Pre-Professional Classes
Pre-Ballet
Pre Professional Training Program 1
The Akhmedova Ballet Academy’s Pre-PTP 1 program offers an excellent introduction to the Russian Vaganova Method for children 10-12 years of age.
The students will learn the basics of the Vaganova Method and will be introduced to the terminology of classical ballet. Learning the basic technique will develop a foundation that the students can advance forward with. This class will develop the strength and flexibility and knowledge young dancers are required to have for the next level of programs. They will learn the foundation of ballet positions and movement through slow and methodical classes. They will learn to understand music, rhythm and basic coordination. Besides classical technique the students will have stretching, conditioning, and Pilates classes to prepare and develop their muscles correctly for their training. Students also will be learning choreographies created for them according to their ability and age. They will perform these pieces in studio and at ABA’s performances on a professional stage.
All the above are very important aspects of training for this age level in preparation for their advancement into the next level of ballet training
Accepts students ages 10-12
PTP LEVEL 1
Pre-Ballet
Pre-Professional Training Program
The Akhmedova Ballet Academy’s Pre-PTP program offers the perfect introduction to the Russian Vaganova Method for children 7-10 years of age. This program focuses on the proper development of flexibility, musicality, posture and understanding of coordination required for future programs. This program will consist of a variety of focuses to develop the students in all aspects they require. Floor barre will be used for the development of the physical ability, creating strong muscles and control. Rhythmics will be used as it helps develop a sense of rhythm in children allowing them to move in accordance with the character, tempo and rhythm of music. The foundations of classical dance is vital to introducing the students to the elementary vocabulary of classical dance, settling the body, arms, legs and head in the correct posture and positions. Lastly Dance Etudes which is the exploration of various dances and choreographies such as Polonaise, Minuet and Polka, which is essential to children’s development. All elements of this program are combined together to create the foundations of a ballet education. Students will perform small choreographies in studio and at ABA’s performances on a professional stage.
All the above are very important aspects of training for this age level in preparation for their advancement into the next level of ballet training