Ballet studio in Shinjuku, Tokyo for school-age children, teens, and adults
Bilingual (English/Japanese) ballet classes on Thursdays and Sundays / Pas de deux class on Fridays
Private ballet lessons in English
Dear friends,
Bilingual (English/Japanese) ballet classes on Thursdays and Sundays and a pas de deux class on Fridays are taught by Grigory Barinov, former Soloist of the National Ballet of Japan.
The ballet class level is usually beginner to intermediate, and classes include Barre, Center, and Allegro (jumps).
The pas de deux class is also beginner to intermediate and consists of a short warm-up on pointe at the barre, basic poses/movements in the center, and is followed by turns/technical elements.
Classes are based on (but not limited to) the Vaganova ballet method.
School-age to adult students are welcome.
Any level of experience is welcome. However, it is recommended that you are familiar with basic ballet terminology so you can follow the class comfortably.
Private ballet lessons in English are also available. Lesson times are arranged individually upon request.
Our studio is a 2-minute walk from Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station (Marunouchi Line).
You may contact Grigory Barinov directly by Facebook message at https://www.facebook.com/grigory.barinov
Alternatively, you may use this website’s contact form for any inquiries about these classes or anything else.
Other pages of this website are currently available only in Japanese, so please use Google Translate or contact us if you need any help (English is OK).
Thank you for your interest!
Dear friends,
Private ballet classes in English are available by me, Grigory Barinov, the former soloist of National Ballet of Japan.
Common ballet classes for teenagers and adults are also held on Friday evenings, and Sunday afternoons. They are mostly in Japanese, but English explanations will be available if you don't speak Japanese.
I graduated Riga choreography school (Latvia) in 1996, class of Y. Kapralis (former Mikhail Baryshnikov's teacher).
Worked as a dancer with Latvian National Opera, and National Ballet of Japan.
Currently work as ballet master at Komaki ballet, and teach in several studios around Japan.
I am using my own original method called EasyBallet. It is based on regular Vaganova method ballet technique with influence of body-oriented practices such as qigong, yoga, martial arts, singing etc. and explanation of exact muscles and techniques needed for certain steps. The goal, therefore, is best quality in natural way, without stiffness and excessive tension.
I offer ballet, point, pas-de-deux, repertory, preparing to competitions, and general ballet-related issues classes.
Time of private classes: decided individually
Price: 12.000 yen per 1 hour, including studio rent fee
(On common classes, see additional info below)
With any questions regarding ballet classes, feel free to email me on
easyballettokyo@gmail.com
Contact via Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/grigory.barinov
Regarding common classes, you may find some info after joining the Facebook group (it's Japanese but posts are doubled in English):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/971469909677930/permalink/2051413448350232/?comment_id=2051476181677292¬if_id=1641120457975488¬if_t=group_comment&ref=notif
Price per common class: 3.000 yen/1.5 hour
Studio address:
1-chōme-9-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022
Japanese page with address, map, and outside pictures is here
(https://www.saitomihoballet.com/%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%82%B8%E3%82%AA)
Welcome!
Grigory Barinov
Dear friends,
Classes held by Grigory Barinov on Thursdays and Sundays are bilingual (English/Japanese).
You may contact Grigory Barinov directly via Facebook messages at https://www.facebook.com/grigory.barinov
Alternatively, you may use this website’s contact form for any inquiries about these classes or anything else (English is OK).
We are planning to translate the entire website into English in the future.
For now, please use Google Translate or contact us.
Thank you for your interest!