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Ballet Institute’s Premiere of Cinderella BalletAn enchanting story for all ages with a wonderful dose of humor, the majesty of classical ballet, and the promise of “happily ever after”.Ballet Institute’s Premiere is the new whimsical take on the Cinderella story. This world-class production is made for everyone, from seasoned ballet lovers to first timers. Expect to be amazed, entertained, and inspired!Choreographed by Egle Spokaite and Katia Anischenko, a team of choreographers known for her skillful storytelling and and lighthearted sense of humor. Experience a unique performance that will touch your heart without words, combining humor and beauty.Book your tickets now for a night of enchantment and wonder!
Tickets: In-Theatre and Live BroadcastSYNOPSISBallet Cinderella” is a captivating rendition of the classic fairy tale, reimagined through the graceful movements of ballet. Set in a magical world where dreams come true, this enchanting performance follows the journey of Cinderella, a kind-hearted young woman mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.
The ballet opens with Cinderella’s humble life in the countryside, where she finds solace in her love for dance. Her fortunes change when an invitation to the royal ball arrives, promising a chance to escape her dreary existence. With the help of her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella is transformed into a vision of elegance, ready to captivate the prince’s heart.
At the ball, amidst swirling gowns and twinkling lights, Cinderella and the prince share a mesmerizing dance, sparking a connection that transcends words. However, as the clock strikes midnight, reality intervenes, and Cinderella flees, leaving behind only a glass slipper.
The ballet reaches its climax as the prince embarks on a quest to find his mysterious dance partner, guided by the slipper’s perfect fit. True love triumphs as Cinderella’s identity is revealed, leading to a joyous reunion and a happily ever after that resonates with audiences of all ages.
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Summer Programs 2024June 24 – August 2, 2024Block your calendars, enroll, and email us with questions
Ballet Camp for Beginners. Age 5-7June 24 – July 3July 29 – August 9Tuition: 3h per day is $210 per week, or 5 h per day is $350 per week
During 3 or 5 hours of learning and fun (with rest breaks), where dancers will embark on the journey of Ballet, Music, Art, Theatre, Gymnastics and Strength excersizes. Each week will have a dedicated theme to keek the children engaged for weeks: “Cinderella” is June 24-July 3, “Wish” is July 29-August 2, and “Leap” is August 5-9. We have outdoors area available for resting and lunch. Flexible schedule available.
Classes will take place 9:00 AM-2:00 PM daily on weekdays and the recital on the last day of each week.
Login (or register, if you do not have an account yet) to your Parent Portal. Under the "Enroll for Classes" section, select the schedule for your student's level and time.
ENROLLElementary Level Summer Intensive. Age 7-11June 24 – July 3July 29 – August 9This is the first real Summer Ballet Intensive for younger students. During 5 hours of daily learning, dancers of Elementary level will enhance themselves in Ballet Technique, Variation, Contemporary, Modern, Stretching & Strength. This rich and engaging summer program will sure to raise child’s interest in ballet and fully immerse themselves. Classes will take place 9:00 AM-2:00 PM daily Mondays through Fridays and the recital on the last day of the Intensive. Tuition: $425 per weekFull program (18 days) is discounted $1350, and discounted $1125 for 15 daysLogin (or register, if you do not have an account yet) to your Parent Portal. Under the "Enroll for Classes" section, select the schedule for your student's level and time.
ENROLLELEMENTARY LEVEL DETAILSThis expanded program (5 hours a day) provides knowledge and skills of ballet fundamentals. On these basics, the students will build technique, health, and beauty in the future. We will learn Barre, Center, Jumps, Pre-Pointe, also coordination of working and stable body parts. Epaulement, En Face. Barre and Center ballet workout basics. Jumps: the right-off and several types of ballet jumps. Basic turns. Character dance: Spanish, Slavic, character arm positions, feet position, jumps. The classical compulsory variation. Improvisation and contemporary dance class helps to improve coordination and musicality. Creative task gives joy and interest to study dance art more deeply.Your Commitment: 1, 2 or 3 weeks (5 hours every day M-F), and the studio performance/recital at the end of the Intensive.Dress CodeGirls: black leotard with straps. Pink tights and pink canvas ballet slippers. Black canvas character shoes. Black skirt knee length.Boys: White short-sleeved T-shirt, black bike shorts or tights, white ankle socks – students may wear any plain thin white socks, white ballet slippers.Intermediate Level, age 9-12July 8 – July 266 hours of Ballet, Pointe, Variation, Contemporary, Modern, Stretching & Strength, Character Dance classes will be 9:30 AM-3:30 PM daily Mondays through Fridays and the recital the last day of the Intensive.
Tuition: $1530 for 3 weeks, $1300 for 2 weeks, and $800 for one week
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ENROLLINTERMEDIATE LEVEL DETAILSThis expanded program provides knowledge and skills of ballet fundamentals. On these basics, the students will build technique, health, and beauty in the future. We will learn Barre, Center, Jumps, Pre-Pointe, En Pointe, also coordination of working and stable body parts. Epaulement, En Face. Barre and Center ballet workout basics. Jumps: the right-off and several types of ballet jumps. Basic turns. Character dance, – arm positions, feet position, jumps. The classical compulsory variation. Improvisation and contemporary dance class helps to improve coordination and musicality. Creative task gives joy and interest to study dance art more deeply.
There will be a studio performance/recital at the end of the intensive.
Your Commitment: 1, 2 or 3 weeks (6 hours every day M-F), and the studio performance/recital at the end of the Intensive.
For the students who are not part of Ballet Institute of San Diego, please send us a video (5 minutes or less) from either a ballet class, or dancing on stage. Please email the link to info@balletinstitutesd.com.
Dress CodeGirls: black leotard with straps. Pink tights and pink canvas ballet slippers. Contemporary socks. Character skirt, Character shoes. Please have a notebook for taking notes
Boys: White short-sleeved T-shirt, black bike shorts or tights, white ankle socks – students may wear any plain thin white socks, white ballet slippers.
Advanced Level, age 12+July 8 – July 26, 20246 hours of Ballet, Pointe, Variation, Contemporary, Modern, Stretching & Strength, Character Dance. Classes will be 9:30 AM-3:30 PM daily Mondays through Fridays and the recital the last day of the Intensive.
Tuition: $1530 for 3 weeks, $1300 for 2 weeks, and $800 for one week
ADVANCED LEVEL DETAILSA precise, rigorous and passionately creative training program with Ms. Egle Spokaite and a Master Teacher, designed for motivated dancers. Classes offered: Ballet technique, Body strengthening and stretching, Pointe technique, Character Dance, Contemporary, Variation, Ballet repertoire.
For the students who are not part of Ballet Institute of San Diego, please send us a video (5 minutes or less) from either a ballet class, or dancing on stage. Please email the link to info@balletinstitutesd.com.
Your Commitment: 1, 2 or 3 weeks (6 hours every day M-F), and the studio performance/recital at the end of the Intensive.
Dress CodeBlack leotard with straps. Short skirt (optional). Pink ballet tights. Ballet slippers, pointe shoes, black character shoes, black character skirt, contemporary socks or slippers.
Boys: White short-sleeved T-shirt, black bike shorts or tights, white ankle socks – students may wear any plain thin white socks, white ballet slippers.
AuditionFor dancers who are not BISD students, please inquire about zoom audition or send a video (5-7 minutes) link or file via Wetransfer/Google Drive/Dropbox to: info@balletinstitutesd.com to be placed into an appropriate group.
Login (or register, if you do not have an account yet) to your Parent Portal. Under the "Enroll for Classes" section, select the schedule for your student's level and time.
ENROLLLogin (or register, if you do not have an account yet) to your Parent Portal. Under the "Enroll for Classes" section, select the schedule for your student's level and time.
ENROLLFACULTYCONTEMPORARY MASTER CLASS SERIESThe Master Classes are available to dancers from any school without the need to be a part of our summer Intensive. Sign up here
Nicole PerezGuest Master Teacher. Contemporary. Choreography
Multidisciplinary, free-spirited choreographer, modern dancer, dance teacher with her own unique path that we hope will inspire the students to seek their own individualities. Nicole blossomed out of Miami’s culture scene where she trained in jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip-hop and ballroom. Nicole has been seen on America’s got talent, Youtube series One Shot, and has also danced on The X-Factor
Dasha TertovaGuest master teacher. Contemporary Dance, Modern
Grew up and received the Ballet training in Moscow (Masters from Russian Ballet Academy). Recognized as technical dancer, she has worked with companies such as Moiseyev Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet (Moscow) and Riverdance company (European tour).
After moving to US, her professional credits include: Madonna, Black Eyed Peas, Beyonce, Daft Punk and etc. Dasha teaches Masterclasses Internationally and is also professor at American Music and Dramatic Academy College (AMDA LA).
Azuki UmedaGuest master teacher. Contemporary. Choreography
Born in Tokyo, she received her BFA in Dance and BA in Integrated Educational Studies at Chapman University. She currently holds a Master of Fine Arts in Dance at CSU Long Beach. and one of the Choreographic Fellows at Jacob’s Pillow 2023 program. She is the founder of her own company, AU.THENTICITY DANCE CO. that aims to create a collaborative environment for artistic exploration.
Her CV can be read here
- Website CORE TEACHERS of SUMMER INTENSIVEKatia AnishchenkoBallet Teacher
Katia was born in Russia and graduated from Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet as a Master Teacher. At the same time, she started her ballerina’s career at the Mikhailovsky Theatre – one of the most prominent ballet companies in Russia, based in Saint Petersburg. For several years Katia toured the world as a soloist of the company, and in 2021 settled in Florida to become a head teacher at a Ballet School, where she already fostered several finalists of YAGP and ADCIBC
Voicech ZuromskasBoys Classical Ballet Teacher
Mr. Voicech is a soloist of the Lithuanian National Ballet Theatre. He is also an experienced classical ballet teacher, who completed the Pedagogy Course of A. Vaganova Russian Ballet course led by Nikolay Tsiskaridze. He will join Our Boy dancers remotely from Vilnius, Lithuania
Egle SpokaiteArtistic Director
Prima Ballerina of the Lithuanian National Ballet and Opera Theatre. During her 21 year as principal soloist, she was a guest principal soloist at Boris Eifman ballet, Finland ballet, Latvian National Ballet, Gala at Bolshoi Theatre, Mariinsky Theatre, Teatr Wielki (Polish National Ballet). Egle is the founder and Artistic Director of Ballet Institute of San Diego.
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Ballet-themed Games, Puzzles, QuizesTake a break from the dance floor and challenge your mind with a delightful collection of dance-themed puzzles, brain teasers, Quizes and games.GamesWelcome to the place of Ballet-themed Games, Puzzles, Quizes. Enjoy your stay
read moreCrossword No1. Ballet PositionsInteractive crossword focused on the Ballet positions. Games section of our websites features Ballet related puzzles, crosswords, jokes, games.
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Crossword No1. Ballet PositionsDifficulty level – medium
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Grab the rare opportunity to take classes with the Master teacher from the Bolshoi Ballet and YAGP judge Yelena Borisova, visiting Ballet Institute from Russia JAN 13-19, 2022
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Actors and Dancers of San Diego - come audition for the annual Winter production of “The Fairy Doll” Ballet.
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Summer Intensive 2021 is going to be the Richest and most Educational. Contact us today, don't take chances. It is going to be fabulous
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Amelie is becoming popular even in Europe! Nice way to compete - work and worrying is done ahead of time - now just relax, sit down, and watch
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The idea of this performance is to introduce our students and audience to the classical ballet company structure. The Sleeping Beauty was born in Mariinsky Theatre (Saint Petersburg, Russia) in the 19th century and is perfectly suited for this purpose.
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We welcome back the extraordinary RENEE KESTER for another masterclass in contemporary dance
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