Ballet
Masterclasses
Join us in a unique opportunity to refine your technique, deepen your understanding of classical ballet, and receive personalised instruction from Ms. Dali, a Vaganova Ballet Academy graduate and former ballerina with the Shanghai Ballet. Classes like Acting and Pas de deux are rare in Singapore, and you do not want to miss this chance to explore and elevate your skills.
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In addition to high quality instruction and demonstration, each class size is kept to less than 10 people, ensuring ample attention for each dancer. You can expect to leave the masterclasses feeling inspired, challenged, and empowered in your journey as dancers.
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Uncover new techniques, refine your skills, and be inspired by Ms. Dali's unique artistry.
About Ms. Dali
Ms. Dali had trained at prestigious ballet schools such as the Ecole Superieure de danse de Cannes Rosella Hightower in France, and the Wiener Staatsoper Ballettakademie in Austria, where she was also awarded a full-time scholarship. She placed first in the European Ballet Grand Prix classical semi-final, and was invited to study at the Vaganova Ballet Academy the year after.
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She graduated in the class of Maria Gribanova, and danced professionally with the Shanghai Ballet.
Presently, Ms. Dali is a highly sought after teacher, as she shares her expertise on the Vaganova technique.
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Level 1: 7 to 12 years old
Familiar with basic ballet technique. Not for beginners.
16 March, 12.30-2.30pm
Technique class with Repertoire and Acting
Learn the art of storytelling in classical ballet and how to open up and express yourself in dance. An excerpt from a variation will be taught, and you will learn how to elevate your dance performance whether you're a seasoned or amateur performer. Class size is small so that children will be more at ease in expressing themselves!
Level 2: 12-18 years old
Possess intermediate level technique, including elementary level pointe technique.
16 March, 10.00am-12.15pm
Vaganova Intermediate Technique class with pointe & men’s allegro
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Through up close and personal demonstrations, corrections, and individualised attention, Ms. Dali will guide you in honing your artistry, musicality, and technique. Pointe exercises will be taught to the ladies, and allegro for men.
Adult Ballet Elementary
Familiar with basic ballet technique.
16 March, 4.00-6.00pm
Adult Ballet Vaganova Elementary with Stretch/Conditioning (Floor Barre)
This is a Vaganova technique & conditioning class where you’ll learn exercises that will help you perform better. Ms. Dali will introduce floor barre exercises, where ballet barre work is translated into floor and mat work exercises. This is a common routine among professional dancers, and highly recommended to be done as a pre-class routine. Floor barre helps dancers to warm up thoroughly for better muscle engagement during the actual class, and will help you develop stronger technique.
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Floor barre will take place 45 minutes before the actual technique class.
Adult Ballet Intermediate
Recommended for dancers who are doing Intermediate/Open style classes.
17 March, 10.00am-12.15pm
Adult Ballet Vaganova Intermediate with pointe ​
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Learn Intermediate level technique and artistry from Dali, a Vaganova graduate herself, from the class of Maria Gribanova, whose students include Olesya Novikova and Ksenia Zhiganshina. Dali will be covering the technique of turns and a variety of jumps in a style typical of a Vaganova Ballet Academy class.
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​Pointe technique is at an Elementary level, and dancers have the option of performing the exercises at the barre, or with soft shoes.
BONUS!
Q&A with Ms. Dali
Open to all participants​. No registration required.
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17 March, 12.30-1.30pm
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Ask Ms Dali anything about life at Vaganova! Did you know she had also trained at the Wiener Staatsoper Ballettakademie & Ecole Superieure de danse de Cannes Rosella Hightower? This is for you if you've always been curious about a professional ballerina's life in different parts of the world! (P.S. Ms. Dali is fluent in English, Chinese, Russian, French and German!)
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