THE ACADEMY

 

 

Yorba Linda Academy of Ballet is an Orange County Classical Ballet School, specializing in the education and development of Classical Ballet training.  We proudly bring lifelong ballet education and formal training to the community and surrounding cities of Yorba Linda.

 

YLAB is committed to providing the highest standard of quality classical training with an emphasis on caring instruction in a positive environment. While we primarily folllow the RAD ( Royal Academy of Dance) method, we also incorporate aspects of  Vagonova as well, providing a well-rounded education that is essential in the dance world today. Our focus is on training strong foundational technique, strength, endurance and musicality as well as the discipline, confidence, respect, and focus that will extend beyond the ballet studio. Higher levels will also be exposed to  and other contemporary techniques to help dancers achieve a well-rounded portfolio that is essential in the dance world today.  

 

OUR MISSION

 At Yorba Linda Academy of Ballet, our mission is to offer a safe and nurturing environment where aspiring dancers can flourish. We strive to train students to achieve the highest levels of technique and artistry while celebrating their individual successes, accomplishments, and personal growth along the way. YLAB believes in a positive and structured framework that emphasizes discipline while fostering creativity and self-expression. Our holistic and professional curriculum is designed to provide individualized instruction, ensuring that each student receives the attention and guidance they need to reach their unique potential. We are committed to cultivating a supportive community that inspires confidence, passion, and a lifelong appreciation for the art of classical ballet.

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CLASSES

YLAB adheres to a structured syllabus for every level. There are six different levels provided, Beginning Ballet through Ballet 5. We proudly offer PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique) classes with certified teachers. This class is an innovative body conditioning and strength building class that prioritizes muscle memory development through ballet specific exercises. This class is ideal for dancers, offering a proactive approach to injury prevention by fostering proper alignment, safe flexibility, optimal weight placement and a robust core.  YLAB proudly offers contemporary classes to help dancers achieve a well-rounded education that is essential in the dancer world today. All YLAB instructors are highly trained and educated in their dance genre to give your dancer proper high-caliber training.

 

POINTE CLASSES

YLAB is proud to offer pointe as well as a comprehensive pre pointe program. In our pre pointe class, students will work on strengthening feet and ankles, increasing/maximizing pointe range and fine tuning the necessary flexibility, turn out and core stability needed to safely progress into pointe work.

As each individual dancer develops these necessary skills, our director will give a complete pointe readiness assessment.

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   PLACEMENT & EVALUATIONS

A placement evaluation class must be taken to determine the appropriate class level for each student. Each instructor will decide when a student may promote to the next level. A student is generally in a specific level for several years depending upon the individual growth in all aspects of what is required during that phase of training.  A student must master all requirements of what is expected of him/her before consideration is taken to advance to the next  level.

 

        

 

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