Los Angeles – Beverly Hills
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BEGINNER WORKSHOPS
Scroll the entire page to see all the offerings at this location. We have a large selection of options. Align Ballet Method course #1. The original adult beginner course that has trained thousands of students since 2011. Many students have gone on to dance en pointe and make ballet training part of their lifestyle. For total adult beginners or those who desire a gentle return to ballet. Align 1 covers all aspects of classical training. Exercises. Terminology. Body Placement. Positions. Musicality. Similar to the training at great ballet company schools but streamlined for adult beginners. Our process is intuitve and easy to follow. At the end of the 6 classes students will have gained the skill to complete a basic ballet barre and simple work in center. Appropriate for all ages and body types. Alignment. 6 classes. 1 hour per week. Same location, instructor, day, time, and fellow students. A simple process. Open to ALL! 1 make up class per series. Swapping from a reserved workshop to a different date and time will incure a $20 service fee. Read about ALIGN featured in The Los Angeles Times. Thu 1/09 – 2/13 – 11:15 AM with Ishaun Align 2 is the second and final course in our total adult beginners series. We resume where we left off in ALIGN 1. The ALIGN 2 course immediately follows ALIGN 1 and is scheduled with the same instructor, time, and location. Continue developing your barre technique and begin basic center traveling steps. After completing ALIGN 2 our students are prepared to join our open schedule basic classes. 1 hour per week. Same location, instructor, day, time, and fellow students. A simple process. Open to all. 1 make up class per series. Swapping from a reserved workshop to a different date and time will incure a $20 service fee. TBA Our basic semester is a closed basic workshop that develops students over a 2- 3 month period. Our Pico & La Cienega location has a full schedule of open drop in classes with an unlimited weekday membership for $129 per month. We suggest new students with prior ballet training try a complimentary single class by using the promocode FIRSTCLASS in the promo box at check out. Use the button below to navigate to our non member booking page and see the schedule. Non members may book spots the morning of the class. ALIGN 1
Sat 1/11 – 2/15 – 9:00 AM with Michael
Thu 1/16 – 2/20 – 6:00 PM with Gabrielle
Mon 1/20 – 2/24 – 7:15 PM with Gabrielle
Wed 1/29 – 3/05 – 6:00 PM with Bryne
Sun 2/2 – 3/9 – 9:00 AM with Michael
Mon 2/3 – 3/10 – 12:00 PM with Ishaun
Sat 2/8 – 3/15 – 1:00 PM with CamilleALIGN 2
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BASIC SEMESTER
OPEN CLASSES
OPEN CLASSES
For experienced dancers.
Daily Studio Drop In Classes
Held at our main Pico & La Cienega location for those with some prior training. Sign Up Online. Use discount code “firstclass” for a complimentary trial visit. Enjoy our 2000 square foot state of the art studio. All classes taught by compassionate former professionals.
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INSTRUCTORS
Michael Cornell
Michael is the founder and CEO of the ALIGN Ballet Method. He studied classical ballet at the National Academy of the Arts, renowned for its illustrious community of students and faculty from all over the world. Upon graduation, he embarked on a 10-year long career with BalletMet, where he danced leading roles (including pieces designed for him by elite contemporary choreographers). After retiring from the stage, Michael relocated to Los Angeles and began a career as a certified fitness trainer, which became the early lab for ALIGN. He has taught on-camera segments for celebrities such as Pauly D (MTV’s Jersey Shore), the women of WWE (E!’s Total Divas), and YouTube sensation/actress, Liza Koshy.
Gabrielle La Mura
Born and raised in New York City, Gabrielle trained at the American Ballet Theatre’s JKO School. She showcased her talents performing with ABT in nine distinct ballets at The Met, Lincoln Center, Guggenheim, and the Saks Fifth Avenue Window Unveiling. She marked her presence in the Broadway scene, making her debut in two world premieres: “Whipped Cream” and Alexei Ratmansky’s rendition of “Romeo and Juliet.” She has additionally trained at the Royal Ballet Summer Intensive in London & Ibstage in Spain. Transitioning to Los Angeles, Gabrielle graduated Cum Laude from USC and launched her own handbag line, W 78 ST. Her innovative creations gained recognition, being featured in esteemed publications like Vogue and made available for purchase on platforms such as Revolve.
Ishaun Jackson-Moaney
Ishaun Jackson-Moaney (Baltimore, MD) is a 2023 graduate of Fordham University/ The Ailey School, holding a BFA in Dance. While growing up in Los Angeles, she began her dance training at The Lula Washington Dance Theatre. During high school, she trained at Align Ballet Method while attending the LA County High School for the Arts. Ishaun has been awarded scholarships for intensives at The Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet, Jacob Jonas The Company, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. During her senior year at The Ailey School, Ishaun guested with The Dance Theatre of Harlem to perform Geoffrey Holder’s “Dougla” for their New York City Center Vision Gala.
Bryne Graham McRee
Bryne Graham McRee is proud to be an inaugural member of Hollywood Ballet under the leadership of Petra Conti and Eris Nezha after performing with New Ballet in the Bay Area since 2019. In her career thus far she has performed soloist roles in ballets such as Paquita, Serenade, La Boutique Fantasque, Swan Lake, and a variety of new works. In addition to serving as Outreach Coordinator and ABT Affiliate Faculty at New Ballet, Bryn has been teaching adult ballet since the early days of the pandemic when she taught her first Zoom class. She has loved working with adults ever since as she finds their passion, work ethic, and love of the process to be inspiring. Bryn received her early training in her home town of Lawrence, Kansas from former Joffrey dancers Jerel and Krystyna Hilding before attending Kansas City Ballet School, Canada’s National Ballet School, and The Portland Ballet. She was a regular Align Ballet open class student while in college and in 2017 she earned her BA in Theatre from the USC School of Dramatic Arts.
Camille Goldsborough
Camille Goldsborough is a professional ballerina based in Los Angeles, currently a Soloist with Hollywood Ballet. She has danced with The Los Angeles Ballet and the International Ballet of Ukraine, touring Switzerland, France, and Germany, performing in productions of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.
Originally from Florida, Camille began her training locally before moving at 15 to study at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, with additional training at Pacific Northwest Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, and the Vaganova Academy in Russia.
Camille is the founder of The Prima Club a supportive community and brand for dancers.