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 preprofessional level. Some children may never want to pursue ballet, some will pursue ballet. All who study at the Bayer Ballet Academy be given the caliber of training to prepare them for more devoted training.
Children who do not continue will still have the fun, discipline and artistry of ballet to enjoy while they do dance. Children who do continue and work hard may be invited to join the Performance Program Level.
This is where children begin to study ballet. All of the classes are taught with the integrity of a class aimed at the preprofessional level. Some children may never want to pursue ballet, some will pursue ballet. All who study at the Bayer Ballet Academy be given the caliber of training to prepare them for more devoted training.
Children who do not continue will still have the fun, discipline and artistry of ballet to enjoy while they do dance. Children who do continue and work hard may be invited to join the Performance Program Level.
Performance Program (not before 12 years old)
As children work hard they may archive the Performance Program This level provides additional opportunities for competition and performance. With this privilege comes the responsibilities of attendance. Children invited to be in the Jr. Co Level must attend classes at least 3–4 x a week—there will be no exceptions to this rule. Children who do not choose to participate will still have the two opportunities a year to perform—December Holiday Show, and Annual Recital.
Children who attend only twice a week will be guaranteed one performance piece for the recital. All other participation is at the discretion of Miss Inna. Often miss Inna works extra time with children—this is a gift and always at her discretion. This privilege may, or may not be offered to children attending only bi-weekly. This is not to punish but rather reflects Miss Inna's belief in the minimum time required for higher level performance. The goal of the school is to develop a performance group of exceptional artistic and technical caliber.
As children work hard they may archive the Performance Program This level provides additional opportunities for competition and performance. With this privilege comes the responsibilities of attendance. Children invited to be in the Jr. Co Level must attend classes at least 3–4 x a week—there will be no exceptions to this rule. Children who do not choose to participate will still have the two opportunities a year to perform—December Holiday Show, and Annual Recital.
Children who attend only twice a week will be guaranteed one performance piece for the recital. All other participation is at the discretion of Miss Inna. Often miss Inna works extra time with children—this is a gift and always at her discretion. This privilege may, or may not be offered to children attending only bi-weekly. This is not to punish but rather reflects Miss Inna's belief in the minimum time required for higher level performance. The goal of the school is to develop a performance group of exceptional artistic and technical caliber.
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 and competitions.
Develops style and crisp execution, artistic ability, wile enhancing self esteem.
Studying the classical ballet repertoire for show performances and competitions.
Develops style and crisp execution, artistic ability, wile enhancing self esteem.
Pre-Ballet
3-6 yrs
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.
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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.
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