The Grand Academy of Ballet offers adult ballet classes for ages 16 and up, focuses on creating overall body awareness while improving posture, toning and sculpting, improving range and flexibility, balance and coordination, and promoting creative expression. As an added bonus, ballet exercises relieve stress by shifting your focus and relaxing your mind, so that all of the day’s anxiety can be washed away!
We have assembled an exclusive team of Russian Vaganova Trained teachers that commit to upholding the highest standards of ballet, preserving the traditions of Vaganova through a systematic approach, based on the culture and curriculum of the Vaganova method.
ADULT BALLET POLICIES
CLASS SCHEDULE:
16422 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA
Mon | 9:00 to 10:00 AM – (Beginner) w/Arno
Mon | 10:00 to 11:30 AM – (Intermediate) w/Arno
Mon | 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM – (Contemporary) w/Arno
Tue | 9:00 to 10:00 AM – (Floor Ballet) w/Anastasia
Tue | 10:00 to 11:30 AM – (Intermediate) w/Anastasia
Wed | 9:00 to 10:00 AM – (Beginner) w/Askar
Wed | 10:00 to 11:30 AM – (Intermediate) w/Askar
Thu | 9:00 to 10:00 AM – (Beginner) w/Elmira
Thu | 10:00 to 11:30 AM – (Intermediate) w/Elmira
Fri | 10:00 to 11:00 AM – (Beginner) w/Arno
Fri | 11:00 to 12:30 PM – (Intermediate) w/Arno
Fri | 12:30 to 1:30 PM – (Contemporary) w/Arno
Sat | 9:00 to 10:00 AM – (Beginner) w/Anastasia
Sat | 12:00 to 1:30 PM – Ballet Conditioning – ESSENTRICS® w/Zara
Sat | 12:00 to 1:30 PM – (Intermediate) w/Anastasia
Sat | 1:30 to 2:30 PM – (Stretching & Conditioning) w/Daria
Sun | 9:00 to 10:00 AM – (Beginner) w/Askar
Sun | 9:00 to 10:00 AM – (Stretching & Conditioning) w/Daria
Sun | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM – (Intermediate/Professional) w/Askar
Sun | 12:00 to 1:00 PM – (Character Ballet / Pas de deux) w/Askar
16422 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA
Mon | 6:00 to 7:00 PM – (Character Ballet) w/Askar
Mon | 7:00 to 8:30 PM – (Beginner/Intermediate) w/Askar
Mon | 7:00 to 9:00 PM – (Intermediate/Advanced) w/Anna
Tue | 7:00 to 8:30 PM – (Intermediate) w/Anna
Tue | 8:00 to 9:00 PM – (Beginner) w/Lilit
Wed | 6:00 to 7:00 PM – (Contemporary) w/Arno
Wed | 7:00 to 8:30 PM – (Intermediate) w/Anna
Thu | 6:00 to 7:00 PM – (Ballet Basics) w/Lilit
Thu | 7:00 to 8:00 PM – (Beginner/Intermediate) w/Askar
Thu | 7:00 to 9:00 PM – (Intermediate/Advanced) w/Elmira
Fri | 6:00 to 7:00 PM – (Stretching & Conditioning) w/Dasha
Fri | 7:00 to 9:00 PM – (Professional) w/Anna
Fri | 8:00 to 9:00 PM – (Beginner) w/Lilit
2812 E Walnut St. Pasadena, CA 91107
Mon | 9:00 to 10:00 AM – (Beginner) w/Elmira
Mon | 10:00 to 11:30 AM – (Intermediate) w/Elmira
Mon | 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM – (Ballet Basics) w/Elmira
Tue | 9:00 to 10:00 AM – (Beginner) w/Marina
Tue | 10:00 to 11:30 AM – (Intermediate) w/Marina
Tue | 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM – (Stretching/Conditioning) w/Marina
Wed | 9:00 to 10:00 AM – (Beginner) w/Elmira
Wed | 10:00 to 11:30 AM – (Intermediate) w/Elmira
Wed | 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM – (Ballet Basics) w/Elmira
Thu | 9:00 to 10:00 AM – (Beginner) w/Marina
Thu | 10:00 to 11:30 AM – (Intermediate) w/Marina
Thu | 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM – (Stretching/Conditioning) w/Marina
Fri | 9:00 to 10:00 AM – (Beginner) w/Elmira
Fri | 10:00 to 11:30 AM – (Intermediate) w/Elmira
Fri | 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM – (Ballet Basics) w/Elmira
Sat | 2:30 to 4:00 PM – (Intermediate) w/Marina
Sat | 4:00 to 5:00 PM – (Beginner) w/Marina
Sun | 12:30 to 2:00 PM – (Intermediate/Advanced) w/Elmira
Sun | 2:00 to 3:00 PM – (Beginner) w/Elmira
2812 E Walnut St. Pasadena, CA 91107
Mon | 7:00 to 8:30 PM – (Intermediate) w/Elmira
M on | 8:30 to 9:30 PM – (Stretching/Conditioning) w/Anastasia
Tue | 7:00 to 8:30 PM – (Intermediate/Advanced) w/Arno
The | 8:30 to 9:30 PM – (Stretching/Conditioning) w/Uliana
Wed | 7:00 to 8:30 PM – (Intermediate) w/Elmira
Wed | 8:30 to 9:30 PM – (Stretching/Conditioning) w/Anastasia
Thu | 8:00 to 9:00 PM – (Beginner) w/Arno
Thu | 8:30 to 9:30 PM – (Stretching/Conditioning) w/Uliana
Fri | 7:00 to 8:30 PM – (Intermediate/Advanced) w/Arno
Fri | 8:30 to 9:30 PM – (Stretching/Conditioning) w/Anastasia
Character dance is vital in classical ballet, offering versatility for dancers. Ballets often feature group dances with Hungarian, Polish, Russian, or other national styles. Our classes let dancers explore these dances. Our expert teachers teach traditional steps, stylistic nuances, and performance elements. Students also connect character dance with classical technique. Required Intermediate Level Ballet
CLASS SCHEDULE (ENCINO LOCATION ONLY):
Mon | 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Thu | 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Sun | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Elevate your mobility, enhance overall flexibility, and supercharge your performance. Our 55-minute stretching class focuses on lengthening, toning, and strengthening the entire body with a dynamic combination of functional, compound, and isolating muscle exercises. This is an Open Class!
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Encino Location
Fri | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM w/Daria
Sat | 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM w/Daria
Sun | 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM w/Daria
Sun | 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM w/Daria
Pasadena Location
Mon | 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM w/Anastasia
Tue | 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM w/Marina
Wed | 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM w/Anastasia
Thu | 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM w/Marina
Thu | 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM w/Uliana
Fri | 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM w/Anastasia
Explore deep expressions and various movement styles in our contemporary dance classes. Learn to convey stories through body language and communication. Required Intermediate Level Ballet
Dancer’s will learn how to fluidly move their body while also forming a connection with their inner emotions. This class is beneficial to actors and musical theater individuals, as the environment captures the same energy needed on stage. The class brings together individuals with common interests in expressing emotions through dance.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Mon | 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM w/Arno
Wed | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM w/Arno
Fri | 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM w/Arno
Our exclusive 2-hour Vaganova Method Syllabus ballet class, designed for professionals and students pursuing professional careers. Delve into ballet techniques, pointe work, and variations. Please note that selection is required for this class.
CLASS SCHEDULE (ENCINO LOCATION ONLY)
Sunday | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM w/Askar