Body Conditioning
A portion of the ballet lesson is dedicated to preparing the body, in order to be able to perform classical ballet movements safely and accurately. From a young age, children are taught various exercises that help them align their bodies correctly, maintain posture, and move with control and balance. These exercises also strengthen and stretch the appropriate muscles, faciliating a smooth flow of movement. Additionaly, students have the option to join the specialized Dance Align lesson for extra body training.
Special Training for Seniors (S.T.S.)
During the first term, in addition to their ballet lessons, the senior ballet students follow a special program, the S.T.S. including theoretical lessons, which aim to educate the dancers in related subjects. Some of the themes of the classes are: anatomy, history of classical ballet, terminology of classical ballet, nutrition, importance of warm-up and cool-down, dance injury prevention, stress management, positive thinking, and breathing techniques. All of these help to improve not only the physical but also the mental state of the students, helping them develop into positive and confident adults.
S.T.A.M.P.
Student Teacher Assistant Mentorship Program (S.T.A.M.P.) is designed for students of age 12+ who have passion for dance and are interested in taking a leadership role, while gaining valuable life skills through exploring the profession of a dance teacher. The students who join the program follow a training session, attend meetings every 3 months with the Program Leader, assist in a dance class on a regular or occasional pattern and assist in rehearsals, shows and events of the studio. The S.T.A.M.P. program does not only enhance the student's dance skills, but also foster personal development and a sense of accomplishment and belonging.
Live piano
All our classes are accompanied by a pianist, something that contributes greatly to the musical education of our students. Live piano allows the teacher to be creative and versatile in her teaching. It is also very important for the flow of the lesson since no time is wasted in searching for the right piece. Beyond the practical aspect that the live piano serves, it also encourages the dancer to develop musicality. Live music makes the dancer listen to what the pianist is playing. We want our students to dance to the correct rhythm, expressing the melody, the texture and the dynamics of the music through movement. As a School we have invested in an enormous collection of books, so that our students are exposed to an array of different music. This priceless privilege allows our students the right to diversify and develop their own personal expression.
Expression and performance skills
In order to develop these skills, which are vital for a dancer, we work in various ways, through special games and exercises. Our drama teacher offers special guidance and works with the students, thus helping them to express the right dynamics and emotions of the music.
Further Dance Experience
The students of the School are encouraged to take part in summer schools and auditions for performances and other dance opportunities outside the School. If they choose to participate in the Cyprus Dance Competition then extra training and assistance is offered. Students of the Motion Art Studio have taken part in performances of Ballet Cyprus and Dance Cyprus as well as in the Cyprus Dance Competition while some are members of the Lefkosia Youth Ballet or have been in the past.