Beneficial for all levels & styles of movement. Provides the student with essential knowledge of classical & contemporary ballet basics. Barre work enhances body awareness, cultivates fundamental alignments well as enhances balance & essential core strength. The combination of ballet barre & modern dance is ideal.
Looking for more information? Check out the Class Syllabus to see what you can learn this quarter with Ballet Barre!
When - Wednesdays 9:10am-10:25am
Where - John Wooden Center, Gold Room
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Instructor: Diane Ngo
Diane
took her first dance class at age four, and began pursuing ballet, jazz and
modern training seriously in high school as a member of the Lynbrook Dance/Drill
team. In college, Diane attended
California Institute of the Arts (Calarts) where she studied Dance Performance
and Choreography, and graduated magna cum laude from UCLA in 2011 with a degree
in World Arts and Cultures and Visual and Performing Arts Education. Dance has afforded Diane the opportunity to
study under such greats as Donald McKayle, Brian Friedman, Mia Michaels, Mandy
Moore, Tyce Diorio, Dave Scott and Cris Judd and a halftime performance with
the Golden State Warrior Girls. Diane also
has musical theater experience is a certified Zumba instructor. She has been teaching dance for over seven years
and has taught for LA Unified School District and for various private studios and
is committed to sharing her upbeat personality and passion for dance with her
students.
Recommended Items: Please wear shoes with soles that can turn easily on the studio floor. We advise against sneakers, and recommend dance shoes or dress shoes if you have them.