Yarra Valley Ballet in Yarra Glen, Victoria | Dance studio

Yarra Valley Ballet

Locality: Yarra Glen, Victoria

Phone: +61 412 334 416

Address: Various, Outer Eastern Melbourne 3775 Yarra Glen, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.yvballet.com.au

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25.01.2022 Do you remember..... What we used to do Wednesdays has arrived! The joy of performing on stage. It will return however for today we reminense of the joy it brings us

24.01.2022 Monday......you can do it dancers Rise from those ashes and stretch those toes Zoom ya soon

24.01.2022 Our 2021 Summer Program is now open for Enrolment! Summer Schools are a great way to maintain strength and condition over the long break. They allow students to expand the depth and breadth of their dance education without looming commitments of exams, performances, or even just homework from school. We have time-tabled a great mix of classes, from children's beginner classes to teen/adult beginner classes, to a pre-professional youth program. We encourage you to have a... browse and see what appeals to you. If you are uncertain about class levels or what to expect from a particular class, please don't hesitate to call or message. https://www.yvballet.com.au/summerprogram

23.01.2022 We're nearly there!! 9th November is our new D-Day to be able to resume face-to-face classes. This is such positive and happy-making news for us and we can't wait to see all our dancers back in action. We look forward to sharing our Timetable and Covid-19 Safe Plan with you all in the next day or two (it's just waiting an 'all-clear' from our venue hire). ... Hang in there, we're nearly there! https://media.giphy.com/media/dEPGknRiEniec/giphy.gif

23.01.2022 Congratulations Vangie!!! Achieving pointe-shoe status is such a special part of a dancer's journey and I couldn't be happier to share this news on Vangie's behalf - ON World Ballet Day no less! Vangie received her official physio sign-off yesterday.... Progressing to pointe work is often 6-12 month process, involving specific training of the feet, ankles and legs. Once a dancer has undertaken this training and is considered strong enough by their teachers, they are referred to a dance physiotherapist for an assessment. The assessment covers everything from foot/bone structure, to range of motion, to ankle and metatarsal strength. This year - 2020 - Vangie has just climbed and climbed that ladder of success. Since lockdown began, she has danced 5 days a week, sometimes doing two classes a day. She is so very deserving of this achievement. Vangie, I couldn't be happier for you Well done - let's go to Dance Art!

23.01.2022 Summer School Dance with Us (in air-conditioning!) - Beginners can do a 'My Favourite Colour' Class ... - Juniors can do a 'Nutcracker Theme' Class - Brand New Beginner class for Teens and Adults - take the first steps on your dancing journey at Age 17 or Age 70 Check our timetable (attached in photos below) or click here to go to our website: https://www.yvballet.com.au/summerprogram We would love to be part of your summer holidays and get you off to a great start for 2021!

22.01.2022 Mini Jazz ages 3-5 If your little one loves dancing, singing and busting out the fancy moves then Mini Jazz is for them Parents are welcome to join in and participate along with your child. ... See you later today from 4-4:30! Dont forget your smiley face

22.01.2022 Hello folks! It's nearly time.... We are starting to plan our move to 90 Maroondah Highway, Croydon, where we have two fabulous studios for dancers to learn their craft. ... To kick off Term 2, we have NEW Pre-School classes every weekday morning at 10am, starting from Monday 19th April. The remainder of our Chirnside classes will transition to Croydon from Saturday 1st May. We hope you're enjoying your holidays, but we can't wait to dance with you all again!

21.01.2022 Classes resume today! I hope you have had a happy and positive break and feeling ready to launch into the last quarter of the year. A reminder that you can access all your class links via the website, or please let me know if you would prefer to have the link sent directly to your email.... Happy Dancing and a great week to all

21.01.2022 Musical Monday In all the excitement and madness of Monday and announcements about restrictions, I nearly forgot to post this week's music challenge! Here it is, brought to us by Miss Marika - did you know she could play the piano?! I look forward to hearing which ballet it's from, and if you can, the name of the piece.... Last week's piece was the Dance of the Little Swans, from Swan Lake. Congrats to Kelly, Jo and Suzie who either guessed it or were on the right track! This is a video link to the Royal Ballet performing the full piece: https://youtu.be/0GsajWIF3ws Notice how the dancers are all a similar height? Very important for this particular number... if you have ever tried holding hands with someone significantly taller or shorter than you, you will immediately understand why!

21.01.2022 Merry Christmas Everyone! May your Christmas be filled with Grace, followed by lots of joyful cleaning up!!

21.01.2022 NEW!! Week day Pre-School Classes Available in Croydon from 1st February. Pre-School Ballet, Mini Jazz/Hip Hop, Mummy & Me Classes, and if there is sufficient interest we will happily run Home-School General Movement classes! Thank you Jan & Peter for this opportunity. ... (I know not everybody knows Jan & Peter, but without them, these classes would not be possible!) Send us a message below, or visit our website to learn more about our school: www.yvballet.com.au

21.01.2022 It feels like forever since we were in the classroom watching one another dance. We will get through this and we will be back stronger than ever. Thank you to everyone for showing up to our current dance zoom classes.... We love seeing you wearing your brightest smiles. It truly warms our hearts here at YVB.

20.01.2022 As we Zoom into another wonderful week of dance in term 3, may you Dance like no one is watching

20.01.2022 Tips for your Thursday, to transform you into the best dancer you can be. Today Miss Nada explains tendu to the side (de cote) isnt necessarily always to the side. What does that mean? Watch the video and find out

19.01.2022 I love it when we can take the mickey out of ourselves a little

19.01.2022 One of the best parts of teaching online, is seeing everyones pets pop onto the screens. Would love to see you share any pictures youve taken with your fur babies stealing the scene during class

18.01.2022 Yarra Valley Ballet is looking for a vibrant and versatile classical teacher to join our team in 2021. We are a growing school with a classical focus, offering additional styles in contemporary, national character, pbt conditioning and jazz. Located in Chirnside Park and Yarra Glen. Please check our website and location before sending your cv to [email protected]... Thank you

18.01.2022 Have you ever wondered how ballet dancers hold their fingertips so beautifully in their arm positions? Miss Nadia has the perfect tip to help you achieve this

18.01.2022 Musical Monday Okay dancers, time for a new weekly challenge. I'm starting you off with an easy one... can you pick the piece of music and which ballet it's from? (Without using Google, Spotify or Shazam!!)

18.01.2022 Just a reminder, if if you can, to watch Coppelia, performed by the Australian Ballet. Free to watch until 5pm today. Its a fabulous ballet that the whole family can enjoy ... Theyre next ballet to watch will be Spartacus. Spartacus tells the gripping story of a gladiator who led the slaves against the Roman empire. https://australianballet.com.au//coppelia-by-the-australia

17.01.2022 Its Tuesday which means its time to test your terminology

17.01.2022 A 'Wow' for your Wednesday. The height this dancer achieves is absolutely breathtaking. Have any of our older dancers got photos of their younger selves sailing through the air?! #Wednesday #wednesdaymood #WednesdayWow #ballet #balletdancer #balletmen... https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2160642697376169

17.01.2022 Thanks Isabella and Ayden for capturing our Term 1 Demonstration with your camera skills We loved seeing our students so happy and confident on stage and can't wait to do it again in Term 4!

17.01.2022 Terminology Tuesday has arrived A step everyone can have a go at guessing

16.01.2022 The lovely Miss Nadia made a homework video for a couple of our YVB students. It was so good I just had to share it. Youll learn how to strengthen and lift your heels properly for tendu. As well as the start of a waltz. Let us know how you go

16.01.2022 Not only is it sunny outside its Terminology Tuesday! Todays is a 2 part question. Have a go and tell me what the word is Im asking about and what positions Im going through. Have fun

15.01.2022 #FlashbackFriday I was 8 years old when I started ballet.... first ballet costume here which made me feel like a fairy! It was considered 'old' by some standards to start at 8 years, but I think I did okay in the end

14.01.2022 Musical Monday Last week's piece was 'The Nutcracker March' from 'The Nutcracker.' It is indeed the part where all the boys and girls dance as part of the opening in Act 1 Video link to the ballet here: https://youtu.be/tR_Z1LUDQuQ?t=325 This week, the piece is from a completely different ballet. Can you tell me the name of the Ballet and the piece of music? Hint: It's very, very famous and exhausting. Some of our Tuesday Seniors/Adults are likely to recognise the tune straight away!

13.01.2022 Hello Everyone! Well, *now* is usually the time of year I am running around like a headless chook, semi-chained to my sewing machine, frantically scouring the shops for a purple belt or a single blue flower or something equally elusive. Instead, we find ourselves three weeks out from the end of the term, with no theatre performance in sight. BUT, I am so thankful to be dancing in the same space together with the members of our dance community - teachers and students of al...l ages - who bring the best part of themselves to each and every class. I have also appreciated the reconnection with mums, dads, nannas, big brothers and sisters. As most of you probably know, I'm always up for a chat - doesn't have to be dance related! - so feel free to wave and come to say hello if you haven't already. We have welcomed some new students to our school over the past few weeks, and a special thank you goes out to all the students, teachers and parents who have helped those students and their families feel welcome. It's heart-warming to see inclusion happening outside the classroom as well as in it - parents talking to other parents, or adult students talking to junior students or parents before or after classes. Thank you to everyone for your support. With some restrictions still active for our industry, yet holding an awareness of how important it is for you to witness your dancer's journey, we would like to welcome family members to watch classes for the remaining three weeks of term. This is in lieu of our end-of -year performance. All our teachers are aware of how special it is for families to be an audience and for your dancers to perform. We hope that you will be able to visit your our classes over the next three weeks - once, twice, or all three times. Please check your inbox for specific information about arrival times and wellbeing protocols. Wishing everyone a smooth week ahead as we count down the days towards Christmas and a New Year. As always, please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Warm Regards, Nadia

13.01.2022 "The comeback is always greater than the setback."

12.01.2022 Ever wanted to know how to quickly throw your hair in a bun before class? Well todays your lucky day, as Miss Nadia shows you how to make the perfect bun

12.01.2022 There is nothing more beautiful than seeing a mother and daughter dancing together in class. What a fabulous video

12.01.2022 What we used to do Wednesdays...... It feels like such a long time ago since we last did ballet exams. For now we build strength at home, in our online classes

11.01.2022 Whos in the mood for a fabulous foot challenge?! Its time to get those feet moving on this fabulous morning Let us know how you did

11.01.2022 Remember when it seemed impossible? learning how to stand in 1st or 3rd position; then learning fondus, frappes, and fouettes;... trying to balance on one leg in a retire position; then one day landing that first pirouette; feeling teary and nervous about stepping on stage; to feeling joy and elation at the prospect of stage lights and costumes; looking at pointe shoes; wearing your first pair of pointe shoes! No matter what age you are when you start dancing, we all start out as beginners. Trust your teachers. Bring your A-game. With a little patience and persistence, it will all start to fall into place. Pictured here is our lovely Miss Tia from several years ago. What once seemed impossible to Tia, is now well and truly her warm-up. #ThrowbackThursday #whatseemsimpossible #dancejourney #yvballet #dance #ballet #balletclass

11.01.2022 #WednesdayWisdom - This video from Mr Du at the Kirov Academy contains several little golden nuggets of ballet and stretching wisdom. Stretch for *your* body, taking into account your natural limitations and allowing for these. Choose Functional Flexibility - combine strength with stretch, so that you can actually *use* your flexibility in your dancing. Protect your knees, especially when over-stretching the back leg. Our knees were not designed to bend in certain ...directions! In addition, remember that growing bodies fluctuate in their flexibility and strength. Every time your body has a growth spurt, the muscles and tendons need time to adjust. Stress and tension can also play a role in inhibiting our muscle range. Go gently and safely, and know your limitations. Functional flexibility takes time and patience. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=861053264378104

11.01.2022 Loving our new uniform! Thanks @danceartcroydon and @energetiks for the quality gear and helping us look as awesome on the outside as we feel on the inside! Orders have arrived just in time for the start of Term 2, so if you placed an order you can expect to receive yours next week. #danceuniform #beststaffever #yvballet

10.01.2022 Terminology Tuesday and sun shinning outside! Does it get any better than that?!

10.01.2022 Reminiscing from the past...... This has to be one of my all time favourite photos, since we opened our doors at YVB.

10.01.2022 Morning All, I hope today's announcement about easing restrictions has brought some relief to everyone in one way or another. It looks likely that indoor dance classes will be able to go ahead from **15th November**... We will be using the next week to discuss practicalities around timetable, an end-of-year event, and ongoing classes over the summer holidays. We will keep you updated! Warm Regards, Nadia

10.01.2022 Mondays timetable Looking forward to seeing you in class Been a long time since we last zoomed from our lounge to yours

09.01.2022 Our 2021 Timetable is up and running! Take a look at the big picture here: https://www.yvballet.com.au/2021classes If you have any questions or would like to talk about which class would best suit your student, please give us a ring or drop us a line

08.01.2022 Who remembers the excitement of watching someone dance, whom you thought was the most exceptional dancer youve ever seen?! Something we have to look forward to

08.01.2022 What we used to do Wednesdays is here. A lovely shot from YVBS debut performance from 2017. Looking forward to when we can all get back on stage

08.01.2022 We have some fabulous classes running tonight. See you soon

07.01.2022 Thanks Tully McIntyre of Blue Bird Graphics for our amazing new signage! (This is at our new location at 90 Maroondah Highway, Croydon, opposite Maccas )

07.01.2022 Last night in class, we discussed where and when ballet started. Its nice to learn about how the dance form many of us study started. What do you know about ballet?... Enjoy this short history lesson of Ballet from the Australian Ballet https://australianballet.com.au/bal/short-history-of-ballet.

07.01.2022 Start your Dance Journey today at Yarra Valley Ballet! Our Summer School is taking enrolments, learn more here: https://www.yvballet.com.au/summerprogram Term 1 officially commences from Monday 1st February. We would love to welcome you to our school.

06.01.2022 Today for Terminology Tuesday we test your knowledge. Can you put these 4 steps in a video? I bet you can Looking forward to seeing what you come up with

06.01.2022 Spring has arrived and its beautiful. We may not be back in the classroom, however were connected for the time being via our sunny lounge rooms. See you online soon dancers

06.01.2022 Terminology Tuesday Looking forward to seeing what fabulous responses you post below

05.01.2022 Tips for your Thursday Miss Nada talks about co-ordination and has a couple challenges for our little dancers. Coordination is a learned, practiced skill that begins with active effort. Anyone, at any age, can improve coordination... Let us know how you go

05.01.2022 Its Terminology Tuesday Whos going to get todays step correct?! Write your responses below in the comments

05.01.2022 We simply adore receiving video of our dancers, doing zoom class from their own house. These 2 little stars are from our mini jazz class Great work girls Happy Monday everyone

03.01.2022 We are delighted to share our confirmed Timetable with you all! Classes commence from Monday 9th November and run for 6 weeks through until Saturday 19th December. Our Thursday Adult class is full, however spaces are still available on Tuesday and Wednesday! Call 0412 334 416 or email [email protected] with any queries or to book in for a class! ... https://www.yvballet.com.au

03.01.2022 Our wonderful Thursday Tip for today is about your jete position. Have a go and let us know if it perfects your jete

03.01.2022 Where will you be dancing from home this week? Miss Vivienne shows it can be done anywhere Looking forward to seeing where in your house, youll be dancing from

03.01.2022 Welcome to Terminology Tuesdays Each week well post a video. Dancers can then comment below, with the name of the step and what it means. Whos going to get this weeks terminology correct?

02.01.2022 You may have seen the new PBT class on our timetable and wondered what it was. Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is a conditioning and strengthening program for dancers, to understand the depth of training muscle memory in achieving our personal best. PBT method helps to improve our understanding of core stability, weight placement and alignment.... See you all soon Saturday 10-11am, via Zoom, if you can make it

02.01.2022 Enjoy this delightful clip, of one of our mini ballerinas perfecting her jete at home

01.01.2022 Hip, hip horray!! We are in our last week of term 3 Dancers youve done an exceptional job dancing this term Were all super proud of your hard work and dedication that you bring each class

01.01.2022 World Ballet Day will look a little different this year. Be on the lookout on Thurs 29th October for some virtual inspiration. #yvballet #yarravalleyballet #virtualdancing #stayinspired... https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=345538883327928 See more

01.01.2022 At Yarra Valley Ballet, we love to teach and we love to dance. Our new "Little Creatives' program is for preschool children who also love moving to music and show an interest in ballet. * Classes run every weekday morning from 10am, at our new studio at 90 Maroondah Hwy, Croydon (opposite McDonalds);... * Enrolment is by term, however you are welcome to enrol for a single casual class to see if we are a good fit for you and your dancer; *Class sizes are limited to ensure quality attention for each student, but also to ensure the environment does not become overwhelming for young children; * One parent/guardian is welcome to remain in the studio to observe class; *Fees are $15.00 for a 30 minute class / $20 for a 45 minute class; * Our Refund Policy is a 100% Refund for all future unused classes, because we want your dancers to *want* to come to class - not come because you have paid and can't get a refund! To book a class or make an enquiry, email [email protected] or call Nadia on 0412 334 416. You can also read more about our school here: www.yvballet.com.au