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The Top 12 Ballet School In The World By Camille Severino
11. The Sunhwa Arts High School Seoul, South Korea
Founded in 1974 this Asian dance school has been producing international ballet stars on a regular basis. So much so it earns a spot higher than a school founded nearly two hundred years earlier. The high standard this high school imposes on its students is the reason why so many of its graduates excel. While the ballet school is based in South Korea, they utilize Russian techniques mixed with extreme stretching. This particular school focuses on a specific body type. Many of their female graduates dance with an associate company of the Universal Ballet of Korea.
10. The Juilliard School of Dance New York, New York, USA
Playing host to some of the most talented youth in the world Juilliard first opened its doors in 1905 and since then has a name that is synonymous with excellence in artistic achievement. Founded by Dr. Frank Damrosch as the Institute of Musical Art. Dr. Damrosch wanted to ensure American musicians an opportunity to study in an advanced setting without having to leave the country. The response was tremendous and the first year’s enrollment exceeded their expected numbers by five times. Unable to hold all those students the school expanded and moved in 1910 toward Columbia University. In 1924, when Augustus Juilliard passed on, he left his textile fortune to the school, and thus the Juilliard Graduate School was founded in 1924. The dance division was not established until 1951. Since then Juilliard has maintained its reputation as one of the world’s finest musical institutions. Juilliard Graduate School was founded in 1924. The dance division was not established until 1951. Since then Juilliard has maintained its reputation as one of the world’s finest musical institutions.
9. San Francisco Ballet School San Francisco, California, USA
Founded in 1933 the San Francisco Ballet School is the oldest in the United States. I was established along with the San Francisco Operatic and Ballet School. Adolph Bolm was the founding director and he opened the doors to offer an education in ballet, tap, modern, and interpretive dance. Originally located in the William Taylor Hotel some classes were held in Berkeley, Burlingame, Oakland, and other surrounding areas. Since its inception San Francisco has constantly been considered the ballet hub of the West Coast. For some time now the San Francisco Ballet School has been training some of the world’s best ballet dancers. Many famous ballet dancers have attended their summer intensive program.