Business Details
19 Years
experience
Premier Ballet & Dance Education in Chino Hills, CA
Academy en l'Air Ballet Studio has provided classical dance education since 2007, building on the legacy of founder Marielle Reyes. Our structured programs cater to students from pre-ballet through advanced levels, emphasizing technical excellence and artistic development. We offer specialized training in pointe work, jazz, contemporary/lyrical, tap, and conditioning, with a mentoring model connecting senior and junior dancers. As a professional member of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, we maintain affiliations with the National Dance Association and California Classical Youth Ballet. Our faculty includes industry professionals dedicated to nurturing both competitive performers and recreational dancers.Over 15 years, we've prepared students for prestigious summer intensives and professional careers with companies like American Ballet Theatre and Alvin Ailey. Our facility supports academic physical education requirements while fostering community through annual performances like The Nutcracker and original productions. We maintain rigorous safety standards and continuously update our curriculum to reflect evolving dance pedagogy. Our advisory council includes former New York City Ballet dancer Teresa Reyes, ensuring industry relevance. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment where technical mastery and artistic expression develop in equal measure.
Services
Ballet Classes
Jazz Classes
Contemporary/Lyrical
Tap Classes
Conditioning Classes
Youth Company
Pointe Work
Performance Training
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of specialized dance pedagogy experience
- Our mentoring model connects advanced and beginner dancers
- We provide preparation for prestigious summer intensives
- Our faculty includes former professional company dancers
- We maintain industry affiliations with major dance organizations
Associations and certifications
- American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
- National Dance Association
What people say
Prestigious Summer Intensives
Mentoring model benefits students
Expansion of class offerings
Proud of dancers' achievements
Enjoyable natural progression
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops technical mastery from pre-ballet through advanced levels. Students receive personalized instruction in classical technique, pointe work, and performance skills. The curriculum prepares dancers for professional careers or recreational enjoyment while emphasizing proper alignment and injury prevention.
Youth Company
California Classical Youth Ballet offers performance opportunities in classical and contemporary works. Dancers participate in annual productions like The Nutcracker while developing stagecraft skills. The program encourages artistic growth through collaborative performances with regional dance companies.
Conditioning Classes
Specialized conditioning classes improve dancers' physical fitness and injury resistance. Our program combines Pilates-based exercises with dance-specific strength training to enhance performance capabilities. Classes focus on core stability, flexibility, and proper movement mechanics for all skill levels.
Jazz Classes
Our jazz program teaches syncopated rhythms and dynamic movement styles. Classes emphasize musicality, improvisation, and technical precision across various jazz genres. Students develop versatility through combinations that blend traditional and contemporary jazz techniques.
Pointe Work
Pointe training develops strength and artistry for advanced ballet students. Our program emphasizes proper alignment and gradual progression to ensure technical excellence. Classes focus on balance, foot articulation, and graceful transitions for classical repertoire performance.
People
Ilona Missakian
Owner/Director
Dr. Ilona Missakian leads the studio with over 15 years of dance education experience. She maintains industry connections through advisory roles and professional affiliations. Her leadership emphasizes technical excellence and holistic dancer development.
Questions
What dance levels do you offer?
We provide pre-ballet through advanced levels, including specialized men's/boys classes and adult recreational programs.
Do you offer performance opportunities?
Yes, through California Classical Youth Ballet with annual productions and regional collaborations.
What styles do you teach?
Our curriculum includes classical ballet, pointe work, jazz, contemporary/lyrical, tap, and conditioning.
Are there performance requirements?
Participation in performances is optional but encouraged as part of our dancers' artistic development.
How do you support student development?
We use a mentoring model connecting senior and junior dancers, with personalized technical instruction.
What professional connections do you have?
We maintain affiliations with major dance organizations and have placed students in prestigious summer programs.
