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Classical Ballet Training for All Ages in Arlington
The Ballet Academy has dedicated itself to cultivating excellence in classical ballet through the Cecchetti method, providing students aged 4 to adult with a foundation for professional careers or lifelong appreciation of dance. Our approach emphasizes technical precision, artistic expression, and individualized attention, fostering an environment where students develop strength, grace, and discipline. With decades of experience, our instructors nurture both performance skills and personal growth, preparing dancers for opportunities in professional companies, teaching, choreography, and related fields.Testimonials highlight our ability to produce technically proficient artists who thrive in competitive environments, while our adult classes offer accessible, challenging workouts that reconnect participants with ballet's physical and creative benefits. The academy maintains a non-discriminatory policy, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds to experience the transformative power of dance education.
Services
Ballet Training
Cecchetti Method
Adult Classes
Dance Therapy
Choreography
Highlights and features
- We specialize in the Cecchetti method with decades of proven success
- Our graduates perform with professional companies like Miami City Ballet
- Instructors provide individualized attention to diverse learning styles
- Adult classes combine fitness with classical technique refinement
- Non-discriminatory environment fostering technical and personal growth
What people say
Technique is flawless
Positive nurturing environment
Mentally prepared for challenges
Inspire me daily
Performance opportunities
Services
Ballet Training
Our ballet training program develops technical mastery and artistic expression through the Cecchetti method. Students aged 4 to adult build strength, balance, and discipline while learning classical repertoire. The curriculum prepares dancers for professional careers or lifelong appreciation through progressive levels that emphasize proper alignment and musicality.
Adult Classes
Designed for returning dancers and beginners, these classes rekindle technical skills while providing cardiovascular workouts. Participants learn classical combinations set to traditional music in a supportive environment that emphasizes personal growth over performance pressure. Classes focus on maintaining flexibility and refining technique for all experience levels.
Cecchetti Method
This structured ballet training system develops precise technical skills through graded exercises and classical repertoire. The method emphasizes anatomical principles and musical interpretation, producing dancers with clean lines and exceptional control. Students progress through defined levels that build foundational skills required for professional performance.
Choreography
Students learn to create original dance works through guided choreography instruction. The program teaches composition principles using classical ballet vocabulary while encouraging artistic individuality. Participants develop skills in movement phrasing, spatial design, and musical interpretation through recital performances and collaborative projects.
Dance Therapy
This program applies ballet fundamentals to therapeutic settings, focusing on physical rehabilitation and emotional expression. Sessions use structured movement to improve coordination, posture, and body awareness while promoting psychological well-being through creative self-expression in a non-judgmental environment.
People
Mrs. Kotelly
Lead Instructor
Master ballet educator with decades of experience training students in the Cecchetti method. Known for individualized instruction that produces technically precise dancers who excel in professional environments.
Samantha Galler
Alumna
Graduate who became a Miami City Ballet soloist after training at The Ballet Academy. Recognized for flawless technique and clean lines developed through the academy's rigorous curriculum.
Questions
What ages do you teach?
We offer classes for children starting at age 4 through adult learners with no upper age limit.
What dance styles do you teach?
Our primary focus is classical ballet using the Cecchetti method, with supplementary training in related dance forms.
Do you offer adult classes?
Yes, we provide beginner and refresher classes for adults that combine fitness with classical technique development.
What performance opportunities exist?
Students participate in annual recitals featuring classical excerpts and original choreography from our instructors.
How do you accommodate different skill levels?
We offer progressive levels with individualized attention to match instruction with each student's technical development.
