Private Coaching

Private coaching is for intermediate and advanced Ballet students who wish to travel to the mainland and compete in one of the many Professional Ballet competitions offered. They can choose from Youth America Grand Prix, USA International Ballet Competition, Universal Ballet Competition, National Ballet Competition, World Ballet Competition or Youth Ballet masters. A ballet competition differs from a regular dance competition because it focuses specifically on classical ballet technique, precision, and artistry rather than a variety of dance styles. In a ballet competition, dancers are judged very carefully on posture, turnout, alignment, footwork, flexibility, musicality, and how well they perform traditional ballet movements and variations from famous ballets such as Swan Lake, Giselle, Paquita, Raymonda and many others. The atmosphere is often more formal and connected to professional ballet training, with older dancers aiming for scholarships, school placements, or company opportunities. In contrast, a regular dance competition usually includes many styles such as jazz, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, and contemporary, and judging places more emphasis on entertainment, creativity, stage presence, and choreography. Costumes, music, and performance styles also tend to be more varied and expressive in regular dance competitions.

Ballet Competitions require private coaching which is much more detailed and nuanced than regular private lessons. Private coaching for is specialized one-on-one training that helps dancers prepare for performances, improve technique, and build confidence before competing. During private coaching sessions, a ballet teacher or coach works closely with the dancer on skills such as posture, turnout, balance, flexibility, musicality, artistry, stage presence, and storytelling for their specific variation. Coaches often help dancers learn and perfect classical variations from famous ballets, clean up technical mistakes, and practice performance quality so routines look polished and professional. Private coaching can also include help with audition skills, conditioning, stretching, and mental preparation for performing under pressure.

Rates for private coaching will vary slightly from teacher to teacher, length of each session, competition(s) selected, age of student, etc. For more info on private coaching please email info@cphawaiidance.com.