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ESSENTRICS

ESSENTRICS

Ages 2.5- 3
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ESSENTRICS Ballet Conditioning

Start off on the right way

Discover Odissi, one of India’s eight recognized classical dance forms, born in the temples of Odisha. Known for its lyrical grace, sculptural lines, and devotional heart, Odissi blends precise technique with expressive storytelling through mudras (hand gestures), facial expression, rhythm, and elegant body language.

What to Expect:

What to expect

  • Gentle warm-up and posture work (including classic Odissi shapes and torso isolations)

  • Foundational footwork and rhythmic patterns

  • Expressive training (abhinaya) to bring stories to life

  • Short combinations that weave technique with narrative

  • Supportive guidance, clear breakdowns, and cultural context

Why This Class Works?

Great for

  • All levels—curious beginners to returning classical dancers

  • Anyone drawn to storytelling, rhythm, and mindful movement

  • Dancers looking to build grace, musicality, and stage presence

Wear/bring?
  • Comfortable, fitted attire that allows movement (bare feet)

  • Water bottle; ghungroo (ankle bells) optional for experienced students

Come deepen your artistry and connect movement with meaning—every Saturday at 12 PM with Indrani Mukherjee.

Class Schedule

ENCINO LOCATION
16422 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91436

Sat – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

MONTHLY TUITION

$25 Daily Drop in
$125 monthly tuition – 1 class per week
$190 monthly tuition – 2 classes per week
$246 monthly tuition – 3 classes per week
$316 monthly tuition – 4 classes per week
$345 monthly tuition – 5 classes per week
$405 monthly tuition – 6 classes per week

w/$45 Annual Registration

Learn about our Junior Ballet Development program

Our Ballet Teachers

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Elmira Aksakova

BALLET | Principal Teacher & Artistic Director

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Lilit Kurinyan

BALLET | Principal Teacher

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Anastasiia Rodina

BALLET | Principal Teacher

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Arno-Stin Tsembenhoi

BALLET | Principal Teacher

Men's Technique
Contemporary
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Marina Levchenko

BALLET | Principal Teacher

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Askar Kettebekov

BALLET | Principal Teacher

Men's Technique
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Ludvig Ispiryan

BALLET | Principal Teacher

Men's Technique
Contemporary
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Yelena Zerkovska

BALLET | Principal Teacher

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Virjina Maslov

BALLET | Principal Teacher

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Taylor Hugens

BALLET | Principal Teacher

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Zara Safarian

BALLET | Principal Teacher

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Daria Gamaiunova

BALLET | Principal Teacher

What students gain

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Develop Rhythms and Musicality

Our Mommy & Me classes incorporate games and floor exercises to develop rhythm, motor skills, vocabulary and building blocks for tonal memory and love of music.
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Develop Balance & Coordination

Bunny hops, walking on tippy toes, twirling, and jumping on one and two legs helps the child develop balance and coordination, gross motor skill development and rhythm.
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Discipline & Focus Development

Using structure, the class introduces valuable skills such as listening, taking turns, standing in line, following directions, and sequential order.

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