PEVNEV BALLET ACADEMY
About Us
Pevnev Ballet Academy is Perth’s southern suburbs’ premier Classical Ballet school offering training specialising in Vaganova technique. To complement students’ ballet training the Academy offers specialist Pointe classes, Contemporary dance, Character dance and Dance Conditioning.
The Academy prides itself on providing classical ballet training of the highest calibre. Former students of the Academy are now continuing their training and professional careers in Russia, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Classes are available to students from 3 years of age to pre-professional level, as well as adult classes.
Gifted students may audition to participate in the Elite programs; Junior Extension, ‘After School Program’, or the Full-Time Program, which are designed to enrich and broaden the dance experience of dedicated and focused students.
Our aim is to instil in all students a love of movement, music and dance whilst establishing correct technique and imparting an appreciation of the traditions of classical ballet.
Directors
Sergey Pevnev
Born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Sergey trained at the Vaganova Ballet Academy before dancing with Kirov Ballet, Eifman Contemporary Ballet Theatre and Tatchkin Saint Petersburg Ballet Theatre. Sergey joined West Australian Ballet in 2004 and was promoted to Principal Dancer in 2009. Sergey has received a Diploma from the Perm International Competition. In both 2009 and 2010 he won Outstanding Performance by a Male Dancer at the WA Dance Awards, firstly for his role as Albrecht in WAB’s Giselle, followed by his performance as Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, choreographed by Yuri Vamos.
After Sergey’s retirement in 2016 he took a position as Director of Pevnev Ballet Academy.
Fiona Pevneva
Our aim is to instil in all students a love of movement, music and dance whilst establishing correct technique and imparting an appreciation of the traditions of classical ballet.
In 2008, Fiona performed as a Guest Artist with the West Australian Ballet on their tour of The Red Shoes and joined the company as a full-time artist in 2009, beginning with that year’s Ballet at the Quarry season. Later in 2009 she was promoted to Leading Artist and Principal dancer. At the WA Dance Awards in November 2014, Fiona won the Outstanding Performance award for a Female Dancer for performing Tatiana in WAB’s Onegin. She was also nominated for a 2014 Helpmann Award for the same role.
After the birth of her second daughter, Fiona retired from dancing to focus on teaching but was known professionally as Fiona Evans.
Faculty
Styles
Classical Ballet
From 2021, Pevnev Ballet Academy will concentrate on delivering Classical ballet training in the Vaganova method of Classical Ballet, developed by Agrippina Vaganova. The Vaganova is the chosen method by most full-time ballet schools as well as most professional companies around the world and therefore, giving Pevnev students the best training and opportunity for a career in dance.
The method fuses elements of traditional French style from the romantic era with the athleticism and virtuosity of Italian Cecchetti technique. The training system is designed to involve the whole body in every movement, with equal attention paid to the upper body, legs and feet. Vaganova believed that this approach increases consciousness of the body, thus creating a harmony of movement and greater expressive range.
The steps in the Vaganova method builds on a carefully developed progression in which the “basic” or “preparatory” forms are mastered before the dancer moves on to more difficult forms. The method is founded upon the idea that when a dancer is introduced to a step, he or she will have developed the correct strength in foundation in order for their steps and movements to be successful.
Character
The International Character Dance Syllabus has been designed and written by Australia’s leading exponent of Character Dance, Alida Segal. Her experience began in 1970 with Madame Marina Berezowsky AM and continued while studying at the world-renowned Moiseyev School in Moscow.
This clear and concise training program takes students from basic concepts to professional standards in preparation for a career on the stage.
The course includes active physical practice of technique & movement, as well as information about music and rhythm. Elements of ethnology, physics and design are also involved. This results in a more holistic education & understanding of the development of dance styles.
Contemporary
Pevnev Ballet Academy follows the principle that classical ballet is the fundamental technique underpinning all other dance forms. However, it is vital that young students and dancers of today are as versatile as possible.
With our ultimate goal being to train dancers for a career in dance, we have created a contemporary dance curriculum that will develop the technical fundamentals required of a dancer today, alongside current and relevant movement explorations to better equip them for today’s industry.
Our classes will be led by our resident contemporary faculty as well as renowned international guests and will encompass Cunningham based technique partnered with principles gathered from Release, Graham, Counter technique, floor work and improvisation.
There is a strong focus on correct postural alignment, efficient and creative pathways of movement in and out of the floor, as well as developing spatial awareness and holistic body strength.
We aim to produce dancers that are aware, thoughtful and confident. Ready to face any and all of the challenges that may appear in the current dance industry.
Programs
Recreational
Level 2 (4-5 years)
Level 2 (6-7 years)
Level 3 (7-8 years)
Level 4 (8-9 years)*
- Conditioning to strengthen and stretch the young bodies, and to give the student a better understanding and awareness of their muscles and joints to prevent injury.
- Classical classes to refine technique and develop strength in classical work.
- Contemporary Dance.
- International Character Dance Syllabus (ICDS). Optional classes: Jazz Dance, Repertoire (ballet).
- RAD Festival / Eisteddfod solos and groups (by invitation only). Mid year Contemporary/Jazz performance.
- Full school end of year concert.
- Class assessments with an external examiner, certificate and report.
This class is a relaxed environment for adults who wish to continue their love of ballet.
Elite Programs
Level 2 (11-13 years)
Level 3 (13-14 years)
Level 4 (14-15 years)
- Classical classes to develop the classical ballet technique and to challenge dancers in terms of speed, agility, strength and ability to pick up combinations quickly.
- Pointe classes to build lower-leg strength and develop strong foundations en Pointe.
- Repertoire/Dances
- Conditioning classes to strengthen and stretch growing bodies, and to give the student a better understanding and awareness of their bodies to prevent injury.
- Contemporary Dance
- International Character Dance Syllabus (ICDS).
- Optional classes: Jazz/Contemporary Dance
RAD Festival / Eisteddfod solos & groups (by invitation only). Yearly Stage Exams and Masterclasses with an examiner from Russia/Vaganova Academy.
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