versatility as well as pointe and partnering,” expands school director Micki Kolberg. In addition to youth ballet training, Ballet Hawaii offers much more: contemporary jazz, hula (Waipahu location), character-themed ballet camps, adult open ballet classes, a beginning/intermediate level adult performing group, open yoga and master classes in ballet and other styles of dance. “Our annual July Summer Intensive also provides a threeweek immersive training experience with the top master teachers from the top ballet and Broadway companies in the world,” adds artistic Director Pamela Taylor present the finest in dance on our islands with a strong commitment to educational outreach, making dance accessible to all in Hawaii.” Best-in-class ballet training and beyond Ballet Hawaii’s premier program is its ballet technique training for children ages three to 18. Offered at both its Honolulu Dole Cannery and Ballet West Waipahu locations, students progress from pre-ballet to ballet level 8, guided by national and international master teachers. “Students in the intermediate and advanced ballet levels are required to take contemporary dance training to improve 66 HAWAII PARENT September/October 2024 Ballet Hawaii hosts a yearly enrollment of over 500 students, at all levels of ballet, from pre-ballet to ballet level 8. “It is Ballet Hawaii’s mission to teach, promote, produce and present the finest in dance on our islands.”
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