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CURRENT CLASSES:
- Mon/Wed/Fri noon-1:30 Int Ballet
- Tues/Thur 11:30 am-1:00 pm Adv Beg Ballet
Natalya Stavro was born in
Russia and received her ballet training at the Vaganova Choreographic
Institute, the official school of the Kirov Ballet in St.
Petersburg. After completing her training and graduating with
the highest level diploma, "Ballet Dancer," Natalya
joined the state Academic Theatre of Classical Ballet in Moscow
as a principal dancer. She danced leading roles for 20 years
and toured throughout Europe, South America, Japan and the
United States. Her diverse repertoire includes Don
Quixote, Swan Lake,
Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet, Giselle
and Raymonda. Natalya also
danced in ballets created by the renowned choreographers George
Balanchine, Roland Petit, Alberto Alonso and Maurice Bejar.
Natalya has been featured in a number of videotaped performances
including Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet and Don
Quixote.
In 1990 Natalya turned her talent to teaching and since then
has been instructing classes in ballet, pointe, and variations
for companies and schools in Russia and the United States.
Her class format emphasizes correct development of both the
technical and artistic elements of classical ballet and is
a clear reflection of her pure traditional training and distinguished
performance career.
Class Description
Advanced Beginner BALLET This class is introduced a fresh and open approach to the study of traditional ballet vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on coordination, placement, flexibility, technique and strength. Musicality is stressed along with a strong sense of performance style. Students in class will move more freely and dance with grace and confidence.
Intermediate BALLET This class is designed for students with a strong basic foundation. Correct placement of the head and arms in coordination with the leg and body movements is stressed. Combinations are specifically choreographed to enhance the student's individual qualities, raise their technical level and foster their sense of artistry thereby helping them pursue dance professionally. This class is ideal for students with diversified dance backgrounds. |
