Accompanist Workshop for Ballet
with Olga Bazilevskaya
Accompanist Workshop for Ballet
Tuesday 12/17- Saturday 12/21
Tue-Fri 1:00-4:00pm, Sat 9:00-11:00am
$450, Early Bird Price: $390 (use code PIANO, ends Dec 13)
This educational opportunity is specifically designed for pianists looking to improve their skills in working with ballet dancers and teachers. Each registered accompanist will benefit from engaging lectures, terminology discussions, and exercise demonstrations. Participants will receive over 60 pages of sheet music and materials, along with practical experience and personalized attention and coaching. Upon completion of the program, attendees will also receive a certificate, marking their achievement and newfound expertise in collaborating effectively with the ballet community.
About Olga Bazilevskaya
A graduate of Moscow Conservatory College (Russia), Ms. Bazilevskaya brings with her 30 years of experience in music. Between 1974 and 1990, she taught piano at The Music School in Moscow and the Moscow Military Music College. Ms. Bazilevskaya moved to New York in 1990 where she was the musical director of Ballet Hispanico for seven years as well as Gelsey Kirkland Ballet for six years. For over twenty years she has worked with professional dance companies and schools as an accompanist, such as Joffrey Ballet, Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, American Ballet Theater, School of American Ballet, Juilliard School, Ballet Trockadero, Ellison Ballet, Steps on Broadway and Ballet Academy East. Olga is also an accomplished piano teacher and has developed a unique music workshop for dancers.