On Tuesday mornings,
students of various levels come together for the class at Ballet Studio Lapine.
Some students have been learning ballet for about a year.
Others have been practicing intermittently since childhood.
Some are returning after several decades.
There are students at teacher level, as well as Pilates and contemporary dance instructors.
The ages of the students
range from their 30s to their 60s.
Typically, 4-5 people attend,
but sometimes
there are as many as 7,
and on rare occasions, only 2.
Most of our adult students
balance their lessons
with work, childcare,
and household responsibilities,
so some may not be able to attend
every week.
Despite being called
a "Elementary Ballet,"
the class is adjusted
based on the day's participants
and their conditions.
I make the most of the opportunities provided by different group sizes
and combinations of students,
ensuring each lesson is
a unique experience.
While I have a rough lesson plan,
the last-minute changes in attendance often require quick adjustments.
The final list of attendees is confirmed when everyone arrives at the studio.
After greeting
and assessing the students,
I start with a warm-up
followed by plié,
watching the students body movements carefully,
and adjust the lesson plan as needed.
Sometimes,
inspiration strikes
and the plan changes significantly.
I keep the lessons dynamic,
adapting the music and choreography based on the day's mood and students, creating an exciting
and varied experience each time.
About Ballet Classes at Lapine
Our ballet classes
encourage students
to focus on their own pace and growth without comparing themselves to others.
This approach,
inspired by yoga philosophy, emphasizes personal progress
and respect for one's own body and mind.
While ballet traditionally involves competition and hierarchy,
our studio provides a space
where students can enjoy ballet
in tune with their own physical state
and sensations.
Lapine’s students are kind, gentle, peaceful, yet serious and dedicated to ballet.
If you feel a connection with this sprit, please come and join us♪
【Tuesday Schedule】
●11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Elementary Ballet
●12:40 pm - 1:10 pm: Pointe Class
Instructor: Hisako Alexander
Ballet Studio Lapine
4F, 1-10-6 Shonandai,
Fujisawa, Kanagawa
080-2373-4088
Located 1-minute walk from Shonandai Station East Exit H
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