Julie Hopkins Ballet Lessons
About
Private ballet classes at my spacious photography studio with stereo music system, and mirror to make observations. Gain knowledge beyond public classes with one on one lessons. I have a 13-year professional ballet career under my belt and have taught both private and public ballet classes for several years. Trained with American Ballet Theater under scholarship and School of American Ballet. I will help you perfect your technique, learn to listen to music so that your dancing is more musical, reduce stress, shape up and walk like a ballerina!
Love passing on my knowledge of dance, and the benefits of dancing through life, to others.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first day we start with conversation about their experience with dance while doing some exercises on the floor to determine a students flexibility and knowledge of physical culture. I proceed with barre work accompanied by slower passed music and finally a little bit of center work. The first class is to determine the dance level of the student, and what we will focus and build on.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Trained at American Ballet Theater School from 1972 to 1977 with a full merit based scholarship and School of American Ballet from 1977 to mid 1979. Finally a thirteen year international professional career with Ballets de Monte Carlo, Zurich Ballet, and Los Angeles Ballet.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Private lessons are $85 per lesson. Purchase of a 10 class card, $750.
How did you get started teaching?
When I was requested by the school administrator while taking classes at what was Conjunctive Points in Culver City. Taught a public class on Saturday mornings and private classes during the week.
What types of students have you worked with?
Adults, professionals and children.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find out their background. Did they dance professionally? Where did they study? Do they have a healthy and open mentality?
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Where are their strengths and weaknesses? What do they want to improve upon: technique, musicality, artistic interpretation,...?