Testimonial 4

I started taking adult ballet classes from Ivan in 2019, and soon afterwards tried a few private lessons. I was impressed with his respect for teaching as a profession, especially for a professional ballet dancer in his prime. Not all talented dancers can be good teachers, but Ivan definitely has a natural teaching instinct. He can identify specific reasons why I'm struggling, and provide clear, detailed corrections. He challenges me technically, but is also very patient and encouraging. This is the exact combination I want in a ballet teacher. When COVID-19 hit, I was a bit apprehensive about continuing classes and private lessons online on Zoom, but my concerns were quickly put aside. In addition to being a talented artist, Ivan is also technically savvy, and was able to adjust the audio & video settings, as well as both of our device placements, to optimize the online lesson experience. Looking forward to many more classes and lessons with Ivan!

-Susan A.-

Aliso Viejo, CA