• Yoyo School of Dancing Introduces

    Vaganova Ballet Method!

    Warmly welcome Teacher Polina Petrova and Teacher Yifushu Na (Esther)!

  • Introduction to the Vaganova Ballet Method

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    The Vaganova Ballet Method is a famous Russian ballet training method, founded by Maria Vaganova in the early 20th century. Vaganova was a famous Russian ballet educator. She worked as a dancer at the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg and later became a ballet teacher. She developed a systematic teaching method by summarizing her rich stage experience and in-depth research on ballet art, which had a profound impact on the world's ballet art.

     

    The influence of the Vaganova system

    • The Vaganova system became the core training method of Russian ballet and was widely used around the world.
    • The St. Petersburg Vaganova Ballet Academy was named after Maria Vaganova and became one of the most famous ballet schools in the world, training many famous dancers such as Galina Ulanova and Rudolf Nureyev.
    • The Vaganova system is an important cornerstone of classical ballet training. Because of its dual emphasis on technology and art, it is considered one of the most scientific and comprehensive ballet teaching methods in the world.

  • Welcome Teacher Polina Petrova and Teacher Yifushu Na (Esther)!

    Teacher Polina Petrova is from the B. Eifman Ballet Theatre of Russia. Teacher Yifushu Na (Esther) is from the Liaoning Ballet Affiliated Dance School. Both of them will start teaching at Yoyo School of Dancing in January 2025. They will bring the rigorous Vaganova method and professional ballet teaching to our students!

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    Polina Petrova

    • Graduated from Perm State Choreographic College (Russia).
    • Professional Ballet dancer, teacher, choreographer at the B. Eifman Ballet Theater (Russia).
    • Teaching the Vaganova Ballet Method.
    • Barre Instructor Certificate, American Barre Technique®
    • Certified teacher in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)

     

    Teacher Polina will be teaching the classes below:

    • Ballet for age 3-4, age 4-6, and age 7-10.
    • Supplementary training for figure skating (flexibility, strength, ballet).
    • Adult Ballet, Adult Flexibility, and Adult Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT*).

    *PBT is a very effective and scientific training method for muscle strength and shaping. For more information about PBT, please click the link to view.

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    Yifushu Na (Esther)

    • Graduated from the Liaoning Ballet Affiliated Dance School, majoring in Ballet.
    • Certified teacher, Beijing Dance Academy.
    • Highly skilled in the Vaganova Ballet Method and the Beijing Dance Academy teaching system.
    • Contributed as a performer to professional productions such as "The Sleeping Beauty", "Swan Lake", "The Nutcracker", and others.
    • Actively participated in several key performances and recording projects, including: Liaoning Ballet anniversary performance and Ballet Coming to Campus series activities, etc.
    • Proficient in the choreography and performance of classical ballet productions and various dance works.
    • Rich teaching experience. Successfully guided students through the selection exams for various professional dance schools in China. Developed customized teaching plans based on individual student needs, significantly enhancing their technical skills and artistic expression.

     

    Teacher Esther will be teaching the classes below:

    • Ballet for age 4-6 and age 7-10.
    • Supplementary training for figure skating (flexibility, strength, ballet).
    • Adult Ballet.

  • Don't Miss the Free Trial Classes!

    A great opportunity to learn more about the Vaganova Ballet Method and our new teachers!

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    Teacher Polina's free trials

    • Supplementary training for figure skating (flexibility, strength, ballet), Jan. 11th, Sat. 1:40-3pm, Ambleside studio.
    • Ballet for age 3-4, Jan. 6th, Mon. 11-11:50am, Ambleside studio.
    • Ballet for age 3-4, Jan. 8th, Wed. 9:30-10:20am, Chappelle studio.
    • Ballet for age 3-4, Jan. 10th, Fri. 11-11:50am, Chappelle studio.
    • Ballet for age 3-4, Jan. 12th, Sun. 2:20-2:50pm, Chappelle studio.
    • Ballet for age 4-6, Jan. 9th, Thur. 9:30-10:20am, Ambleside studio.
    • Ballet for age 4-6, Jan. 10th, Fri. 4:50-5:40pm, Chappelle studio.
    • Ballet for age 7-10, Jan. 6th, Mon. 4:30-5:50pm, Chappelle studio.
    • Adult Ballet, Jan. 6th, Mon. 9:30-10:50am, Ambleside studio.
    • Adult Ballet, Jan. 8th, Wed. 10:30-11:50am, Chappelle studio.
    • Adult PBT (muscle strength and shaping), Jan. 6th, Mon. 12-1:20pm, Ambleside studio.
    • Adult PBT (muscle strength and shaping), Jan. 10th, Fri. 12-1:20pm, Chappelle studio.
    • Adult Flexibility, Jan. 9th, Thur. 10:30-11:50am, Adult stretch, Ambleside studio.
    • Adult Flexibility, Jan. 10th, Fri. 9:30-10:50am, Adult stretch, Chappelle studio.
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    Teacher Esther's free trials

    • Supplementary training for figure skating (flexibility, strength, ballet), Jan. 11th, Sat. 5:20-6:40pm, Chappelle studio.
    • Ballet for age 4-6, Jan. 10th, Fri. 4:30-5:20pm, Windermere studio.
    • Ballet for age 7-10, Jan. 10th, Fri. 5:30-6:50pm, Windermere studio.
    • Adult Ballet, Jan. 10th, Fri. 7-8:20pm, Windermere studio.
    • Adult Ballet, Jan. 11th, Sat. 6:50-8:10pm, Chappelle studio.

  • Introduction to Yoyo School of Dancing's Ballet Level System

    Yoyo School of Dancing's ballet system is divided into three major levels: Ballet Standard Level, Ballet Pre-competitive Level, and Ballet Competitive Level.

    Each level has 10-12 sub-levels.

    We provide students with a complete ballet teaching system.

    Highlights

    Ballet Standard Level

    • Classes are offered once a week for Ballet Standard level. Fifty minutes each class for level 1 and level 2, 1 hour 20 minutes for level 3, and 1 hour 50 minutes for level 4 and up.
    • Participating in Shiny Dancers (internal dance competition) as a group dance each school year.
    • Do not participate in off-campus competitions.
    • After completing Standard level 2, students will have an opportunity to take the selection exam for the Pre-competitive - J (junior) level. 
    • After completing Standard level 3, students will have an opportunity to take the selection exam for the Pre-competitive - S (senior) level.
    • After completing Standard level 4 or level 5A, students will have an opportunity to take the selection exam for the Pre-competitive level 1.
    • There are no more opportunities to enter the Ballet Pre-competitive level after Standard level 5B.

    Ballet Pre-Competitive Level

    • Classes are offered twice a week for Ballet Pre-Competitive level. One hour 20 minutes each class for the Pre-competitive - J (junior) level and 1 hour 50 minutes for all other levels.
    • Participating in Shiny Dancers (internal dance competition) as a group dance each school year.
    • Participating in off-campus competitions, such as Dance Power, Evolve, View, Fever, etc. as a group dance each school year.
    • High level students will have an opportunity to participate in various competitions as a Solo, Duet, or Trio dance.
    • After completing the Pre-competitive - J/S level or level 1, students will have an opportunity to take the selection exam for the Ballet Competitive level.
    • There are no more opportunities to enter the Ballet Competitive level after the Pre-competitive level 2.

    Ballet Competitive Level

    • Only for students in Ballet Pre-competitive - J/S level and level 1.
    • Classes are offered three times a week for Ballet competitive level. Two hours 50 minutes for each class.
    • The class is 2 hours of Ballet and 50 minutes of supplementary class. The supplementary classes are three types each school year (see below). They are arranged depending on the students’ ages and abilities.
    • The supplementary classes include: physical fitness and techniques, Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), Hip Hop or KPOP, small group dance (4 or 5 students), Trio, Duet, Solo, etc.
    • Participating in Shiny Dancers (internal dance competition) as a group dance each school year.
    • Participating in off-campus competitions, such as Dance Power, Evolve, View, Fever, etc. as a group dance each school year.
    • Except for the group dance, students in level 3 and 4 will participate in competitions as a small group dance (4 or 5 students). Students in level 5 will participate in competitions as duet or trio dances. Students in level 6 and up will participate in competitions as solo/duet/trio dances.
    • Students in Ballet Competitive level will have an opportunity to participate in “the Excellence Program” to get ready for being a dance teacher in the near future.
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