Ballet Training
The World Dance School
I teach ballet with a focus on strong basics, direct feedback, and no shortcuts, starting from toddlers to advanced dancers, with limited seats and a clear step-by-step journey.
Pricing Guide
Early Years Foundation (Ages 4-8)
Core Training Schedule
- Frequency: Choice of 2 days or 3 days per week.
- Duration: 1 hour per session (8 to 12 hours monthly).
- Curriculum: Mixes creative movement for toddlers with strict anatomical positioning and formal French terminology (Plié, Tendu).
- Discipline: Includes 'old school' drills focusing on standing still, listening, and self-regulation.
Facility & Environment
- Infrastructure: Classes held on professional sprung wood flooring to protect young joints, utilizing kid-scaled ballet barres.
- Ambience: Premium boutique studio aesthetic designed to instill a sense of culture and discipline.
Instructional Quality
- Methodology: Hands-on tactile correction of limbs and posture rather than simple visual demonstration.
- Batch Size: Limited intake to ensure strict personal attention from the instructor.
Intermediate Intensive (Ages 9-18)
Rigorous Training Regime
- Schedule: 3 days per week (Mon/Wed/Fri).
- Volume: 2 hours per session (approx. 24 hours monthly).
- Technical Skills: Execution of complex turns (Pirouettes, Chaînés) and jumps (Sissonne, Grand Jeté).
- Conditioning: Intense flexibility training (splits, back flexibility) and core strengthening required for ballet aesthetics.
Mentorship & Development
- Correction Style: Strict verbal and physical adjustments to achieve perfect 'turn-out' and body lines.
- Progression: Moves away from the barre to perform unsupported floor combinations and ensemble coordination.
- Theory: Includes understanding of musicality and classical ballet history.
Professional Pointe & Soloist Division
Elite Schedule & Commitment
- Frequency: 4 days per week (Mon/Wed/Fri evenings + Sunday mornings).
- Duration: Extensive hours (~9.5 hours weekly), including a grueling 3.5-hour Sunday intensive.
- Focus: Pre-professional grooming meant for students aiming for performance mastery.
Advanced Technical Skills
- Pointe Work: Safe transition to dancing En Pointe, focusing on ankle strength and shoe mechanics.
- Repertoire: Learning legendary ballet variations (e.g., Swan Lake, Nutcracker) usually reserved for soloists.
- Fusion: Introduction to contemporary ballet fusion and partnering mechanics.
Career Grooming
- Audition Prep: Training geared towards international summer school auditions or professional stage work.
- Maintenance: Advanced anatomy-based conditioning to sustain high-impact movement and prevent injury.
Mandatory Assessment Trial
Assessment Scope
- Physical Evaluation: Checks for natural flexibility, arch structure, and spine alignment.
- Aptitude Test: Evaluation of the student's ability to follow instructions, musicality, and focus span.
- Consultation: Brief discussion to determine if the student fits the Preparatory, Elementary, or Intermediate level.
- Requirement: Admission is not guaranteed; this trial acts as a mandatory filter for batch placement.
About Ballet Training
Why Ballet Here Feels Different
I don’t treat ballet as just another hobby. For me, it’s a way of life - a culture of discipline, poise, and strength. Honestly, the process is slow, sometimes even boring, but it’s worth it. You’ll see yourself change, not just as a dancer but as a person. Arz kiya hai (let me say this) - patience and frustration are part of the deal, but so is growth.
My Approach: Foundation First
I stick to old school ballet drills. No shortcuts, no rushing. Every student gets direct feedback - you’ll hear me say, “Where’s your neck?” or “Turn out your knee!” a lot. This isn’t a casual class. It’s a full-on commitment. All that it takes... is everything.
Step-by-Step Ballet Journey
- Ballet for toddlers (ages 4-7): We start with creative movement, props, and playful cues. Kids learn basics like demi-plié and first position.
- Classical ballet technique (ages 5+): Younger kids build their foundation, older ones join beginner or intermediate batches.
- Pointe work training: For those aiming for the professional track, this is tough and needs years of dedication.
Beyond the Studio
Our annual ballet recital experience, ‘SOLUS’, is where everyone performs - from tiny dancers to soloists. I’ve seen kids grow from 4.5 years old to 16-year-old soloists. We also run workshops like ‘WINTERPOP’ for lyrical and contemporary ballet.
What You Should Know
We’re a single studio in Andheri West, Mumbai. Seats are limited, and admissions happen only during intake periods. Trial or audition classes are part of the process.
Meet your Expert
Ratika Ram Kumar
410 connects in last 3 months
My Story
I’m a bit old school, honestly. Dance for me isn’t just steps, it’s about building character. For years, I wouldn’t teach choreography till I saw real technique. Now, my group’s got muscle, form, grit. Watching them grow is wild, like seeing a tree push through concrete. Sometimes we’re strict, sometimes goofy - both matter. Choreography is art, but the fun? That’s the soul, yaar.
My Work
Dance Classes for All Ages - We teach classical ballet, jazz foundation training, contemporary, and hiphop. Kids, teens, adults, even toddlers - everyone’s welcome.
Rigorous Old School Training - Foundation first, lots of old school dance drills. It’s tough and slow but builds real dancers.
Not a Hobby Class - No shortcuts, no branches, and no discounts. Only serious dancers at our Andheri studio.
Trial Class Available - Want to try? Book a paid trial, see if our premium contemporary dance studio fits you.