Studio R Ballet

.dancing_

✨ADULT BALLET✨ Don’t be scared 😎. Come try one of Arizona’s top Classical Ballet schools. All levels are welcome!!!

Don’t miss this opportunity to watch our ballet performance of Sleeping Beauty on May 13th, 2023. Get your tickets at studiorballet.com

Today we’re celebrating our 2023 graduating senior .kriloff! Head to the link in our bio or stories to read all about her ballet journey and future goals!

The weather’s warming up and it’s time to start thinking about summer intensive programs! This year, we have a program specifically for adults. Head to the link in our bio or stories to learn more or register now!

At SRB, we’re proud of the elite environment we’ve created—and even more proud of our wonderful students! We set out to create a physically challenging yet mentally enriching experience that would turn out technically advanced dancers. Learn more about our mission, philosophies, and techniques at the link in our stories!

✨✨KID SUMMER BALLET CAMPS✨✨ NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! Email [email protected] or call (480)580-2996. Last year these camps sold out, so don’t wait!!!

This is just one of the many, many things we love about ballet! The positive impact ballet has on the brain is incredible. Head to the link in our bio to learn more!

Come join us for adult ballet classes! This is a great way to experience SRB’s talented instructors and exceptional facilities. All levels are welcome, whether you’re trying ballet for the first time or have been dancing for years.

We’ve been focusing on the physical benefits of ballet, but let’s talk about the mental benefits. Did you know that school-age ballet dancers have been shown to excel in academics because of the additional brain stimulation and improvements to memory & coordination that ballet offers? This is just one of the many ways ballet improves our brainpower and mental health. Head to the link in our bio to find out more!

If you haven’t made a New Year’s resolution yet, consider adding ballet classes to your schedule! Scroll through to see some of the incredible physical benefits ballet offers.

YAGP Phoenix is wrap! It’s such a great experience to see these students on the big stage. Lots of love for this group.

Congratulations to these two ladies for placing in the Top 12! .jkelsey Classical sole and Contemporary solo. Congratulations to all of our students that competed this weekend. You were all stunning and we’re so proud of all of you.

Our production of The Nutcracker begins a month from today! To prep for our performances, we’re sharing 5 little-known facts about this beloved Christmas classic. Check out the links in our bio and stories to read more and purchase tickets!

It’s Terminology Thursday! Today’s word is rétiré, meaning “withdrawn.” Swipe to see our upper levels demonstrate rétiré at the barre. The difficulty of rétiré is keeping the hip down, the pointed foot beveled, the supporting knee straight, the torso in a straight square, and of course, keeping your balance. No one said ballet was easy, and even simple positions like rétiré are difficult to master!

It’s Terminology Thursday! Today’s word is sous-sus, where the dancer relevés to a tight fifth position. The exact way of doing this—performing a relevé and then crossing the ankles, or jumping straight to sous-sus—varies between different methods. Sous-sus involves crossing the ankles, but to ensure it’s done properly, the dancer must think of the legs engaging and crossing all the way down from the top of the inner thighs. Swipe to see two demonstration of a sous-sus!

We’re so excited to begin our 2022–2023 season! Today, we’re taking a look back at our mission and philosophies of teaching to prepare for our new season. At Studio R, we believe in pushing our dancers to improve their strength and technique while instilling in them a healthy, confident mindset. We’ve seen great success with our methods, and we’re so proud to teach such wonderful students!

Yesterday we finished our summer Balanchine clinic! The iconic George Balanchine—also known as the father of American ballet—created his method to reflect the exciting, fast-paced atmosphere of New York in the 1930s, when he came to America. He created several original ballets and always aimed for his choreography to showcase the music it was set to in a way that had never been done before. He wanted his audience to “see the music, hear the dance,” and this concept was one of the many things we taught our dancers in this summer’s Balanchine clinic.

Who knew pointe shoes have so many different components? That’s not the only complex thing about these shoes—the way they’re made, the thousands of individual models for every type of foot, and the unique way they’re broken in by each dancer makes pointe shoes some of the most complicated elements in the dance world. Check out the link in our bio or stories to learn more about pointe shoes and how we use them at Studio R.

Happy Friday! We have a new blog post up on our site all about pointe shoes. Tap on the link in our bio to learn about the history, anatomy, and creation of pointe shoes and how our students are taught pointe show technique.

We absolutely love teaching our students of all ages! And we love hearing that our goal of instilling confidence and respect in our students while teaching them masterful technique is successful. If you’ve left a review for Studio R, thank you!

(yesterday) in 1879, Agrippina Vanaganova, founder of the Vaganova method, was born. Vaganova danced for the Imperial Russian Ballet for many years before retiring and becoming an instructor for the world-renowned ballet. In this position, she devised a method for her dancers that included increased awareness of all parts of the body, exactness and precision in all movements, and a barre system where each step builds upon the next. Her esteemed method, sometimes known as the Russian method, is one of the most prominent methods used all over the world. At Studio R, the Vaganova method is one of 3 methods we use to teach our students classical ballet. Here, Vaganova is pictured with a student.

Partnering is an essential skill for ballet dancers. Our partnering workshop next month will provide invaluable, master-level instruction on pas de deux work. Open to outside students as well as SRB dancers! Check out the link in bio and stories for more info.

Introducing our Pro Track Program. Designed for dancers who are serious about a career in dance, our master-level instruction will take your training to the next level. Visit the link in our bio to learn more about this elite supplementary program.