Ballet Arts Academy

Katie's First Day at the Ballet Arts Academy

Katie began her ballet lesson's at the Ballet Arts Academy today. It seems like a really nice school. It is located in the Old Waldorf School. It is a really nice facility. They study the Vaganova Technique, a Russian style. This is new for Katie, but many of the positions are the same. She is in the Level One class, and takes lessons twice a week for an hour each time.

Her teacher, Oscar said to be prepared for the first class to be hard, and it was. They did a lot of stretching, even before I left, so knew that she would be challenged. When I picked her up, Oscar told me she did really well. In fact, surprised at how well she did!! Quite a compliment!! (she was a little sore the next day..)

She is really excited to go back again on Thursday. She likes her classmates and teacher very much. She is also VERY excited about her chance to preform in the Nutcracker!!