Ms. Alessandra’s Ballet Classes at the Red Brick Center for the Arts
(ages 4 and up)
Alessandra G. Strickland started her ballet studies at the State School of Dance Maria Olenewa in Rio de Janeiro. After winning awards in many International Ballet Competitions, she won a scholarship at the age of 13 to continue her ballet education in Europe-Germany at the State Ballet School of Berlin. She then graduated from the Ballet School of the Vienna State Opera and was a trainee with the Ballet Company in Austria. Alessandra danced professionally in Ballet Companies in Europe, US and Brazil.
Alessandra is an American Ballet Theatre Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level 5 of the ABT National Training Curriculum. She has many years of teaching experience in professionals and private Schools, in all levels and in coaching young dancers for ballet Competitions and Repertoire. She is passionate about ballet and loves to share her knowledge with young dancers of all ages!
Mission
The Mission of AGS Ballet Aspen is to provide students with the highest standards of ballet training in a fun learning environment, nurturing confidence and discipline. I wish that the Fine Art of Classical Dance inspires all my students throughout their lives as it inspired me!
All Classes meet in the Red Brick Center for the Arts, Dance Studio
Primary Level: Class for young dancers, ages 4 and 5, meeting once a week, on Mondays for 45 minutes. In this level students will be introduced to a traditional ballet class structure in a fun environment, presenting movement fundamentals and principles. Students need to be ready for a class experience without a parent in the classroom.
Level 1: Class for young dancers, ages 6 and older. Students will be introduced to ballet positions of feet and arms, in a fun environment, learning movements fundamentals and principles. 1hr. class, will meet on Wednesdays this Summer once a week.
Level 2: Class for 8 years old dancers & older. At this level, students will be introduced to ballet technique, floor & center work. Class length of 1 hour meeting on Fridays.
Level 3B: Class for dancers currently in these levels or per invite. At this level students will progress in ballet technique, body directions, floor, barre & center work. Class length of 1.15 hour on Mondays and Wednesdays- Preparation for Pointe.
Ballet Technique: Class for older middle schoolers/young high schoolers, including Ballet Technique and preparation for Pointe. Class length of 1.15 hr on Fridays and Wednesdays- Pre Pointe.
POLICIES-Registration: Registration is per session of classes. Priority sign up into the next session of classes will be offered to families that are participating in the current session.
Cancellation: Cancellation requests and refunds are considered if sent at least 7 days from the start of the session. A $20 administrative fee will be charged for all cancellations. No refunds will be issued within 7 days from the start of the session. If AGS Ballet Aspen has to cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances, that class will be rescheduled. For performances, all ticket sales are final.
Our next Sign up will be for Summer Classes from June 18 through July 30, 2025 (coming soon)! If interested please email agsballetaspen@gmail.com.
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