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| Academy of Grebel Ballet |
The Academy at Grebel Ballet, under the direction of
Stevan and Debbie Grebel, focuses on quality
technical training in classical ballet and other forms of
dance. Students are exposed at an early age to a
disciplined, professional attitude, developing through
the years the strength, line and flexibility of classical
technique. Self-discipline and dedication to work,
along with a love and appreciation of dance as an art
form, are nurtured in each child.
Stevan and Debbie Grebel, focuses on quality
technical training in classical ballet and other forms of
dance. Students are exposed at an early age to a
disciplined, professional attitude, developing through
the years the strength, line and flexibility of classical
technique. Self-discipline and dedication to work,
along with a love and appreciation of dance as an art
form, are nurtured in each child.
Our Children’s Division is made up of our youngest
dance students: Baby Ballet 2-3. Creative Movement
3 and 4 and Pre- Ballet. The curriculum is designed to
introduce the younger dancer to music and dance
forms and prepare them for further training in the
Elementary Division; this is accomplished by fostering
and stimulating the young dancers’ natural desire to
"move". Classes are structured so children have a fun
enjoyable experience while moving through a
curriculum that improves physical coordination and
musicality. Children ages 2 - 6 will enjoy their fun- filled
classes while learning the physical basics, discipline
and etiquette needed for the next levels of dance, as
they continue to learn about and love dance.
BALLET DIVISIONS
Children's Division
Students enrolled in the Elementary Division are
placed in levels 1- 4. Placement is dependent on
several factors such as age and ability. These
levels are the building blocks of classical ballet
technique. The curriculum is structured so a child
learns the correct placement and alignment of
their body, and progresses through the
vocabulary of classical ballet. During their years
in the Elementary Division, children will advance
from one technique class a week to 2 or possibly
3. This progression is structured so the child
receives the maximum benefit from the training.
Whether the child looks at dance as a fulfilling
extra-curricular activity or dreams of a career on
stage, the child’s needs are addressed and each
child receives the personal attention young
dancers need to learn and appreciate classical
ballet.
placed in levels 1- 4. Placement is dependent on
several factors such as age and ability. These
levels are the building blocks of classical ballet
technique. The curriculum is structured so a child
learns the correct placement and alignment of
their body, and progresses through the
vocabulary of classical ballet. During their years
in the Elementary Division, children will advance
from one technique class a week to 2 or possibly
3. This progression is structured so the child
receives the maximum benefit from the training.
Whether the child looks at dance as a fulfilling
extra-curricular activity or dreams of a career on
stage, the child’s needs are addressed and each
child receives the personal attention young
dancers need to learn and appreciate classical
ballet.
ELEMENTARY DIVISION
The Upper Division dancers at Grebel Ballet are
those dancers who have been accepted to, and
have made the commitment of dancing in the
AYBC's Jr. and Sr. Companies. Students
selected for the Company take 3- 5 technique
classes per week, with additional classes in
pointe, variations, modern, jazz, yoga and pilates.
Company members have numerous opportunities
to perform throughout the year in both classical
and contemporary ballets. They are invited to
attend master classes and workshops to further
their training and exposure to the dance world.
Guidance is given to Upper Division students in
areas of career development, college programs,
auditions, competitions and summer intensive
training.
those dancers who have been accepted to, and
have made the commitment of dancing in the
AYBC's Jr. and Sr. Companies. Students
selected for the Company take 3- 5 technique
classes per week, with additional classes in
pointe, variations, modern, jazz, yoga and pilates.
Company members have numerous opportunities
to perform throughout the year in both classical
and contemporary ballets. They are invited to
attend master classes and workshops to further
their training and exposure to the dance world.
Guidance is given to Upper Division students in
areas of career development, college programs,
auditions, competitions and summer intensive
training.
Modern classes are taught barefoot,
with an emphasis on freedom of
movement and expression, suspend
and release technique, and
improvisation. Although modern dance
movements are less structured than
classical ballet, great control is required
to maintain off center positions and
seemingly unbalanced turns, jumps, and
extensions. Students are placed
according to age, ability, and previous
training.
with an emphasis on freedom of
movement and expression, suspend
and release technique, and
improvisation. Although modern dance
movements are less structured than
classical ballet, great control is required
to maintain off center positions and
seemingly unbalanced turns, jumps, and
extensions. Students are placed
according to age, ability, and previous
training.
| MODERN CLASSES |
| UPPER DIVISION |
The Academy at Grebel Dance
offers an exciting Jazz program for
students who want to further and
deepen their studies in dance.
Jazz classes utilize movements
from Broadway styled Jazz, to
contemporary, funk and hip-hop.
Ballet students will find that taking
Jazz classes helps to develop not
only a strong technical base in
other forms of dance, but enhances
their dance training through
experiencing a broad range of
choreographic styles.
Jazz classes are fun and exciting
and students enjoy the upbeat
energy filled movement that is
involved.
offers an exciting Jazz program for
students who want to further and
deepen their studies in dance.
Jazz classes utilize movements
from Broadway styled Jazz, to
contemporary, funk and hip-hop.
Ballet students will find that taking
Jazz classes helps to develop not
only a strong technical base in
other forms of dance, but enhances
their dance training through
experiencing a broad range of
choreographic styles.
Jazz classes are fun and exciting
and students enjoy the upbeat
energy filled movement that is
involved.
| JAZZ CLASSES |
Hip-Hop is based on street dance and
video/commercial dance. Hot moves to cool
music. It's rhythmic, high-energy and
groovalicious. A very cool and social class
for the dancer with attitude! Class include
stretches, across the floors and
choreography
video/commercial dance. Hot moves to cool
music. It's rhythmic, high-energy and
groovalicious. A very cool and social class
for the dancer with attitude! Class include
stretches, across the floors and
choreography
Pilates, a series of exercises, developed by athlete
and performer, Joseph Pilates, in the early 1900’s,
is a great way to tone and strengthen the body.
Pilates has an emphasis on breath and core
development (abdominal and lower back muscles),
combined with leg exercises to lengthen muscles,
upper body and arm strengthening movements,
and stretching to increase flexibility. Because
Pilates is predominately non-weight bearing it is
often an acceptable and safe way for those with
injuries to stay fit. All Pilates exercises can be
modified to be more or less challenging, so it is
appropriate for beginners as well as experts.
Adult classes are taught on Tuesday and Thursday
morning at 8:30 am.
Yoga is offered for the dancer on Wednesday
evenings at 7:30 and is a great way to learn
relaxation, concentration, as well as for
strengthening and flexibility. The focus is on
mental and physical well-being and developing the
connection between mind, body and spirit for a
balanced life.
*Yoga and Pilates is also an excellent additional
training tool for dancers!
and performer, Joseph Pilates, in the early 1900’s,
is a great way to tone and strengthen the body.
Pilates has an emphasis on breath and core
development (abdominal and lower back muscles),
combined with leg exercises to lengthen muscles,
upper body and arm strengthening movements,
and stretching to increase flexibility. Because
Pilates is predominately non-weight bearing it is
often an acceptable and safe way for those with
injuries to stay fit. All Pilates exercises can be
modified to be more or less challenging, so it is
appropriate for beginners as well as experts.
Adult classes are taught on Tuesday and Thursday
morning at 8:30 am.
Yoga is offered for the dancer on Wednesday
evenings at 7:30 and is a great way to learn
relaxation, concentration, as well as for
strengthening and flexibility. The focus is on
mental and physical well-being and developing the
connection between mind, body and spirit for a
balanced life.
*Yoga and Pilates is also an excellent additional
training tool for dancers!
| HIP-HOP CLASSES |
| PILATES AND YOGA CLASSES |
CHARACTER DANCE CLASSES
Character Dance is a specific subdivision of
Classical Dance based on national and folkloric
traditions that have been stylized and included in
classical ballet.
Most popular in the Classical Character repertoire
are the national dances of Hungary, Russia,
Poland, and Spain: csárdás, mazurka, flamenco,
etc. As an example, the ballet Don Quixote features
many Character Variations based on the flamenco
dances of Andalusia which have been stylized for
Classical Dance performance.
Folk traditions have been incorporated into what is
known as ballet for centuries but it was not until
Aleksandr Shirayev, Assistant to Marius Petipa,
that Character Dance became a unique and
codified art-form that takes its rightful place as an
integral part of Classical Ballet.
The shoes worn are usually black heels called
character shoes. Not tap shoes but heels are worn
in this dance.
Classical Dance based on national and folkloric
traditions that have been stylized and included in
classical ballet.
Most popular in the Classical Character repertoire
are the national dances of Hungary, Russia,
Poland, and Spain: csárdás, mazurka, flamenco,
etc. As an example, the ballet Don Quixote features
many Character Variations based on the flamenco
dances of Andalusia which have been stylized for
Classical Dance performance.
Folk traditions have been incorporated into what is
known as ballet for centuries but it was not until
Aleksandr Shirayev, Assistant to Marius Petipa,
that Character Dance became a unique and
codified art-form that takes its rightful place as an
integral part of Classical Ballet.
The shoes worn are usually black heels called
character shoes. Not tap shoes but heels are worn
in this dance.
