Pico & La Cienega Adult Beginning Ballet Align 1 Starting Sat Jan 11 to Feb 15 @ 9:00 AM with Michael
$160.00
LEVELS
Our original adult beginner course, training thousands since 2011. Ideal for absolute beginners or those returning to ballet, this course covers classical training essentials like exercises, terminology, body placement, positions, and musicality, all streamlined for adults. By the end of 6 classes, students can complete a basic barre and simple center work. Suitable for all ages and body types. 1 hour per week, same location, instructor, and classmates. 1 makeup class per series. SIGN UP for aworkshop near you.
Align 2 continues from where Align 1 ends, with the same instructor, location, and schedule. Students develop their barre technique and begin basic center traveling steps, preparing them for open basic classes. 1 hour per week. ! make up class per series. SIGN UP for a workhop near you.
For students with prior training or who’ve completed our Align 1 & 2 workshop series or those with a basic ballet technique. These closed basic workshops generally run 2-3 months and build small adult ballet communities at our local dance studio partners. The material is easy to follow and intuitive. Students should be prepared to execute a simple barre a nd center. Purchased in blocks and attended over 2-4 months. Many of our students prefer these closed workshops where the same group meets over a long period of time. We have discovered strong bonds form between students and instructors are able to deeply coach each individual. SIGN UP for a basic workshop near you.
Our open basic classes found our main location open drop in class schedules. This studio is conveniently located between Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and Culver City. Classes may be purchased individually or through our membership program.
Weekday Open Classes
Weekend Open Classes
Students should be able to complete a simple ballet barre and center prior to attending. We focus on easy to accomplish choreography as a way to develop your dance technique.
Use promo code “firstclass” at checkout for a complimentary trial first visit.
Our open intermediate classes found our main location open drop in class schedules. This studio is conveniently located between Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and Culver City. The classes may be purchased individually or through our membership program.
Weekday Open Classes
Weekend Open Classes
Students should be able to complete mulitple lart combinations at the ballet barre and center prior to attending. It is best to have the ability to perform pirouettes, petite allegro, and grand allegro prior to joining our intermediate levels.
Use promo code “firstclass” at checkout for a complimentary trial first visit.
Our pointe classes and workshops require a strong basic technical foundation. It is best to attend our basic technique classes first and discuss with your local instructor if you are ready for pointe work.
Register for a closed studio workshop or seach for drop in options from our our main location open classes schedules.
Weekday Open Classes
Weekend Open Classes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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