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Ballet & Dance
Classically trained in ballet under the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabi, Julia Shove is a certified teacher under American Ballet Theatre's (ABT) National Teaching Curriculum, pre-primary through Level 3. She holds twelve years of experience in dance education, having taught at numerous Utica- and Syracuse-based studios as a principal ballet, pointe, and variations instructor as well as student company director and choreographer. From 2021-2023, Julia served on the faculty at Hamilton College as a Lecturer in Dance & Movement Studies.
To view Julia's teaching resume & training background, click here.
Adult Ballet
Embrace your inner dancer with our Adult Ballet program! Classes run in 8-week interval workshops, immersing clients in balletic material on a consistent basis that promotes safe, effective, and fun application of classical principles. We challenge the balance, lengthen the limbs, harness control, and develop grace... all while moving the body through pace in a way that is oh so freeing.
We will learn and refine the basics fundamentals of classical ballet. For those with previous dance experience, we will revisit these concepts and advance at a quicker rate... but always will personalized feedback!
All workshops have a maximum capacity of 12 participants, retaining a relatively intimate group setting that supports regular progress.
FOUR levels:
Ballet 1: Absolute Beginner (no experience)
Ballet 2: Elementary (previous experience)
Ballet 3: Intermediate (previous experience)
Ballet 4: Int/Adv (previous experience)
Classical Ballet Technique
A fusion of many classical techniques (RAD, ABT, Vaganova), Making Moves provides high-quality ballet instruction across the developmental timeline in the form of:
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1-on-1 private ballet lessons (ages 11+)
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Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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Semi-private lessons - duets & trios
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Variation coaching (YAGP, UBC)
Private & semi-private lessons are also available to adults seeking a more focused instructive method. No prior dance experience needed to begin!
Master Classes &
Guest Teaching
Available for hire for master classes and guest teaching at private dance studios, colleges, and high schools throughout New York State, with concentrations in:
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Classical ballet technique (ages 4+)
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Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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Pointe & pre-pointe
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Classical variations
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Conditioning (Ballerinas With Biceps, Progressing Ballet Technique)
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Dance anatomy & kinesiology
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Stretching, flexibility & mobility
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Pas de deux
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Pointe shoe fittings & preparation
Pointe & Pre-Pointe
Wishing you had more class time in your pointe shoes? Prepping to go en pointe for the first time? Or maybe just need a little extra TLC in the pointe shoe department?
Integrate pointe/pre-pointe work into your technique lessons, including foot & ankle strength, mobility, and alignment.
Pointe Shoe Fittings
As a budding ballet dancer, one of the most pivotal stages of training is going en pointe for the first time. Do not settle for an improper (and/or painful) fit!
A certified pointe shoe fitter under ThePointeShop (based out of CA), Julia provides assistance/guidance with in-store pointe shoe fittings, foot analyses, shoe accessories, preparation, and more... for first-timers or seasoned dancers seeking a more supportive base for their work!
Choreography
Available for hire for original choreography (YAGP/UBC & competition solos, short and/or full-length works for a variety of ages/levels), specializing in:
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Classical ballet
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Contemporary ballet
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Pointe
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Contemporary
For more information & full samples of her work, click here.