Ellenie Galestian began her dance career at the age of three. She studied ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern and various folk dancing. Since 1991, she competed in dance and gymnastics championships in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and New York City. Since 1996, she has performed in the Nutcracker with Pasadena Dance Theatre, Le Studio, and Helen’s Dance Studio. In 2000, she received a dance scholarship at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She traveled to New York City to perform in the production of Trains, Boats, and Planes, with the Sweethearts International Touring Company. Since 2005, she has taught Armenian Cultural dance at the University of California, Los Angeles. She also teaches dance alongside her Father’s established music school, Five Star School of Music and Dance. Ellenie choreographs and performs for various events and venues with her company, Ellenie & Five Star Dance Entertainment.

In 2006, Ellenie obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts and Dance from California State University, Los Angeles. Her projects include her dancing and singing in Vox Lumiere’s production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Reno, Nevada. In 2007, Ellenie was featured as a dancer on SITV’s hit show, “The Drop” with singers, Mike Jones and Paula Deanda. Ellenie continues her training and performance work while awaiting new avenues of success.

* INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION & PROFESSIONAL TEACHING *

DANCE SCHOOL OBJECTIVES:

  •  Proper training, talent, & desire, are the foundations of developing the best of each student at Five Star School of Dance

STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:

  • Identify & perform various styles of dance
  • Gain knowledge & technique in various dance forms
  • Evaluate personal areas of strength & weakness
  • Develop mental & physical coordination
  • Apply discipline & concentration to their dancing

DANCE PROGRAMS

  • Pre-Dance
  • Ballet
  • Tap
  • Jazz
  • Hip-Hop

Pre- Dance (Ages 3-5 Years)

  • Introduction to Basic Movements & Exercises

Ballet (Ages 6+)

  • Russian/Vaganova Technique: The Russian Vaganova Technique is named after the teachings of Agrippina Vaganova, artistic director of the Kirov Ballet.
  • Introduction to ballet discipline, barre work, across-the-floor movement sequences (leaps, jumps, turns) and combinations.

Tap (Ages 6+)

  • Introduction to basic tap, rhythms, beats and improvisation steps.

Jazz (Ages 6+)

  • Most students in this program are familiar with ballet technique and terms in combination with uplifting music.

Hip-Hop (Ages 9+)

  • Highly enjoyable classes in high popular demand due to today’s commercial dance and music world. This class focuses on building self-confidence and self-esteem through dance by interacting with other students in the class. 

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