’ strength and flexibility, introducing the basic ballet concepts of arm and leg positions and across the floor to develop balance, rhythm, musicality and coordination. Basic pointe work will be introduced. The class also encourages freedom of expression and imagination. Students at this level focus on building their dance vocabulary and memory of steps, combinations and performance pieces.
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Vaganova 2 Foundation
Age 12 - 15 years
Vaganova 2 introduces more advanced vocabulary in terms of barre work and centre practice, more complex turns and jumps. Classwork will be more demanding and repetitive - designed to strengthen and build the correct use of muscles in the feet, legs and upper body. Students will practice more pointe work for classical repertoires.
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Vaganova 2
Age 14 - 15
Vaganova 2 introduces more complex movements, faster tempos, and challenging choreography. Students must demonstrate control and technique in their movements, as well as mastering more advanced pointe work. Alignment and execution of turns, jumps and leaps must be maintained with clean technique. Classwork will be demanding and repetitive, strengthening and building the correct use of muscles in the feet, legs and upper body.
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Vaganova 3
Age 14 - 15 years
Vaganova 3 continue more advanced and intensive pointe work. This category will be more focusing on the artistic side, such as the style and character of different repertoires. This level is to prepare students in becoming a professional dancer.
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