At the Barre is pleased to announce that we are now accepting new students into the Winter/Spring Semesters 2023. The Program is open to all students who would like to add personal training to their schedules, who are preparing for Summer Intensive Auditions or College Dance Programs. This program allows each student to register for the number of days per week (Monday-Friday) for training and the length of time for each class. (60 minute, 90 minute, 2 hour classes etc).
This Program is designed to enhance training and to address the dancer's
personal goals. Barre work, center and variations study will be included in each class.
For further information you can use the Contact us page in the drop down menu to the left or by calling the school at (412) 877-0046.
This Program is designed to enhance training and to address the dancer's
personal goals. Barre work, center and variations study will be included in each class.
For further information you can use the Contact us page in the drop down menu to the left or by calling the school at (412) 877-0046.
The first Semester of the 2022-2023 Season has been one with many accomplishments so far! We congratulate At The Barre student, Lyla for reaching a few of her goals.
First accomplishment.... Progressing to Pointe training!
First accomplishment.... Progressing to Pointe training!
The International Youth Ballet Competition is almost over. It was a successful 2 days for her. Day 1, Round 1: Technique Evaluation Class. Round 2, Day 2: Primary Level Variation Presentation. Lyla's Pigtail Girl variation from Graduation Ball was a joy to watch on Saturday evening! You are a success in our eyes Lyla and we can't wait to watch your next accomplishments!
At The Barre: Private Ballet Training and Coaching is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 Semester. If you are looking to enhance your training, progress to the next level, audition preparation for dance programs or need variation coaching for auditions, At The Barre can assist you in reaching your goals. For more information or to schedule an evaluation class call (412) 877-0046 and begin the journey toward reaching those goals.
Here are some of the At The Barre students doing what they do best. With their added private coaching, determination and love for dance their accomplishments have been plenty.
Here are some of the At The Barre students doing what they do best. With their added private coaching, determination and love for dance their accomplishments have been plenty.
At the Barre is now accepting applications for consideration into the training program. Dancers who are interested in enhancing their technique, strengthening their weaknesses, pointe preparation, auditions into college, summer intensives, full time professional companies or just want an extra class to add to your existing classes call (412) 877-0046 for more information about At the Barre's training program and to schedule an evaluation class.
"Ask yourself if what you're doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow...."
"Ask yourself if what you're doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow...."
At the Barre: Private Ballet Training & Coaching with Kim Rausch
Welcome to At the Barre with Kim Rausch. I am pleased and humbled to announce a new endeavor: to provide a personal training and coaching program in ballet and choreography to all dancers, beginner to skilled wanting additional training to their daily classes, private training for dancers who have the desire to hone their strengths and attack their weaknesses in a one on one setting at the place where it all began and a place where we always return.... At the Barre!!
Kim Rausch uses her years of teaching and performance experience and her dancers' success' to provide personal ballet training and coaching for beginners through skilled dancers At the Barre. At the Barre offers private & small class for:
~Personal ballet training for skill development
~Training for Technique improvement
~Audition preparation for Schools and Companies
~Audition preparation for Summer Intensives
~Choreography
~Beginner through skilled dancers
**Call or use our "Contact Us" page to schedule days and times**
~Personal ballet training for skill development
~Training for Technique improvement
~Audition preparation for Schools and Companies
~Audition preparation for Summer Intensives
~Choreography
~Beginner through skilled dancers
**Call or use our "Contact Us" page to schedule days and times**
I congratulate At the Barre dancer Meredith May on another successful Summer Intensive audition season! After considering all of her offers to Boston Ballet, PBT and Chautauqua, Meredith will pack her dance bag and head to Chautauqua's Summer Dance Program. I look forward to all of her accomplishments this summer and to our next journey together At the Barre.... Preparation for 2016's Youth America Grand Prix......
Tips and Motivations from At the Barre.....
"Plie is the first thing you learn and the last thing you master." -Suzanne Farrell
Plie is the foundation of most movement in classical ballet. It seems everything either starts or ends with a plie.
Plie is the foundation of most movement in classical ballet. It seems everything either starts or ends with a plie.
Respect the Technique: Learn to be detailed and focused on the fine tuned details of classical ballet technique. Contorting lines and mixing styles is wonderful for other forms of dance... but the foundation of ballet should be a solid technical base. Even if you end up using the other forms of dance more- always appreciate and study the classical lines...... Ballet Foundation
Something to think about as you begin another day At the Barre....
Every movement you make in class counts. Building a good technical and artistic foundation takes time and repetition. Doing something correct once is a start, but it must be done dozens of times correctly before it becomes part of who you are when you move. Engage your brain as you dance to be actively thinking corrections and applying aspects of proper alignment and form. The potential is unlocked when you get active in your training.....Ballet Foundation
Every movement you make in class counts. Building a good technical and artistic foundation takes time and repetition. Doing something correct once is a start, but it must be done dozens of times correctly before it becomes part of who you are when you move. Engage your brain as you dance to be actively thinking corrections and applying aspects of proper alignment and form. The potential is unlocked when you get active in your training.....Ballet Foundation
