International Youth Ballet

This place is also known as the International School of Classical Ballet. (One for the school, one for the performing theater.) I took some of the open ballet classes for adults and was very impressed with both the instructors and facilities. Whether or not this schools classes are for you depends on what kind of style of teaching you prefer, and whether you enjoy traditional or more avant garde dancing styles. Admittedly, some of the instructors, who hail from the Russian school of ballet, are strict and somewhat intimidating, but they are experts with long experience, and I would not recommend taking pointe or other advanced ballet classes with anyone who had less. Entry into a class still requires an audition, though for adults entering their open sessions, this is just to confirm that the class matches your skill level.

Posted 10/01/05 | Report Abuse

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