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Cinderella – Year-end Performance in Shanghai

6 YBA Elite Vaganova students all had principal roles in the production, including the role of Cinderella, performed for hundreds of guests in Shanghai.

The role of the Prince was played by former Singapore Dance Theatre principal Chen Peng. It was a magical evening and an experience of a lifetime for our students. All their hard work and dedication culminated in a fantastic performance and a great way to end the year. We look forward to what 2019 will bring!

RAD PDTD with Distinction

From August to October 2018, Ms. Yan attended a 3 month intensive Royal Academy of Dance program – Professional Dancers’ Teaching Diploma. Only those who have experience from professional dance companies are eligible to apply. Her cohort included professional dancers from Shanghai Ballet Co., National Ballet Co. of China (Beijing), Birmingham Royal Ballet Co. and more. Other students included an examiner from the Beijing Academy of Dance and principals from multiple ballet schools in China.

Ms. Yan graduated in November 2018 and was awarded the Professional Dancers’ Teaching Diploma with Distinction. She was one of the few participants to achieve Distinction on all 3 RAD exams.

According to RAD, “Sometimes it’s difficult to distinguish between a world-class teacher and a fairly good one. Here at the RAD we have created our own RAD Registered Teacher logo to make your search a little easier! Each teacher with this logo has been trained to the highest quality.”

Cooperation with Right Meeting Ballet, Beijing

While in Beijing for her Royal Academy of Dance Diploma, our Artistic Director Ms. Yan has met with Right Meeting Ballet School Beijing (run by former leading dancer from China National Ballet Company). She has agreed to be their overseas artistic consultant. Together Yan Ballet Academy and Right Meeting Ballet will also share and research ballet teaching methods.

RAD Professional Dancers’ Teaching Diploma

Our Artistic Director Ms. Yan is currently in Beijing completing a 3 month intensive Royal Academy of Dance program – Professional Dancers’ Teaching Diploma. Only those who have experience in professional dance companies are eligible to apply. Her cohort includes professional dancers from Shanghai Ballet Co., National Ballet Co. of China (Beijing), Birmingham Royal Ballet Co. and more. Other students include an examiner from the Beijing Academy of Dance and principals from multiple ballet schools in China. On completion in October, YBA will be able to hold RAD exams.