Dance in Bradenton, FL or Verona WI
Bradenton: August 2022-June 2023; Monday, Wednesday and Saturday Youth (ages 8+), and Adults, all levels; Contact www.staracademyFL.com
Verona: June 8-August 13, 2022; All levels Adult and Private lessons; www.balletu.com
PRIVATE LESSONS BY REQUEST, see Contact Me Page
EVERYONE CAN AND SHOULD DANCE!
Looking for the absolute best training in ballet for overall success and fitness? Charmaine Ristow’s unique, scientifically integrated system of anatomically based physiological training incorporating Classical Ballet Technique, with principles of Pilates, Yoga and nutrition coaching, is one of the most comprehensive and nurturing approaches toward developing safe and successful ballet dancers of all ages, levels, backgrounds and goals.
Whether preparing for a marathon, a walk around the block, improved ballet technique, increased skills, a professional dance career or just being able to play with your grandchildren, Ms. Ristow’s teaching will help to reverse prominent 21st century health challenges and technical barriers.
Private coaching on ballet technique, dance injury prevention and rehab or dancers' nutrition is available in person and online by request on "Contact" page
It’s a privilege to take Charmaine's classes. She keep us on our toes and moving forward, keeping it challenging, fun and rewarding. Combinations are pleasing because each step is technically clear so it flows into the next. She knows exactly what each student and class needs to accomplish the individual steps, and to progress towards the complex goals of turned-out beautiful strong movement. Combinations are varied and interesting. She gives us enough tips in one class to last a year of classes as far as things to incorporate into our movement. Charmaine is a gift and an inspiration! Thank you for your care and friendship through this marvelous art form. Sarah, Adult Ballet Student
Ballet Lessons
Enjoy very beginning through intermediate youth or adult ballet, advanced level technique and classical variations, including prepointe and pointe classes . Precise classical technique with updated anatomical explanations will help you gain a thorough understanding of correct spinal alignment, proper hip rotation (turn out), foot articulation and functional vocabulary. Students will develop strength, grace, balance and coordination. These classes empower each student to take charge of their own skills and progressive pace through a safe, nurturing and confidence building process.
Pilates Reformer Fitness
This perfectly designed machine and its companion program will safely challenge your comprehensive fitness through upper and lower body training that targets correct execution from the core with complete control through graduated resistance levels. Horizontal (prone) jump boarding is a direct but low impact route towards increased stamina. Excellent cross training for dancers and all athletes. Private, safely distanced, open air flow classes taught in my home gym (pictured).
Nutritional Counseling
A safe and gradual overhaul of daily food intake to find the healthiest you to complement one of our exercise programs, or to pinpoint possible food allergies
No “diets”, just sound nutritional practices with recommended supplementation for which you set the pace, 6 weeks to 6 months or a year, whatever works for you. Learn how a few simple changes can stimulate clean and renewedhealth. For detailed information, see smallsteps2greathealth.com.
Preschool Teaching and Tutoring
Reading, writing and arithmetic delivered in fun and easy lessons providing the best preparation for school or remedial assistance in your most challenging areas. Florida Credentialed and experienced. Available flexible hours to sub at Bradenton, FL Preschools. Fifty plus hours online DCF courses, Florida Core Standards.
Alumni
These dancers all attribute Charmaine Ristow’s sound foundational training as instrumental to their professional success.
References available by request.
Fana Tesfagiorgis
Alvin Ailey - (Now with Ailey I)
Elizabeth Pischel
YAGP Bronze Medalist, LINES/Dawson Ballets
Ella Rosewood
Ella Rosewood Dance, New York
Becca Shulla
ON Broadway and and as Lise in American in Paris with Arizona Broadway Theater
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