Maria Calegari Coach & Teacher
Transcendent guidance for professional and pre-professional dancers.
Build your "Ballerina Quality"
I love sharing my knowledge and experience that I've gained from years of performing and from teaching dancers all over the world! Ballet is such a beautiful art form that not only gives to the audience but also gives back to the dancer as well. I hope to instill that love and appreciation in my students through a review of classical ballet principles, employing techniques that enhance and develop their artistry for the stage. It is my intention as a teacher to see the whole person I'm working with. Dancers need an atmosphere of compassion and understanding to grow and glow.
Expression & Artistry
Ballet is about more than the steps. Great dancers understand how to express ideas and feelings through movement.
Style & Technique
Mastery of the steps comes with practice, but also with attention to the small details that make a big impact.
Confidence & Perspective
Everyone needs someone who believes in them to help their inner light shine brightly.
Testimonials
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As a Balanchine and Robbins repetiteur and former dancer, Maria has had a wealth of experience as a performer and as a coach.
Get in Touch
I am currently offering virtual and in-person private lessons for pre-professional and professional ballet dancers ages 15 and up. Lessons are structured to focus on your specific artistic goals to identify the stylistic and technical nuances that you can use to improve your movement quality, advice that goes beyond the typical class format.
Learn more about Maria & her work in the community at Apollo Arts Initiative.
Photographs by Steven Caras, Kiran West and Jack Mitchell.