Proper ballet training stressesĀ pulling upĀ (using strong muscles of the stomach, back and bottom to pull the body up and off of the legs, allowing the dancer to move with strength and grace.
The techniques found in classical ballet is a framework for many other styles of dance, including modern dance, jazz, contemporary, and lyrical.
Based on the fundaments of: proper alignment (keeping the head, shoulders, and hips vertically aligned) and turnout (completing movements with legs rotated outward from the hips to the toes). Proper ballet training stresses pulling up (using strong muscles of the stomach, back and bottom to pull the body up and off of the legs, allowing the dancer to move with strength and grace.
San Jose Dance Theatre trains dancers in these fundamentals from the beginner to the advanced levels and reinforces good technique as the dancers grow technically and artistically.
San Jose ballet performing company and ballet academy performing classical favorites and innovative new works from leading choreographers. Performances include “The Nutcracker”, a San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley family tradition since 1964.
Our leading San Jose ballet academy offers youth and open drop-in ballet classes for children and adults in San Jose CA, Silicon Valley, and online. Our focus is on bringing classical ballet performances and professional training to the community.
Developed by master teacherĀ Ā Beverly SpellĀ and child psychologist Dr. Annie Spell, Leap āN Learn is an early childhood dance program that teaches ballet to children.
Adult Ballet is a beginning ballet class for adults that includes gentle stretching and strength exercises in addition to basic ballet vocabulary.
Ballet Dance Classes are offered byĀ Contemporary Academy of Dance for all skill level.Ā We provide our students with a safe, encouraging, and fun environment to learn a variety of dance styles.
Classical ballet tailored to each studentās age and ability with special attention paid to proper technique and body placement.
Beginner/Intermediate Ballet features professional dancer and Koresh Company Member alumni Fang Ju-Chou. This class is perfect for students who have prior Ballet experience and the desire to transition into the intermediate level.
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