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What if you could elevate your ballet technique and artistry, without self-doubt,

so that you can finally dance gracefully, like you’ve always wanted?

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YoU?

Ready to feel confident in your ballet performance
like you never felt before?

As an adult dancer, you deserve serious ballet training that takes you forward and advances you to the next ballet level. These sessions are for you if you’re:

A Beginner dancer who wants to embody the foundational ballet technique which will support you for the rest of your dance life and get you past the beginner level.

An Intermediate dancer who wants to refine your technique, go from executing ballet movements to performing them with clarity, control and grace, and ultimately progress to an advanced level.

An Advanced dancer who wants to work on the details of ballet technique that make all the difference, explore your artistry and musicality, and transform your dancing to an expressive and effortless performance.

HELLo, I'M KIMBeRLY!

I chose to work with Olia on polishing a solo for an upcoming performance. Olia reviewed my practice video and sent an encouraging email before we started working together sharing that she saw a lot of potential for artistic expression waiting to come out. I appreciated that!

During our six sessions we broke down various parts of the nearly 3-minute piece to focus on and hone.

She’s supportive, knowledgeable, and brings a lot of passion to her work. I’m delighted to share that I placed second in the beginner solo section and credit Olia with helping make it happen!

During our six sessions we broke down various parts of the nearly 3-minute piece to focus on and hone.

She’s supportive, knowledgeable, and brings a lot of passion to her work. I’m delighted to share that I placed second in the beginner solo section and credit Olia with helping make it happen!

Are you ready to put your ballet habits under the microscope, so you can unlock your full potential?

PrIvATe BaLLet SessiONs

These one-to-one lessons are the highest level of my guidance and teaching expertise that will take your ballet skills to the next level.

Here's what's included:

I’m teaching you with the English style of ballet, but I’m not blindly following a syllabus. I’ve created my own unique C.O.R.E. Framework which has been working like magic on tons of students over the years.

1-1 Private Lessons

Each and every lesson is designed with YOU in mind: to minimise the weaknesses and magnify your strengths.

Student Portal

Lifetime access to tutorials and other special resources, available to my private ballet students only.

Ballet Goal Setting

I’ll help you get crystal clear on your ballet goals so that you have a path to a fulfilling ballet journey.

BONUS: a FREE 60min. Ballet Goal Setting Session with your first purchase.

Here's how it works:

I’m teaching these Private Ballet Sessions online, on ZOOM. This means that you can take your ballet classes from the comfort of your own home.

1.

STEP ONE

Choose your plan.

You can start by booking a single private session or a package of six, which is a better value for money.

If you’d like to talk to me directly before you book, you’ll have the option to book a free Clarity Call.

2.

STEP TWO

Select your slots.

Once you purchase your sessions, you’ll be given access to my calendar, where you can select your preferred slots or we can agree on a specific weekly slot together.

The students who advance their ballet performance the most, are those who attend at least one session per week.

3.

STEP THREE

Let's get started.

Once you’re all booked in, you’ll start your sessions with me and you’ll see your ballet technique and artistry transforming.

Before your first session, I’ll send you all the resources you need, so that you’re fully prepared for your first session and you get the most out of it.

You saw that, right?

She improved more in 4 months of taking classes with me than in 4 years of her previous classes. 👆🏼

…and I’m going to help you do the same.

 H wonderful dancer, I'm Ol

I am the ballet educator behind The Dancer Next Door, the online ballet studio for adults. I’ve been teaching adult students online since 2020 and offline since 2012, in a thorough and professional way.

Ballet technique is a concoction of skills which can be learnt by those who are ready to dedicate themselves to it. Body type, age, and talent have little to nothing to do with performance.

I took my first ballet lesson when I was five, and I still feel equally mesmerised every time I immerse myself in this art.

After teaching hundreds of students on and off line, I deeply understand anatomy, growth, and pedagogy. This helps me guide my students in order for them to develop their overall alignment, technique, and musicality until they uncover the ballerina they are hiding inside.

The most effective way to do that is through my Private Ballet Sessions.

See you inside?

10 +

YEARS TEACHING BALLET

250 +

HAPPY BALLET STUDENTS

1

MASTERS’ DEGREE IN DANCE

2

DIPLOMAS IN DANCE EDUCATION

THIS iS MY STUDENT, COurTNEY ✨

“I’ve been working with Olia [for a few months now] when I joined […] her private lessons. We have been developing my skills so much, and I’m so grateful to all the help that she has given me over the past few months that we’ve been working together. We have lessons twice a week […] for an hour. And I think that advances me more than anything, because I’m able to get really personalised technique.“

THIS iS MY STUDENT, COurTNEY ✨

till undecded?

THIS IS PerFECT FOR YoU IF:

You take ballet seriously.
You want thorough training.
You're ready to work hard.
You want to be taken seriously as a dancer.
You want to explore ballet technically and artistically.
You want a qualified and experienced teacher.
You have dreams of progressing in ballet in the future; like going on pointe or mastering your pirouettes.

THIS ISN'T FOR YOU IF:

You can't commit to regular lessons.
You're looking for a quick fix.
Ballet is only an alternative to fitness for you.
Detailed technique doesn't interest you.
You don't want to put too much effort into it.

FReQUENTLY ASKED QUESTiONS

Do you have questions? I have answers!

What are your qualifications and experience?

I hold two Diplomas in Dance Education (Imperial Classical Ballet and Modern Theatre Dance) by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), based in London, UK.

I hold Masters’ degree in Dance which I completed at Bath Spa University, in Bath, UK

I attend yearly seminars and workshops for dance teachers to keep my teaching skills up to date and further them.

I’ve been teaching dance to kids and adults since 2012. I have entered dozens of students in ballet, modern and tap exams and I’ve never had a student who failed or got a low score. In the last 2 years, I’ve dedicated all of my energy and time in teaching ballet to adults, because Ballet has always been my favourite and the adult ballet community is the best.

What if I’m not good enough for these lessons?

You don’t need any particular level to work with me. I’ve worked with students who took their very first lessons with me, others who came back after a long break and also, students who already had ballet experience. My lessons are a judgment free zone.

Is my payment safe?

Absolutely. All payments are processed through Thrivecart, by Stripe or PayPal.

What equipment do I need?

Wifi connection, a free ZOOM account, a computer or laptop with a webcam, a little bit of clear space and your normal ballet attire. If you don’t have any ballet clothes (i.e. leotard, tights, slippers), you can start wearing anything comfortable that allows you to move.

How often can I take lessons?

You can have a one-off session if you’re just looking for a booster to your training or you can arrange weekly Sessions. If you want high frequency though, make sure you book your Sessions ahead of time to secure your weekly spot(s), because they tend to fill up quickly. If you want more than one session but less often than once a week, you’ll have to purchase individual sessions ($77).

What if the available time slots don't work for me?

I work with students from all over the world and I’ll always do everything in my power to accommodate you.

However, in the rare occasion that we can’t find any time that works, I’ll refund you your money in full.

Ready to transform into the inner ballerina you've been hiding?

PrIvATe BaLLet SessiONs

Choose your plan and start transforming your dancing today.

60min. tailor made Private Ballet Sessions
My undivided attention
Personalised and detailed feedback
Flexible timetable
BONUS 1: Exclusive student portal
BONUS 2: 60min. Ballet Goal Setting Session

SINGLE SESSION

$77

$77 per session

You’ll be charged $77 upfront for 1 session.

SIX SESSIONS

$297

$49.50 per session

You’ll be charged $297 upfront for 6 sessions.

BOOK A CALL

If you’re not sure whether these sessions are for you, or

If you’d like to talk to me before you purchase,

BOOK a FREE 20min. Clarity Call with me below.

Are you ready to see your technique and artistry evolving (even if you don’t think you’re a ‘natural’) and experience results like these?

"My name is Stephanie.
I'm an adult ballet dancer.

“[Olia’s] helped me with confidence, technique and goal setting. And all of those kind of go hand in hand.

Olia’s like having your ballet best friend and your ballet encyclopedia and your ballet instructor, all rolled into one person. […]

I don’t want to live without her in my life ever again.”

"My name is Stephanie.
I'm an adult ballet dancer.

“[Olia’s] helped me with confidence, technique and goal setting. And all of those kind of go hand in hand.

Olia’s like having your ballet best friend and your ballet encyclopedia and your ballet instructor, all rolled into one person. […]

I don’t want to live without her in my life ever again.”

By now you’re probably noticing that my Private Ballet Sessions are not your typical ballet lesson.

HAVE A LOOK

SEPHYRA'S THoUGHTS ON
OUR BaLLET LESSoNS

“I started learning dance at a very young age, to become a professional ballet dancer was my biggest dream. And then something happened in my life [and] for several years, I couldn’t take dance classes anymore, I had to train at home. When I resumed taking dance classes with a very good studio, I found myself in a situation where I was much older than the other girls in my classroom and I was below their technical level. So I became very frustrated. I felt that I had too many students with me, I couldn’t catch up with them. My teacher wasn’t really focusing on me. I had specific problems; I had poor feet, I had poor muscle strength, difficulty to jump, to turn… And then I met Olia on Instagram.

SEPHYRA'S THoUGHTS ON
OUR BaLLET LESSoNS

THE BaLLET TEAcHER I nEEDED!

So this was my first experience with private lessons on Zoom. I had never even taken classes on Zoom before. And I was a little scared that it would be difficult because […] classes on Zoom are not the same as in person classes.

So I started anyway, and I found that Olia was just the teacher I needed. She focused on my own specific problems. She looked closely at what I was doing and she gave me specific advice. I had so many issues that other students didn’t have. But Olia really looked at them closely and she gave me specific exercises.

When she gives me the classes, she watches everything I do. She makes me repeat, repeat and repeat again, which is exactly what I need until it’s really good. So, I’m really thankful because she gave me the hope that I could become a better ballerina than I thought I could. So again, thank you so much Olia, and I really recommend her classes.”

Ready to transform into the inner ballerina you've been hiding?

PrIvATe BaLLet SessiONs