Classical Ballet

Born in Caracas, Venezuela Ms Valles has over 35 years of experience teaching Classical Ballet. 

 

She started her ballet training at the Ballet- Arte School and received her BFA in Ballet from University Institute of Dance in Venezuela. She is certified in Methodology of Teaching of the Classical Technique by Ramona De Saa (Cuban Technique). Cuban Ballet Teaching Methodology (USA International CUBALLET. Elementary & Professional level) by Laura Alonso, Reynaldo Muniz Delgado and Deborah Marquez, Maestro Rumen Rachev and Maestro Vladimir Issaev  (Vaganova Technique). She has extensive training in programs, workshops and seminars including: “Advanced Workshop for Ballet Teachers” (by Master David Howard), “Advanced Workshop for Dancers (by Master David Howard), International Seminar and Workshop of Science and Sport (by Gatorade Sport Science Institute). Seminar of “Medicine and Art”. Floor Barre Workshop (by Ines Marino form Alvin Ailey). 

 

Ms. Barbara is a PBT Progressing Ballet Technique certified Level 3 and member by Marie Walton-Mahon and Megan Berlint-Nicko.

 

She danced with the Youth Ballet of Venezuela under director and professional dancer Eva Millan. Also she was Ballet Teacher, Choreographer, Programs Coordinator of Activities and Performances at the Fredy Reyna Music and Ballet School. 

 

Ms. Barbara was also a faculty member for the Dance Program of the Department of Education, Culture and Sport of Venezuela. She also served as a Ballet Teacher at The Municipal School of Rhythmic Gymnastics in Caracas, Venezuela. She continued her education by studying Physical Education, (6 semesters), at the Pedagogic Experimental University El Libertador in Caracas, Venezuela.

 

Ms. Barbara was a Ballet Teacher faculty member for 15 years at America’s Ballet School in Tampa, Florida, now actual name is Tampa City Ballet School and for 3 years at Tampa City Ballet. During her tenure at America’s Ballet School she coached for the Youth America Grand Prix and the American Dance Competition. 

 

She has been a guest teacher for the University of South Florida Dance Program and for Adjudication for Dancers concerts. Guest teacher for All American Ballet School in Tampa, Florida and guest teacher for the summer programs at Brandon Ballet and The Dance Center, both also located in Florida.

 

She has been working at different studios and teaching master classes. 

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She has been teaching/ coaching classes and private lessons. Her senior student placed 3rd place in classical & contemporary and primary student placed Top 10 in classical and contemporary at the Dance Open America Virtual competition 2022. 

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Actually Ms Barbara is the Artistic Director of Silicon Slopes Ballet,  Master Ballet Instructor at The Pointe Academy and Ballet West Academy Faculty.