Sharon Vandermerwe
Sharon Vandermerwe (BA, Dip Project Management) trained in RAD, Ceccetti and Vaganova ballet styles, and danced for ballet companies in Johannesburg, South Africa. Her roles included Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Gulnare (Le Corsaire), Peter (Peter and the Wolf), Sylph (La Sylphide), Gala solos including Raymonda and Paquita, and contemporary and experimental ballets in annual Dance Umbrella festivals. Sharon currently teaches classical ballet variations at Auckland Uni and PASNZ, and offers private ballet technique classes. She specialises in teaching adult dancers at an open level.
Classical ballet technique, ballet for adults, ballet variations, ballet repertoire, ballet production management
Bachelor of Arts (Wits Uni S. Africa)
Higher Dip Project Management (Damelin College)
ICDL
TEFL
Royal Academy of Dancing: Ballet Majors
Cecchetti (ISTD) Ballet Majors (Honours with Distinction)
Member Profile
Auckland BalletBallet classes for adults
Performances in shows and festivals
Flexibility and body alignment taught
Pointe work classes
Private ballet classes
Foot & ankle workshops
Hair & make-up workshopsCome and experience for yourself what it feels like to be part of a positive and friendly ballet class and recreational ballet company.
If you have danced in the past and would like to come back to dancing, our open classes cater for all levels.
You will find positive encouragement, safe injury-free and inspiring ballet classes, and at your own discretion you can learn or re-learn pointe work, and of course perform in one of our many shows. You are guaranteed to make wonderful new friends who love to dance, and who are supportive, caring and enthusiastic.
First class is always free!
Usual cost $12.00 per class
Concession card available: $90 for 10 classes
Classes are casual and recreational. No contracts : )
