Background
Classical Ballet Instructor | Choreographer
Classically trained in ballet under the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) curriculum, Julia Shove is a certified teacher under American Ballet Theatre's (ABT) National Teaching Curriculum, pre-primary through Level 3. She holds eleven years of experience in dance education, having taught at numerous Utica- and Syracuse-based studios as a principal ballet, pointe, and variations instructor as well as student company director and choreographer. From 2021-2023, Julia has served on the faculty at Hamilton College as a Lecturer in Dance & Movement Studies.
To view Julia's resumes, click the links below.
To view Julia's work photographing
dancers, visit the dance photography section
of her website, here.
Offerings
Private & Group Ballet Coaching
High-quality ballet instruction across the developmental timeline in the form of:
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1-on-1 private ballet lessons (ages 4+)
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Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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Partner / small group lessons
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Variation coaching (YAGP)
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Pointe shoe fittings / preparation
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Adult ballet
Choreography
Available for hire for original choreography (YAGP solos, short and/or full-length works for a variety of ages/levels), specializing in:
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Classical ballet
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Contemporary ballet
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Pointe
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Contemporary
For more information & full-length samples of her recent work, click here.
Master Classes & Guest Teaching
Available for hire for master classes and guest teaching at private dance studios, colleges, and high schools throughout New York State, with concentrations in:
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Classical ballet technique (ages 4+)
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Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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Pointe & pre-pointe
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Classical variations
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Conditioning (Ballerinas With Biceps, Progressing Ballet Technique)
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Dance anatomy & kinesiology
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Stretching, flexibility & mobility
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Pas de deux
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Pointe shoe fittings / preparation
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Adult ballet