To Enroll for Summer Classes and Ballet Intensive
email:
Info@LittleFlowerBallet.com
Instilling Beauty, Goodness, & Truth
Through Dance
Utilizing the Pedagogical Teaching Method of Classical Ballet
Developed by
Agrippina Vaganova & Vera Kostrovitskaya.
It is a systematic approach that is scientifically based and physiologically sound. When taught and executed correctly; it not only develops grace and strength, but does not
produce injuries.It is a proven method that has produced some of the most famous ballet dancers, such as; M. Baryshnikov, G. Komleva, N. Dudinskaya, and G. Mezentseva.
Rebecca Zeese has been actively teaching Classical Ballet to children and adults since 1998.
She has a B.A. in Dance from Texas Tech University. Additionally, she attended for eight consecutive years the Annual International Ballet Congress taught by the Late Dr. Peggy Willis-Aarnio, PhD., to learn how to teach using The Teaching Method of Classical Ballet.
Rebecca has been using the method since 1998 - thus, she has become well-versed in teaching it.
Rebecca was originally trained in the Cecchetti Method taught by Mavis Pakenham in Colorado Springs. She has studied under Marjorie Grundvig and Dennis Marshall. She finished her training in Lubbock, TX, under the direction of Dr. Aarnio and Galina Panova. She has studied and danced all eight levels of the Teaching Method of Classical Ballet. She has performed in numerous Classical and Modern pieces over the years.
She still performs when opportunities arise.
She taught for16 years at Star Steps Dance studio under the direction of Elizabeth Parks. She currently teaches at the Santa Fe Family Life Center in OKC.
2024 - 2025 Schedule
Classical Ballet classes are available at the Santa Fe Family Life Center.
Click here: 2024 - 2025 schedule
for a printable pdf file.
***Pointe work must have the teacher's approval before purchasing shoes.***
SFFLC Schedule
There is no longer an Adult BARRE class on Saturdays,
it has become a
Teen/Adult Ballet Class.
Saturdays
8:00 am (55 minutes)
Teen/Adult Ballet class dress code:
Leotards & tights are not required.
Please wear what you feel comfortable to move in.
Hair pulled back out of your face.
Ballet Slippers are recommended, instead of wearing socks.
***No previous dance experience is required for SFFLC ballet classes***
No classes if SFFLC is closed for inclement weather.
Class Description
of Ballet lessons at
The Santa Fe Family Life Center
Homeschool are classes available - Contact us for more information
Tulips - level 1
Ages 5 - 6 1/2.
(4 year olds may be permitted on a trial basis)
1 day a week (45 minutes)
Basic coordination and ballet positions.
Creative movement
Violets - level 2
Ages 6 1/2 -7, 8-9. Must turn 6 1/2 before August 1.
2 days per week (60 minutes)
Basic ballet movements are introduced.
Creative movement and conditioning to prepare the body for Classical Ballet.
Marigolds, Zinnias, Lillies, and Roses - levels 3 - 8
Ages 10-12, 12-14, 14-adult
Level 4 & up is by Invitation only
(9.5 year olds may be permitted upon teacher's approval)
3-6 days per week (60 -90 minutes)
Classical Ballet work is introduced and progressed in a methodical way as to not produce injuries.
Pointe Work
By discretion of teacher - ages 10 - adult
1-5 days per week (last 30 minutes of class)
Basic pointe work is begun at the barre and progressed accordingly to the center.
Teen/Adult Ballet Class
Ages 13 and up - 60-90 minutes
No previous ballet experience required
Traditional Classical Ballet barre work. All levels welcome.
The class is designed for Ladies who used to dance "growing up" or those that always wanted to take ballet.
Saturdays - 9 am (60 minutes)
Barre workout
Ages 16 and up - 45-60 minutes
It is a workout that uses Ballet Movements combined with calisthenics. It is designed to strengthen the total body and develop the graceful look of a ballerina.
Bring a yoga mat since we will be doing conditioning and stretching at the end.
Wear what you feel comfortable to move in.
Socks or Ballet slippers.
Former dancers will enjoy; as well as, ladies whom have never danced before.
Saturdays 8 am- (60 minutes)
For Optimal results: students should take several ballet lessons a week.
Only 1 ballet lesson should be taken per day. Taking multiple ballet lessons in the same day will not produce a better dancer, but an injured dancer. Recommended lessons per week by age.
Ages 4-7:
1-2 lessons per week
Ages 7-10:
2-3 lessons per week
Ages 10-12:
3-6 lessons per week
Ages 12-Adult:
4-6 lessons per week
Founded by two sisters:
Rebecca Zeese & Patricia Matchen.
The Little Flower Ballet Organization is a group consisting of
Christian homeschooling families.
Its mission is to Glorify God through all things:
from movements, to costuming and performance, and through music.
The company members are current and former students from age 5 to adult.
Auditions and Interviews may be required to join.
