It is so important to teach younger students in this specific manner, which follows the Vaganova method. The leg goes to a la seconde before bringing in everything for the pirouette. Providing them with exercises as they develop their muscle strength is crucial. We'll be covering more exclusive tips about classical ballet technique and classical variation on our upcoming in-person Summer Intensive Ballet Program— DuCon 2023, this incoming August. Don't miss out on this unique and one-of-a-kind e

GAINING STRENGTH TAKES TIME ✨ BE DETERMINED Here I am at 16, my second year at The Vaganova Academy. I definitely look a lot more Russian trained than when I first showed up. My fifth positions are tight. My head seems to be in the right place lol and my leg extensions had gained height as well as my turnout had improved. I was finally in a place where things were starting to click and make sense and I could progress further. However when I first got there things were not clear, things were diff

Pre-Ballet Online Teacher Training with the Bolshoi Academy, LIVE January 22-26! Study the Vaganova Method with us wherever you are, live or in playback! Live classes, personalized feedback, a detailed syllabus and more! Available in English, Italian 🇮🇹 Spanish 🇪🇸 and Japanese 🇯🇵 Sign up soon! | Russian Ballet International

In the Vaganova method, the neck must stay perpendicular to the spine for proper alignment. Whether the head is straight, rotating, inclined, or lowered, keep movements controlled and natural to maintain clean lines and balance. Remember this in your next class! | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching

Vaganova Method Level 1 - an online Teacher Training Seminar by the Bolshoi Ballet Academy 🌏💫 Join us October 26th-30th for Live Classes with professor Ekaterina Trunina, the Academy's leading methodologist and a supervisor of the retraining program students for “Ballet Pedagogy”. ✅ Certified (with exams) and non-certified options ✅ Handout syllabus and music recordings and more! Limited places available, sign up soon! 🩰 #ballet #balletclass #balletclub #balletworld #balletlife #vaganova | Ru