The Vaganova method, by Agrippina Vaganova (founder of the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia), focuses on expressiveness of Port de bras in the upper body, and strength and endurance in the legs and feet.
Students will be introduced step by step into the Russian Vaganova method by former professional Ballet dancer, Mr Ilya Shcherbakov, who is the first and only Vaganova certified instructor in Singapore aftercompleting his 8-year Professional Dancer’s vocational training and the 4-year Professional Teacher’s Training Program at the Vaganova Ballet Academy in Russia.
For complete beginners.
The Ballet Intro course introduces you to basic Ballet positions and correct body alignment to improve body posture. Classes are progressive and designed to promote a sound Ballet technique foundation at a comfortable pace.
| CLASS | DAY | TIME | TEACHER | VENUE |
| Adult Ballet Beginner Vaganova |
Sunday | 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm | Grace Ng | Tanglin |
No prior dance background required.
The Ballet Beginner course introduces you to basic Vaganova Ballet positions and correct body alignment to improve body posture. Classes are progressive and designed to promote a sound Ballet technique foundation and good carriage of the upper body.
This course is catered for students who are new to Ballet. Students who have prior dance background, but would like a back-to-basics refresher are most welcome too! Aside from learning the basics of Ballet, you can expect to enjoy the benefits of good posture and improved poise with Ballet training!
| CLASS | DAY | TIME | TEACHER | VENUE |
| Adult Ballet Beginner Vaganova |
Tuesday | 8.00 pm – 9.30 pm | Ilya Shcherbakov | Tanglin |
| Adult Ballet Beginner Vaganova |
Friday | 11.00 am – 12.30 pm | Ilya Shcherbakov | Tanglin |
Recommended: min. 6 months Ballet background
Suitable for students who have learnt the basic Ballet positions, body alignment and foundations of Ballet technique and wish to progress further.
| CLASS | DAY | TIME | TEACHER | VENUE |
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Adult Ballet Lvl 1 |
Wednesday | 10.00 am – 11.30 am | Ilya Shcherbakov | Tanglin |
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Adult Ballet Lvl 1 |
Wednesday | 8.00 pm – 9.30 pm | Ilya Shcherbakov | Tanglin |
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Adult Ballet Lvl 1 |
Saturday | 10.00 am – 11.30 am | Bao Yishuang | Prinsep |
Recommended min. 2 yrs and above Ballet background
If you have had at least 2 years of Ballet training and would like to experience Ballet class in Russian style – lots of use of upper body and detailed footwork, and are keen to challenge yourself technically and enhance your Ballet knowledge, this will be the class for you!
| CLASS | DAY | TIME | TEACHER | VENUE |
| Adult Ballet Intermediate Vaganova |
Thursday | 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm | Ilya Shcherbakov | Tanglin |
