For over 8 years, Victoria Andre, (former) ISP student has attended weekly Ballet lessons. Proven to be extremely motivated, Victoria has grown and flourished through investing time to develop new skills and styles of dance. Most importantly, she feels she has learned how to overcome various difficulties (both technical and personal) in making this a part of her CAS experience.
Although allotted time for warm-up and practice are completed individually, the group pulls together and interacts when preparing for a performance. There are a variety of opportunities to exhibit the work of the dancers, including an annual performance organized by the company itself. These generally remain in the classical style (such as Swan Lake) but more modern shows also take place (such as The Magical Boutique). Victoria took part in both these recitals. Between these, she has also performed in many theatres, hospitals and homes.
There are many benefits to practicing ballet, in Victoria’s opinion. She enjoys the physical and mental challenges which she must face with each class. Ballet obviously requires a lot from the individual – including endurance, flexibility and perseverance. Apart from these fairly obvious demands, She has also been able to learn more about the history of dance in general, ballet and classical music so she feels she has become more cultured as an outcome of this exercise.
Victoria counts this activity for both Action and Creativity. She has been able to (and will) continue this, in her words: ‘therapeutic’ hobby where she lives. It is clear that there are many benefits to studying dance, whether it’s Ballet or not! ISP would like to congratulate Victoria on her commitment to this activity and encourages other students to find and take part in a dance class of their choice! – INB
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