Ruth Jevarian, a professional ballet and Armenian folk dancer, opened Star Dance Studio in 1950.
Ruth Jevarian, a professional ballet and Armenian folk dancer, opened Star Dance Studio in 1950. The studio was located briefly in the Haight Ashbury district before it was moved to the Inner Sunset. Ruth’s students loved her — she was talented, creative and taught all forms of dance, including ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics plus Armenian and other types of folk dancing.
Her students performed around the city at special events, hospitals and senior centers, sharing the joy of dance with their audiences. She retired in 1974 and turned the studio over to her daughter, Micky Powell, the current school director.
Ruth Jevarian, a professional ballet and Armenian folk dancer, opened Star Dance Studio in 1950. The studio was located briefly in the Haight Ashbury district before it was moved to the Inner Sunset.
Ruth’s students loved her — she was talented, creative and taught all forms of dance, including ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics plus Armenian and other types of folk dancing.
Her students performed around the city at special events, hospitals and senior centers, sharing the joy of dance with their audiences. She retired in 1974 and turned the studio over to her daughter, Micky Powell, the current school director.
Micky has managed the studio for the past 40+ years, and the school has flourished under her direction. Her daughter, Julie, taught at the studio for many decades and remains involved in helping the school thrive.
For 70 years, Star Dance Studio has brought joy to thousands of children and adults. The lovely studio at 300 Moraga Street is dedicated to the memory of Ruth Jevarian.
Our curriculum is designed around a strong foundation in Ballet technique and other supporting genres that allow students to become well-rounded dancers and artists.
Ballet dance classes are offered by Miami Dance and Music Academy for all ages and skill level. Our instructors are highly qualified and many have extensive performance experience. Most importantly, our instructors strive to relate their teaching to each individual student’s learning style.
BALLET is one of the more popular Dances taught at Genas -- Usually Ballet is a Great way to start out in beginning classes. Tap and  Ballet usually are recommended for new students.
Ballet is most widely identified noted for breath taking techniques, signature Pointe work, grand pas de deux, and high leg extensions. The ultimate goal is to capture poetry in motion known as ballet dancing.
Beginner adult ballet class for ages 14 and up, designed for dancers with little to no dance experience. Develop grace, confidence, poise, flexibility and strength while practicing basic technical ballet skills at the barre and on the dance floor
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