Passion & Technique
School of Ballet
by
MARIA CELANO
Classical Ballet School in Kingston
Dedicated to the art of ballet and the development of every dancer.
Our Mission
At Passion & Technique School of Ballet, we aim to provide exceptional ballet training that nurtures both the technical foundation and the creative spirit of each dancer. Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love for the art form, where discipline meets joy, and passion fuels progress.
Whether students train recreationally or aspire to pursue dance vocationally, our programme, centred in the ethos of The Royal Ballet School, supports each individual in building confidence, resilience, and self-expression. We believe in learning through love and beauty, where the journey of growth is as celebrated as the outcomes achieved.
Through The Royal Ballet School's Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme (ATAP), Passion & Technique School of Ballet offers a distinctive approach to classical ballet education, bringing together technical excellence, artistic expression and creative development.
Under the guidance of Maria Celano, an Affiliate Teacher of The Royal Ballet School, students are encouraged to discover their individual potential through thoughtful, progressive training that nurtures both confidence and a lifelong appreciation for the art of ballet.
Above all, there is love.
"After more than 20 years of dancing, I know this profession is sustained by dedication, commitment, and a deep, unwavering love for the art."
Our Classes
Adults
The main score will be the coaching of classical technique including barre work, centre practise, and stretching.
Advantages will be determined by an improvement of body's flexibility, strength, coordination and balance, for an overall increase of wellbeing.
Children
The objective of these lessons, is to provide a complete education in classical ballet with a higher level of training from the youngest age upwards, following a traditional sequence of exercises, (barre, centre and allegro), expressly taught in the correct French terminology.
Private Ballet Training
A one-to-one lesson tailored on the level of expertise of the client. A private lesson is based on a high standard coaching, focused on the preparation of variations, exams or auditions. The chance of learning in depth the ballet technique, with the benefits of a quiet and professional environment.
Fees
Tuition fees are payable on a termly basis.
Exams
End-of-year examinations will be introduced from the 2024–2025 academic year, exclusively for students enrolled in the ATAP Programme.
Open days
Open Days are scheduled annually in December and June.