Grace in Motion Project

This specially designed program blends elements of Classical Ballet, Pilates, Yoga, and Fitness. Grace in Motion is more than just a way to stay physically fit; it also serves as a source of psychological balance, emotional well-being, and spiritual enrichment. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, this program is designed to help you improve posture, flexibility, and core strength, all while embracing your inner grace. Join us in a welcoming and supportive environment, where you can connect with others and enhance both body and mind.

Why barre-ballet classes are important for women?

1. Physical Fitness and Flexibility:

Ballet helps maintain body flexibility, posture, and muscle tone. It enhances joint mobility and preserves the elasticity of ligaments and muscles. The focus on proper posture and body alignment in ballet strengthens the back and abdominal muscles, contributing to a youthful physique and helping to prevent or slow down age-related changes.

2. Muscle Strength and Tone:

Ballet exercises involve working with your own body weight, which strengthens the muscles of the legs, glutes, back, and abs. This not only keeps the body toned but also helps to counteract age-related changes.

3. Brain Stimulation:

The process of memorising and performing complex movements, along with maintaining self-control of the body, rhythm, and music, and receiving corrections from the instructor, stimulates cognitive functions, enhancing memory and concentration.

4. Coordination and Balance:

Ballet enhances coordination and balance, which helps prevent injuries in daily life, improves gait, and reduces the risk of falls.

5. Improved Body Awareness:

Ballet demands awareness and control of every movement, helping you develop a better understanding of your body and improving your self- image.

6. Cardiovascular Benefits:

While ballet exercises may not appear as intense, they significantly improve cardiovascular function, which is especially important for maintaining good health after the age of 30.

7. Mental Health:

Ballet classes help reduce stress levels and improve mood by focusing on movement and music, providing a welcome distraction from everyday life.

8. Cultural and Aesthetic Development:

Ballet nurtures a sense of beauty, fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of art, and serves as a source of inspiration and self-expression.

9. Self-Discipline and Confidence:

Regular training cultivates self-discipline and boosts self-confidence, positively impacting all areas of life.

10. Social Connections:

Participating in group ballet classes offers the opportunity to connect with like-minded women, fostering new friendships and a supportive community.

We would love for you to join our adult barre-ballet program, Grace in Motion!

 

Petipa Marathon Project

Exhibitions, Summer Program, Workshops, Presentations, Master-classes, Coaching, Showcases, Round-tables, Discussion panels

An amazing marathon of works of the brilliant choreographer Marius Petipa has been on display for nearly two centuries, encompassing the entire planet. There is no country in the world that has not heard of the art of classical ballet, and Petipa is certainly credited to be its famous father.

Thanks to Marius Petipa, classical ballet has entered the global cultural niche as an art form. He not only created his own choreographies, as well as famous Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Raymonda, but also carried forth the legacies of other artists who created such ballet masterpieces as Giselle, Coppélia, Le Corsaire and many more. 

Marius Petipa was born in Marseille, France on the 11th March 1818, grew up in Brussels between 1818 and 1835 and began his career in France and Spain. However, his name is strongly associated with St. Petersburg, where he arrived on the 29th May 1847, the Russian Imperial Ballet and its school, where he worked for 60 years and created over 70 ballets and dances. He died on the 14th July 1910.

The year 2018 was the year of Petipa’s 200th birthday. There were many events held in various locations (Russia, France, USA and Germany) in Petipa’s memory – books published, exhibitions, festivals, concerts, conferences, lectures and open readings held, ballets restored, and a commemorative plaque was installed at Architect Rossi street in St. Petersburg, Petipa’s home of art. In 2019, there was an extensive international archival revision carried out and a lot of material accumulated that should be not be limited to a narrow circle of professional experts.

It is important to share it with the global ballet community, those who dance Petipa’s ballets and variations everywhere in world, and with everybody related to the art of dance and the culture generally. 

The main task of our project is to motivate the young generation of dancers to explore themselves and their creativity, to ignite their passion in studying the history of ballet and the great heritage of the past, to expand the boundaries of their perception of the world.