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About Vaganova Ballet & RBA
The Vaganova method is one of the most respected and influential systems in professional ballet training. Known for its emphasis on clean, virtuosic technique and expressive upper-body movement, it produces dancers with refined lines, musicality, and artistry.
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At Russian Ballet Academy, we focus on developing a strong technical foundation. Every class is rooted in the Vaganova methodology, helping students build clean and precise technique from the very beginning. Our goal is to bring out each dancer’s full potential in technique, artistry, and performance.
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See here to read more about Vaganova and how it differs from other schools of technique.
INSTRUCTOR
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Meiyi Li is the first Singaporean to have trained at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow, Russia, and has also successfully completed all levels of the official Bolshoi Ballet Academy's Teacher Certification Program. Drawing on her extensive experience and profound expertise in Vaganova pedagogy, she has crafted a coaching methodology that significantly enhances technical precision and body awareness.
Her students, ranging from recreational to pre-professional and competitive dancers, have achieved notable success, including award wins in Singapore and South Korea. Meiyi’s coaching not only pushes dancers to exceed their limits but also emphasizes physical conditioning to mitigate injury risk.
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Meiyi is deeply passionate about nurturing her dancers to achieve their highest potential, both technically and artistically. Her commitment to excellence creates an environment that encourages steady growth. ​​
INSTRUCTOR (PRE BALLET)
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Ms. Elisya started her ballet training at the age of 3, and went on to pursue ballet and contemporary dance training at the School of the Arts (SOTA), where she graduated with a 7 in IB Dance, the highest possible score. During her time there, Ms. Elisya displayed her choreography skills by creating an original piece for a showcase, as well as participating in a project where she introduced different dance styles to children from a disadvantaged background.
Ms. Elisya had also trained with Ms. Meiyi, and had participated actively in our recitals, exams with Mr. Guntis Kalnins, and the International Youth Friendship Art Festivals held at the Capitol Theatre.
Her gentle, adaptive approach aims to support each student in developing a solid foundation through play and practice, while fostering a love for dance.
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INSTRUCTOR (ADULT BALLET)
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With over 10 years of professional training, including at the Kim Wonmi Ballet Academy and Gyeongbuk Arts High School, Ms. Kwon Min Gyeong has developed a deep foundation in the Vaganova ballet method and technique.
Her professional accomplishments include winning the Top Prize in the 2022 National Next Generation Dance Competition (Korea), and the Silver medal in the 2022 Yeungnam University dance competition (Korea).
She has also taught extensively at the Kim Wonmi Ballet academy, specialising in ballet education for children, while frequently conducting adult classes as well. She has dedicated herself to help aspiring ballerinas, and has helped to coach young dancers who are striving to reach professional levels.
Ms. Min Gyeong has been awarded a scholarship in recognition of her excellent practical skills at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), where she is currently pursuing a Dance Diploma.