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Victoria Art Studio is open! https://www.victoriaartstudio.com
Victoria Dance Studio is open! https://www.studiovb.dance
About
Our Philosophy
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A small habit learned as a child stays with you for the rest of your life,
and the arts education received in childhood leaves a huge impact on a person's life.
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Not all of us want to be ballerinas, but how beautiful would it be if we could learn correctly from the start, learn politely, learn passionately, think independently, and develop a passion for helping and caring for each other? We are composed of teachers with the best experience in the field of ballet as educators, choreographers and directors with combined experience that spans over 100 years. Now, with a humble attitude and faithfulness to the essence, we want to show that the same opportunity for ballet can be given to not just certain people, but for all those who have learned ballet scientifically and systematically, by helping children learn correct postures and movements, and by helping them realize for themselves. Among these, there are definitely children who will become famous ballet dancers. However, I am sure that they will grow into wonderful leaders in other fields as well, with a lot of experience, training, and habits gained through ballet education. Education is a 100-year plan. Victoria Ballet will work together for the next generation who will be responsible for the next 100 years.
- Victoria
VB Education Process
*Elite Courses are only available upon auditions
General Courses
In these classes we establish a strong foundation of technique and understanding of ballet. Mastering the basics prepares the students to layer in more complex elements of musicality and coordination, while maintaining clean and beautiful form.
Elite Courses
Intensive classes build upon an already established foundation of basic technique and knowledge. Geared for the student on track to be a professional, we work on refining form and expanding technique to meet the demands of current repertoire, choreography, and physicality. We achieve these improvements through following a structured and cohesive syllabus.
VBT
Being a part of the competition team gives young dancers a taste of what it is like to be in a ballet company through the rehearsal and performance process. It is an opportunity for further refinement and thoughtfulness through working on variations and challenging repertoire. This process also builds the stamina and confidence necessary for performing beautifully and competently.
Victoria Ballet Youth Company
VBYC provides an unparalleled opportunity for committed and gifted students to elevate their craft. Our mission is to enrich their performance repertoire through meticulous rehearsals and immersive coaching sessions. While maintaining the rigorous nature of the program, we also prioritize cultivating the students' deep appreciation and reverence for the art of ballet.
Adult Classes
For our adult classes we aim to empower the dancers through their understanding of form and movement. We methodically build technique in a joyful and uplifting environment that can make anyone fall in love with ballet! It is a transformative experience for both mind and body that connects people to themselves in a profound way.
Our Teachers
Victoria Lee
Founder
Director/Choreographer
Victoria is a Choreographer, not only for ballet but also for Grand Operas and Musicals. She’s been teaching ballet since 1995 in South Korea and studied in London. She started her own ballet school in 2005. It has been successfully organized with 2 more branches in South Korea. With her fantastic ability as a teacher and director, Victoria opened a new studio in Campbell(February 2022).
Victoria studied in Busan High School of Art, Busan Nations University, and Laban Center in London (she learn Vaganova method from Professor Byung Su Min. He was Ph.D Ballet Technics in Saint Peterburg in Russia. He was principle in Saint Peterburg Ballet Company in Russia). She also has a master degree in Computer Music. Her thesis was ‘Realtime A.I generating Geomungo ’Sanjo’ Music Program’ in 2007, and studied Aesthetics of Philosophy in university. She worked in university as a lecturer in Computer Music class for 3 years.
After she made her own ballet school, She focused on her student’s Visions and dream. Victoria has an excellent track record in producing outstanding ballet dancers. She fully supported students who wanted to go to Europe, where her students went into the top ballet schools. Many of ‘Victoria’s Kids’ have gone on to leading Ballet schools such as John Crako Ballet School, Hamburg Ballet School, Palucca, Berlin Ballet School, Frankfurt Music and Dance college, Vienna Conservator Univ., Nuernberg Ballet Academy, SOZO, etc… Her unique Ballet training is welcomed in top ballet schools.
Victoria has over 26 years of teaching experience. Learning from a experienced teacher like Victoria is a rare opportunity. Victoria continues her dedication to learning and training as a ballet teacher. She keep up with the cutting edge of ballet and make it her mission to educate the next generation of ballet dancers.
Soet byol ( Star ) Cho
Teacher
I graduated from Korea National Sport University in Seoul, South Korea, majored in Korean Dance. After that, I studied in University of Roehampton in London, England, and got MFA (Master of Fine Arts) degree there in 2011. The program of study was MFA Choreography. Dance practices (Ballet, Contemporary dance, Improvisation, Making performances, Technical and teaching skills) and theory of academics dance were required to complete MFA choreography course, thus throughout this course and making different kinds of projects and researching, I could gain ways of seeing of dance performance and new dance knowledge. In particular, I really enjoyed learning ballet with the ballet professor Toby Bennett who was a member of the Royal Ballet company in the UK.
I have 15 years of teaching experience from kids to adults. I opened my own dance institution in Seoul in South Korea in my 20s before I went to England, and used to run that for more than 10 years including the time I was away due to my study in London. I kept supporting and helping the dream and vision of my students there. Thankfully, students who wanted go to top dance schools had achieved good results in dance entrance exam and dance competition.
Sophie Kim
Trainee Teacher
Ballet Profile
2018~2020, 2021~2022 - San Francisco Ballet School student
2019 - Victoria Ballet school Production
2019 - Onstage Platinum Award, Standout Award for Control, Standout Award for Technique
2019 - San Francisco Ballet Student Showcase (As level 2 student)
2019 - WBAC semi-finals 3rd place, finals 8th place
2020 - Groove competition Elite Diamond Award
2020 - Midsummer Night’s Dream ballet production (as a bug)
2020 - WBAC Live Stream Finals top 15 award
2021 - YAGP finalist
2021 - SAB summer intensive
2021 - San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker production (as a butterfly)
2022 - San Francisco Ballet Student Showcase (as a level 5 student)
2022 - WBAC semi-finals 3rd place, Finals 4th place
2022 - IBC finalist
2023 - YAGP Semi-finals Top 24, New Generation Ballet scholarship
2023 - WBC Finalist
Lauren Do
K-POP Teacher
Lauren Do is a recent magna cum laude graduate from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in Cognitive Science. Growing up, she was trained in ballet, jazz, tap, and lyrical, but eventually focused on her passion for jazz and open-style choreography. Throughout her high school years, she was her school’s Dance Department President, as well as captain for their varsity dance team, which specialized in jazz and pom. She was also an assistant dance teacher for children during her high school summers, teaching beginner’s jazz to elementary and middle schoolers. In college, she was involved in various teams, ranging from hip-hop to K-pop to ballroom. She was one of the Creative Directors for JK Kazoku Kajok, an open-style dance team founded under UCSC’s Japanese Student Association and Korean-American Student Association, serving as a main choreographer and organizer for their performances. She also co-founded Starchrome, a K-pop dance team focused on live performances, competitions, as well as filmed public performances.
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