MASHA ILIEVA BALLET SCHOOL: THE ART OF HARMONY


The prima ballerina has created a place that nurtures children's all-round development
 

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The name of Masha Ilieva needs no introduction. With countless leading roles on Bulgaria's greatest stages, she embodies the very idea of a prima ballerina. At her ballet school, she and her fellow teachers pass on their love of dance while nurturing discipline, confidence and teamwork.

How is Masha Ilieva Ballet School different from simply taking "ballet lessons"?

The school has been running for more than 35 years. Around 3,000 children have passed through our studios. Over the years, we have developed an individual approach to every child, while also nurturing their artistic development.

What can parents expect from the training?

Above all, parents hope their children will develop physically in a balanced way. Many also dream of seeing them become stars on a major ballet stage. But our main aim is to offer a meaningful extracurricular activity.

Tell us more about the performances your students take part in.

Every year we stage two performances at the Sofia Opera and Ballet Theatre, Bulgaria's leading opera house. They are fairy-tale ballets set to music by renowned composers, such as The Little Humpbacked Horse, The Enchanted Castle, The Snow Queen and Christmas Tree...

What does successful training mean at Masha Ilieva Ballet School?

At the school, children learn not only to dance, listen to music and appreciate beauty. Gradually, they learn to dress themselves, put their hair into a bun and help younger pupils. Most importantly, they learn discipline from an early age.

How do you adapt your teaching methods to children of different ages, personalities and abilities?

The school follows the Vaganova method, but it is not suitable for children aged three to seven. So I developed my own approach for this age group, which I described in my book My Ballet. The aim is for children to gradually master new material, while performing on stage supports their artistic development. Many of our students took on their professional journey and now dance for the Sofia Opera and Ballet Theatre, and also abroad.

Sofia, 75 Marie Louise Blvd
0898 443 194
mashailieva@abv.bg
www.ballet-bg.eu

Балетна школа Маша Илиева: Изкуството на хармонията

Примабалерината е създала място, което насърчава цялостното развитие на децата

Името на Маша Илиева няма нужда от представяне – с многобройните си главни роли на най-големите сцени в България, тя олицетворява идеята за примабалерина. В своята балетна школа тя не само предава любовта си към това изкуство на децата – тя и другите учители възпитават дисциплина, увереност и умения за работа в екип.

С какво Балетна школа "Маша Илиева" е по-различна от обикновените уроци по балет?

Школата съществува вече повече от 35 години. През нашите зали са минали може би 3000 деца! В този не малък период сме усвоили индивидуалния подход към всяко дете, както и артистичното развитие на личността.

Какво могат да очакват родителите от обучението в школата?

На първо място родителите се надяват детето да получи хармонично физическо развитие. Не по-малко е желанието им да видят един ден детето си като звезда в голям балетен театър. Всъщност идеята на школата е извънкласното занимание.

Разкажете повече за представленията, в които участват възпитаниците Ви?

Всяка година имаме по две представления на сцената на най-големия оперен театър в България – Софийската опера и балет. Това са приказни балети по музика на известни композитори като "Конче вихрогонче", "Омагьосаният замък", "Снежната кралица", "Коледна елха"...

Как изглежда успешното обучение през призмата на Балетна школа "Маша Илиева"?

Посещавайки школата, децата се научават не само да танцуват, да слушат музика, да ценят красивото, те започват постепенно да се обличат сами, да си прибират косата на кок, да помагат на по-малките. Но най-важното е, че от малки се научават на дисциплина!

Как адаптирате образователните и обучителните си методи за децата на различни възрасти, характери и умения?

Обучението в школата е по системата на Ваганова. Но тази система не може да бъде приложена за деца от 3 до 7 години. Затова в процеса на работа създадох своя система за обучаване на деца в тази възраст. Описах я в книгата си "Моят балет". Целта е децата постепенно да усвояват различен материал, а сценичните изяви да подпомагат артистичното им развитие. Много наши ученици поеха по професионалния път и сега танцуват в Софийска опера и балет, а също и извън България.

София, бул. "Мария Луиза" 75
0898 443 194
mashailieva@abv.bg
www.ballet-bg.eu

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