Classical Ballet – BalanceNStrength

Classical Ballet Exercises

Description

Definition: bal-let /ba’la, bala/

Noun

An artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures. Classical ballet, which originated in Renaissance Italy and established its present form during the 19th century, is characterized by light, graceful, fluid movements and the use of pointe shoes. Ballet developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It has since become widespread, highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary based on French terminology.

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Marilee Vanarsdall

My Ballet Experience

-Vaganova method Workshop for Teacher Certification, Miami, Florida

– Current classes at Cincinnati Ballet and the University of Cincinnati Conservatory

of Music in Cincinnati, Ohio

– Louisville Ballet in Louisville, Kentucky

-Sun King Ballet Intensive Workshop, Richmond, Virginia

-Professional Ballet pictures of Marilee VanArsdall By Sun King

-Oberlin College Summer Ballet Intensive Workshop, Oberlin, Ohio

-Continued intensive ballet training in classes throughout the country in Cincinnati OH; Louisville, KY; New York, NY; Denver CO; Boulder CO; Washington D.C.; Lexington, KY; Farmington, MI; Toledo, OH; Miami, FL; Atlanta, GA; Pittsburg, PA; Chicago, IL; Salt Lake City, UT; Key West, FL

Professional Pictures from Sun King
Marilee Vanarsdall

Personal Scheduled Training

Types of classes:

Ballet Technique

Technique classes are designed for those with previous ballet training. Each weekly hour-long class will focus on different techniques;

For example:

Developing the use and brush of the foot
Developing the art of turning for
- Balance in pirouettes and piques
Traveling techniques like waltzes
Connecting steps like tombe pas de bourrée and more

*NOT YET AVAILABLE

Ballet Floor Barre

VIRTUAL ONLY

This technique in ballet training uses basic ballet barre training from standing at a ballet barre to the floor. Floor barre exercises are designed to increase flexibility, coordination, strength, and control. For the dancer, these exercises can improve the turnout of the hips and overall body alignment. Dancers can also rehabilitate injuries while maintaining technique. This is an excellent place to begin training for the novice wanting to gain knowledge in beginning ballet while incorporating technique.

* AVAILABLE IN SEMI-PRIVATE ONLY

Types of scheduled sessions:

Private

Private sessions are one on one and geared toward each individual’s development. This is a continuous personal guide to the Pilates method of mental/physical exercises. Four sessions are encouraged to enhance your personal knowledge and development.

* NOT YET AVAILABLE

Workshop

Two-hour workshops on Saturday would be a combination of Ballet Floor Barre and Ballet Techniques.

*SCHEDULED TO BE ANNOUNCED

Learn More About Workshops

Semi-Private

VIRTUAL ONLY

Semi-Private sessions are offered for those who have completed the private sessions. The cost is shared by up to 4 clients (3 minimum.) This is to encourage personal training and interaction.

*SEMI-PRIVATE ONLY FOR BALLET FLOOR BARRE

AVAILABLE

Group

Group classes will be offered for maintenance purposes for the more experienced.^

*NOT YET AVAILABLE

Feel free to contact me with questions you may have!

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