Experience the Artistry of Ballet with Roni Mahler, a former ballerina with the Cleveland San Jose Ballet and a distinguished educator!

This ballet class is designed for both beginner and young adult students, offering a comprehensive program that includes fundamental barre work, centre floor, and movement patterns across the floor.

What to Expect:

Exceptional Musicality: Enjoy special features including extra-long bands for recital purposes and innovative use of two pianos for an exceptionally full sound.

Renowned Musical Selections: Learn to move to a meticulously curated playlist featuring works by Gilbert & Sullivan, Borodin, Mahler, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, and more!

Expert Instruction: Benefit from the wealth of knowledge and experience Roni Mahler brings, with a focus on classical technique and artistic development.

About Roni Mahler:

Roni Mahler is an Artistic Associate of Cleveland San Jose Ballet, where she performed principal roles. She is a former head of dance at Kansas State University and is recognized for her extensive teaching and artistic direction.

Class Structure & Music Highlights:

BARRE

PLIÉ AND CAMBRÉ – Music – Gilbert & Sullivan: Poor Wandering One from "Pirates of Penzance" (6/8)

TENDU WITH PLIÉ – Music – Faure: Sicilienne (6/8)

DÉGAGÉ – Music – Buck: Allegro from "The Shaker Heights Suite" (6/8)

ROND DE JAMBE A TERRE – Music – Lehar: Vilja from "The Merry Widow" (3/4)

FRAPPÉ – Music – Tchaikovsky: Russian Dance from "Serenade For Strings" (2/4)

GRAND BATTEMENT – Music – Rodgers: Theme from "Slaughter on 10th Avenue" (4/4)

PAS DE BOURRÉE AND RELEVÉ – Music – Valenti: What Is A Man? from "Oh, Brother" (4/4)

SAUTÉS – Music – Stravinsky: Petrouchka (2/4)

STRETCHES – Music – Valenti: That's Him from "Oh, Brother" (4/4)

CENTER 10. ASSEMBLÉ AND ÉCHAPPÉ – Music – Marshall: The Peach (6/8) 11. CHASSÉ AND ARABESQUE – Music – Moussorgsky: Gopak (2/4) 12. PROMENADE AND CAMBRÉ OR GRAND JETÉ EN TOURNANT – Music – Buck: The Chicago Stopover Waltz (3/4) 13. TEMPS LEVÉ AND TOMBÉ PAS DE BOURRÉE – Music – Borodin: Polovetsian Dance (6/8) 14. CHASSÉ, PAS COURU AND GRAND JETÉ EN AVANT – Music – Eubie Blake: Fizz Water (2/4) 15. RÉVÉRENCE – Music – Rodgers: Vera’s Theme from "Slaughter on 10th Avenue" (4/4)

(KIM 3085, KIM3085CD, KIM3085DL, KIM 3085CD)