Ballet Basics Workshop - Adult & Teen | Bridgeview Theatre
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Ballet Basics Workshop - Adult & Teen Come join us for a fun and interactive Ballet Basics Workshop for adults and teens! Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your basic ballet skills, this workshop is perfect for you. Join us at Kamloops Performance Company at Bridgeview Theatre for a 2-hour workshop. You will learn the building blocks for a strong dance foundation: The basic positions of the arms and feetFoundational ballet steps: Plié, Relevé, Battement Tendu, and Rond de Jambe.Proper posture and alignmentLearn the fundamental techniques of ballet in a welcoming and supportive environment. Don't miss this opportunity to start your dance journey or improve your dance skills, while having a great time with fellow beginner ballet enthusiasts. See you there! About your Ballet Workshop instructor: Sasha Filipovich Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Sasha moved to the United States as a young child, where her passion for dance began to flourish. She started her training in Houston, Texas, under the guidance of Margo Marshall, and quickly rose to prominence as a lead dancer with the City Ballet of Houston, portraying iconic roles such as Myrta in Giselle and the Dew Drop Fairy in The Nutcracker. In addition to her classical training, Sasha performed with the Ballet Internacional de Las Americas, a folkloric company dedicated to showcasing traditional dances from across Latin America. After high school, Sasha received a prestigious dance scholarship to the Mercyhurst College Dance Department in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she focused on teaching and choreography. As a company member of Lake Erie Ballet, she performed in beloved productions, including Coppelia and Balanchine’s Serenade. Returning to Houston, Sasha quickly established herself as a sought-after instructor, teaching at both the Houston Ballet Academy and the Ballet Center of Houston. During this time, she also collaborated with the contemporary dance company, Michelle Brangwen Dance Ensemble, engaging in stage performances and dance film projects. As the Ballet Mistress for the Houston Repertoire Ballet, she not only led rehearsals and set ballets but also choreographed new works for the company. Driven by a desire to explore new horizons, Sasha relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a degree in Marketing at California State University, Long Beach. She successfully merged her artistic talents with the business world, working with fashion companies and in the marketing department at Sony Pictures. Despite her corporate endeavors, Sasha remained committed to her dance practice, teaching as a substitute ballet instructor at Long Beach Ballet, taking technique classes at Westside School of Ballet in Santa Monica, and performing with various small companies. Now based in Kamloops, BC, Sasha shares her passion for dance as a ballet instructor at Kamloops Performance Company, inspiring the next generation of dancers with her extensive experience and dedication.
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