Ballet
Classical ballet is probably the best training for any type of dance. Its basic principles are:
- verticality
- discipline
- lightness
- harmony
- symmetry
- rhythm
- flexibility
Ballet and children
Ballet stimulates the development of fundamental motor skills, control, and discipline, as well as musicality and creativity, and contributes to improved concentration. It promotes good posture and self-esteem, and introduces children to body expression and other forms of art.
Teacher
Ana Sofia Leite
Ana Sofia Leite is a dancer, choreographer, and dance teacher. She began her training at the Escola Superior de Dança in Lisbon and completed her degree in Theater Dance Performing – Modern Dance at Fontys Hogeschool voor de Kunsten, in the Netherlands.
She works as a choreographer/assistant and performer in various projects in Portugal and abroad, with highlights including the interpretation and creation of a solo for the opening of a Deloitte event, and as Assistant to Benvindo da Fonseca in the creation of “A Nutcracker’s Dream” for Ballet IM Revier, in Germany.
Since 2014, she has been teaching Classical, Contemporary, and Improvisation/Partnering dance, and is currently a guest assistant professor in the undergraduate dance programme at Escola Superior de Dança, Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa.
Informations
The children should be properly dressed for the activities; everything that is required is available for sale at the school office.
Schedule
Pre-school - Wednesday from 15:45 to 16:30.
5 years and Primary school - Monday and Wednesday from 16:30 to 17:15.
Ages
3 to 5 years old and 6 to 9 years old
Monthly fee
Pre-school - Once a week €40 | 5 years and Primary school - Twice a week €65