Liz’s Classes

Liz’s classes introduce terminology and basic technique in playful and creative ways and connect movement education to every day learning. Storytelling, original and familiar songs, and imaginative games are incorporated to keep the atmosphere fun, friendly and age-appropriate – and to keep the emphasis on promoting self-esteem and self-expression. Liz is available for birthday parties in the LA area too.

SUMMER SCHEDULE

PETITE FEET at CAMELOT KIDS - Silver Lake

Saturdays - July 6-August 24
9am-9:45am – Petite Feet Ballet for 3-4 year olds (optional drop-off)
10am-10:45am – Petite Feet Ballet for 4-5 year olds (optional drop-off)
10:50-11:45am – Ballet Basics for 5-7 year olds (optional drop-off)

Petite Feet ballet classes focus on self expression and creativity through dance, while incorporating age appropriate ballet steps, combinations and exercises. Activities that explore space, time and relationship (as well as many other dance elements) are part of the class experience, as well as stories drawn from the classical ballet canon and from other sources.

The ballet basics class builds upon this foundation, exploring dance elements and storytelling in more complex ways and through the integration of more challenging (though still age appropriate) ballet technique.

$96 for the 8 week session

To register, please fill out the registration form and email to Liz at petitefeet@lizvacco.com. Also, feel free to contact Liz to find out which age group and class would be the best fit for your child.

MARLBOROUGH SUMMER SCHOOL 

June 17-June 21
1-3pm – Improvise and Perform – Ages 5-10

June 24-July 26
8:15-9:10am – Improv Games – Ages 7-10
9:15-10:10am – Dance, Movement and Games – Ages 7-10
11:30am-12:25pm – Storybook Ballet – Ages 7-10

Contact Marlborough Summer School to register.

SILVER LAKE YOGA - Silver Lake

Fridays at 4pm - Kids Yoga – Ages 3-8
Sundays at 9:45am - Parent & Me – All Ages

SPRING SCHEDULE

THE GREEN BEAN - Eagle Rock

Mondays - April 8-June 10
(No class on Memorial Day, May 27)
10:30-11:15am – Intro to ballet and tap for 2-4 year olds (with caregivers) – SOLD OUT
11:30-12:15am – Intro to ballet and tap for 2-4 year olds (with caregivers)

Thursdays - April 11-June 6
1:45pm-2:30pm - Intro to ballet and tap for 2-4 year olds (with caregivers)
2:35-3:20pm – Petite Feet ballet and tap for 3-6 year olds (optional drop-off) – SOLD OUT

$90 for the 9 week session - Classes on June 6 and June 10 will be a special showing for family and friends.  Sign up at the Green Bean.  Classes held at the American Legion Hall behind the Green Bean at 2109 Merton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041.

BUBBLES - Santa Monica

Wednesdays - April 3 – June 5 
4:30pm – Pre-ballet for 2-3 year olds
5pm – Petite Feet Ballet for 3-6 year olds

$150 for the session (can be pro-rated). $20 drop-ins.  Contact Bubbles to register.

STUDIO A - Silver Lake

Tuesdays at 5pm-6pm - Jan. 8 – June 11 (No class on March 26)

This ballet class is a great opportunity for 8-12 year olds to work on ballet technique and placement, to master new and challenging combinations (better known as sticker combinations for the prize that awaits upon mastery) and to move to the music!  It’s also a great chance to dance with friends.  The winter/spring session will end with a casual final performance – details TBD.

$350 for the session – $330 for students also enrolled in Modern Fusion with Shari. Discounted rate for siblings as well.  Contact Liz for further information and for info about paying in installments.

Payment by cash, check (made out to Liz Vacco) or via Paypal.  For Paypal payments, log in to your Paypal account, select “send money” and enter “lizzyvacco@gmail.com” as recipient.  Please include a memo that payment is for Ballet at Studio A.

SILVER LAKE YOGA - Silver Lake

Fridays at 4pm - Kids Yoga – Ages 3-8
Sundays at 9:45am - Parent & Me – All Ages

Petite Feet at CAMELOT KIDS - Silver Lake

Saturdays - April 6-June 15
(No class on Memorial Day weekend – May 25)
9am-9:45am – Petite Feet Ballet for 3-4 year olds (optional drop-off)
10am-10:45am – Petite Feet Ballet for 4-5 year olds (optional drop-off)
10:50-11:45am – Ballet Basics for 5-7 year olds (optional drop-off)

Petite Feet ballet classes focus on self expression and creativity through dance, while incorporating age appropriate ballet steps, combinations and exercises. Activities that explore space, time and relationship (as well as many other dance elements) are part of the class experience, as well as stories drawn from the classical ballet canon and from other sources.

The ballet basics class builds upon this foundation, exploring dance elements and storytelling in more complex ways and through the integration of more challenging (though still age appropriate) ballet technique.

$120 for the 10 week session

To register, please fill out the registration form and email to Liz at petitefeet@lizvacco.com. Also, feel free to contact Liz to find out which age group and class would be the best fit for your child.

Liz also teaches in public and charter schools through STAR, Aimee Art Productions and Afterschool Cornucopia as well as at Montessori Shar-Hashirim, Camelot Kids and Occidental’s Child Development Center. She is also available for private and small group lessons for children and/or adults at your home or at a location to be arranged.  Just send her an email!

I have had an opportunity to watch Liz teach ballet in person and she has a way of making all the beginning introductions to ballet developmentally fun and comfortable for children. Liz knows how to integrate story telling, dance and music in a very accessible and engaging way for all children.

Marsha Greenberg LCSW and Faculty at NYU’s Early Childhood Special Education Department

My son and daughter really look forward to your class every Tuesday. That’s how they count the days of the week.

Kari Morales mother to Amalia and Ezekiel

For four years, Liz Vacco provided my son with a warm, encouraging environment with all the tools and the foundation for him to have entered a pre-professional program at the School of American Ballet.

Nicole Leibman mother to Philip

We had the pleasure of having Liz as our daughter’s first ballet teacher. Briana adores her classes and always comes out smiling and twirling. Liz understands children and teaches with grace, ease and magic. We will always be thankful to Liz for having been such a wonderful inspiration for Briana.

Dana Szarf mother to Briana

Through ballet, Liz has instilled in our daughter a love of dance. Liz’s classes are structured and fun, and have helped our daughter build her confidence and poise.

Beth Bracken & Kevin Galbraith parents to Sasha

Penelope started taking ballet classes with Liz when she was two. Now, as a five year old, she carries herself like a little ballerina! We credit Liz with instilling in Penelope a love of dance and performance as well as a sense of confidence in her movements.

Mew Chiu mother to Penelope

As a ballet teacher and mother of two boys who took ballet with Liz, I can say that she is one of the most talented teachers I have ever come across for this age group. My boys loved her class. She is creative and knowledgeable and creates the perfect atmosphere of seriousness–so they are actually learning ballet technique, and fun–so their inherent love of movement is nurtured, not stifled. Liz Vacco is a treasure! I am so excited to have the opportunity to have her class on DVD, so my children can experience her terrific class whenever we want!

Kim Kittay mother to Micah and Asa