South Bay's premier classical ballet school since 1955
Unique and exclusive classical ballet training for all levels!
Unique and exclusive classical ballet training for all levels!
Ms. Fay Gillette- Founder of Palos Verdes Ballet(Est 1955). Ms. Uta Graf-Apostol-Director Emeritus, Palos Verdes Ballet Association(Est. 1980-2020)
Classes for ages 3- 19
@8:15pm-9:40 pm prior experience required
American Ballet Theatre(ABT), San Francisco Ballet, New York City Ballet, Colorado Ballet, Ballet de Monte Carlo, Joffrey Ballet Chicago, Los Angeles Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet(PNB), School of American Ballet, Joffrey Ballet School, San Francisco Ballet School, American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive, Houston Ballet Academy, Boston Ballet, Kirov Academy of Washington D.C. , Bolshoi Ballet Academy and more.
alumna, Mara Sachi Vinson, Formerly Principal dancer of Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB)
alumna, Maureen Choi, former artist of San Francisco Ballet
By age group
Fall schedule will start on September 3rd.
We offer exclusive training throughout the summer. Our summer programs are offered to age 5-18 & adult ballet division. check with us about 2025 summer program information soon.
above picture; students with Alexander Romanchikov, former Soloist of Mariinsky Theatre.
It was hard to believe that all they accomplished was done just in 3 weeks!
We will certainly miss this summer and dreaming about the next summer season!
Pre-professional Division student Christine Ng with Mr. Adonis Daukae.
No drop-ins are available. let us assist you which class is suitable for you to come in for a placement class.
Our students participate in Youth America Grand Prix(YAGP) every year. Other competitions include California Dance Classics, Los Angeles Music Center Spotlight Competition.
Norika Matsuyama, now Soloist of San Francisco Ballet received Grand Prix Award & Ms. Uta Graf-Apostol, Director Emeritus received "Outstanding Teacher Award". in 2009 youth America Grand Prix(YAGP).
Christine Ng(16) was awarded Bronze medal in Senior Classical Category and top 12 in both Classical & Contemporary category. She was invited to Final competition in Tampa.
We are very proud of our students! Samantha Kim(12) got placed in top 12 in Junior Classical Category.
Christing Ng(16) place top 12 for both Classical and Contemporary category.
What makes PVB’s Little Dancers program so special is how it emphasizes fundamental skills for children ages 3-6, such as listening and following skills, spatial awareness, musicality, and creativity, all while introducing them to ballet basics and having a lot of fun in the process! Sign up your little dancer for a new session of classes kicking off in September
Professional quality production featuring Palos Verdes Ballet Association's affiliated school, Palos Verdes Ballet's talented students! Each production is highlighting quality training of students which makes professional quality.
We are excited to invite International guest artists again to our Nutcracker production!
Palos Verdes Ballet Association has been providing quality productions in South Bay since 1981.
This is a production you won't want to miss!
Get your tickets now at palosverdesperformingarts.com
Founded in 1955, Palos Verdes Ballet is the oldest established classical ballet company in the South Bay with an extensive history and reputation for creating talented, strong classical ballet dancers. For more information on how to become a part of the ballet legacy of the only exclusive classical ballet studio on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
We honor our founder Ms. Fay Gillette and the devoted teacher and dancer, Brigida Giancaspero for their dedication, commitment and passion for our organization.
Each year, Scholarship Committee selects carefully on Scholarship recipients.
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2023 Fay Gillet Scholarship recipient is
Christine NG(16). Christine has been a student of Palos Verdes Ballet since at the age of 4. She has participated in every production since 5 years old.Her Repertoire included, The title role in Giselle, Myrtha, Sugar Plum Fairy in the Nutcracker, the title role in the Firebird, Princess Nadeshda. She received full scholarship to Colorado Ballet Academy summer intensive, Bolshoi Ballet Academy, attended School of American Ballet (SAB), San Francisco Ballet summer intensive. she was semi-finalist of Los Angeles Music Center Spotlight Award Competition and was awarded 3rd place in Senior Classical category from Youth America Grand Prix, and top 12 in both classical and contemporary category. she was 2022 Brigida Giancaspero Scholarship Recipient.
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Amy Shultz received "Outstanding Student" Award. Amy has been training at Palos Verdes Ballet since the age of 3. She is now 12 years old, has been performing in every production since the age of 5. Her consistency and commitment shines through her dancing.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission to create one of a kind ballet productions for our community, student dancers and inability to invite prestigious ballet artists from all over the world!
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We offer a comprehensive and well-rounded ballet curriculum that is based on the Vaganova method. Our classes focus on developing technique, musicality, and artistry, and are designed to challenge and inspire our students at every level.
Classical Ballet classes are designed for students to perform on stage. give your aspiring dancers dream and once in life time experience starting this year! It is never too late to start shaping your dream come to life!
Register for the Nutcracker audition now!
Performing arts on stage offer a captivating blend of talent, creativity, and emotion, creating a unique experience for both performers and the audience. The combination of music, dance, acting, and visual elements come together to convey stories and evoke powerful feelings, making each performance a memorable and immersive event.
Sae Rom moved to U.S. and trained exclusively at Palos Verdes Ballet with Uta Graf-Apostol.
She received early training from Yewon Art School in Seoul, Korea and National Ballet of Korea on full scholarship.
She has been a Rehearsal Mistress for the entire Palos Verdes Ballet Repertoire and a member of Colorado Ballet.
Her repertoire includes Dying Swan, the title role in Giselle, Myrtha, the title role in Cinderella, Sugarplum Fairy in the Nutcracker, Marie Taglioni in Grand Pas de Quatre, Diana in Diana & Action, Walpurgisnacht, Aurora in Sleeping Beauty, Odette and Odile in Swan Lake and much more. she was chosen to compete in 2003 New York International Competition under direction of Ilona Copen where she worked with Martin Van Hamel, Antonette D'antuono, Christopher Lund, Eva Klobberg. Other teachers include, Irina Jacobson, Marat Daukaev, Hae Shik Kim, Tae Ji Choi. She performed with Joseph Phillips of American Ballet Theatre, Marat Daukaeve, Adonis Daukaev of Kirov Ballet, Sayat Asatryan, Alexei Borovik, Denis Gronostayskiy, Misha Tchoupakov, Alexander Greschenko of Bolshoi Ballet. Her training includes years of summer intensive at San Francisco Ballet, received scholarships from Vail Academy and Kirov Ballet Academy Washington D. C. She has also appeared as a Guest Artist throughout the country. Strickland has coached students participating in the Youth American Grand Prix and Los Angeles County Spotlight Awards since 2003, including alumna, Norika Matsuyama, Soloist of San Francisco Ballet who was 2009 Grand Prix Award recipient of Youth America Grand Prix(YAGP). In 2020 Sae Rom was appointed as the Director of Palos Verdes Ballet.
If you have questions about the opportunities available to you in our programs, feel free to send us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
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