The School
Why choosing Miami Cuban Ballet School?
- Miami Cuban Ballet School is a ballet studio founded in 2016. Its director Valia Gonzalez is a former ballerina with National Ballet of Cuba and former teacher with Miami City Ballet School in the disciplines of Ballet and European Character Dances. The school offers a professional ballet training making a special emphasis in technique. As an experienced ballerina and ballet instructor for more than 25 years, Miss Valia understands the importance of a proper ballet methodology; therefore she has established The Cuban Ballet School methodology as the main form of training for her school.The Cuban Ballet Method which focuses on strength, alignment, precision and dynamic of the body is ideal to prepare young students for a professional career in ballet; it is well-known worldwide to produce high caliber professional dancers who are quickly hired by the most prestigious ballet companies around the world . Miami Cuban Ballet School programs will provide young students with the tools to acquire a solid ballet foundation, artistry, discipline, and respect. Our professional faculty has a vast experience in preparing serious dancers for renowned ballet competitions, magnet programs and college dance programs
Children's Division
For girls and boys ages 3-10. No audition required. Children's division classes are an introduction to the basis concepts of dance.These classes promote creativity,musicality, flexibility, group interaction, imagination, coordination, and body expression.
Classes include: Ballet, Jazz, contemporary, tap,stretching, conditioning, and pre-pointe.
Young Dancers and Pre-Professional Division
For girls and boys ages 10-18 seeking a more serious training in ballet with a strong aspiration of dancing at a professional and college level. Students in this division are required to attend a certain amount of classes a week to achieve a desire level of training. Classes include: Ballet, Pointe, Classical variations, European character dances,Contemporary, Conditioning, Repertoire, Pas de deux, preparation for Ballet Competitions.