Philosophy

At Kennebec Dance Centre, we strongly believe that ballet technique is vital to a dancer’s training. From body placement and flexibility to continuity of movement and theory, ballet is the foundation upon which all other styles of dance are built.

Method

Our ballet faculty has meticulously trained in the Vaganova (Russian) method as well as the Cecchetti (Italian) method. In today’s dance world, it is widely believed that a well-rounded ballet education is important. Many schools and professional companies have adapted to an all-encompassing methodology; what some refer to as simply “classical” ballet.

KDC is at the forefront of dance education in central Maine and we do our best to help our students build a strong foundation in Vaganova technique but also help them learn and recognize Cecchetti, Balanchine, and other methods. Our goal is to help prepare our dancers for collegiate dance programs, prestigious summer intensive programs, and even professional dance company auditions.

Something for everyone

There is a place for every dancer in our KDC ballet program. For those who wish to dance simply for fun and for those who wish to make dance a lifetime career, we have a ballet class to fit your needs.