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What is Southland Ballet Academy?

Southland Ballet Academy (SBA) offers a complete program for the serious dancer as well as anyone who wishes to explore the artist within.

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What is Southland Ballet Academy?

Founded in 1983 to cultivate, train, and inspire an appreciation of classical ballet from beginner to professional dancer, Southland Ballet Academy is the official school of the nonprofit arts organization ...

What is Salwa Rizkalla's vision?

Our founder Salwa Rizkalla’s vision is to perpetuate the discipline and technique of the Vaganova method of classical ballet. She studied this technique under the direction of the Russian masters and has combined it with the articulation of the European and American style to give every student dancer a unique and safe experience. In a caring, encouraging environment, students learn the art of dance; they grow in confidence, concentration, memorization, coordination, self-motivation and artistic appreciation of dance.

When did SBA open?

Our history. Since opening its doors in 1983 as a ballet studio, SBA and director Salwa Rizkalla have secured a national and international reputation and played a prominent role in grooming world-class dancers.

When did the Southland Ballet Academy start?

She established Southland Ballet Academy in 1983 and debuted Festival Ballet Theatre in 1988. In addition to teaching and directing, Ms. Rizkalla was a faculty member of several area institutions. Many arts organizations have recognized her service.

Who is the artistic director of Southland Ballet Academy?

Artistic Director SALWA RIZKALLA has contributed to the Orange County community for more than 30 years by presenting excellence in dance performance through Festival Ballet Theatre and providing top-tier classical ballet training at Southland Ballet Academy.

What is Festival Ballet Theatre?

With reverence for classic masterpieces and a focus on developing future tours de force, Festival Ballet Theater is committed to presenting the best of dance, enriching lives, and developing a new generation of audiences and artists. We offer professional-quality classical productions and highlight the works of world-renowned choreographers, giving audiences a rich, fulfilling experience with each of our nearly two dozen annual performances.

Who was the choreographer of the ballet dancers in the Russian ballet?

She had the privilege of working under the direction of world-renowned choreographers Leonid Lavrovsky and Serge Lifar. As a young dancer, Ms. Rizkalla trained in the Russian Vaganova method and studied with Russian ballet masters.

Primary Division – Ages 8-11

Primary Division students transition from the Children’s Division and enter a more structured class environment. Formal training of barre and center work will continue to strengthen the ballet basics learned in previous levels.

Intermediate Division – Ages 11-15

Intermediate division students continue to strengthen their ballet technique and develop a greater awareness of body movement. Pointe work is integrated into classes and will increase in complexity and difficulty as students’ progress.

Adult Open Division – Ages 16 & up

The adult division is open to all adults who want to dance. Class time will be spent on barre, center, across the floor and stretching combinations that will be adjusted for different levels of ability as needed.

Character Classes – Ages 10 & up

Character dance is integral to much of classical ballet repertoire. It is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dance, normally from a European country and uses movements and dance which have been adapted for the theatre. Ballets such as Swan Lake, Don Quixote and The Nutcracker feature character dance.

Contemporary Classes – Ages 10 & up

Contemporary classes will consist of abstract movements that combine modern and classical ballet elements. Exercises in the class will focus on improving flexibility, extension, core strength, balance and musicality.

Hip Hop Classes – Ages 10 & up

Hip Hop classes are upbeat and high energy classes that teach the fundamentals of hip hop movement. Exercises and combinations in the class will focus on improving stretching, isolations, rhythms, musicality, upper body strength, funky footwork and memorization.

Jazz Classes – Ages 7 & up

Jazz classes are fun and energetic classes that teach the fundamentals of jazz movement. Exercises and combinations in the class will focus on improving stretching, isolations, rhythms, musicality, turns, leaps and memorization.