Roni Mahler
Roni Mahler is a former ballerina who was trained by the renowned Madame Maria Yurieva Swoboda. Ms. Mahler performed principal roles with American Ballet Theatre and the National Ballet of Washington (D.C.), after beginning her career in her teens with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo.
For over three decades, Roni was the Artistic Associate of Dennis Nahat’s Cleveland Ballet/Ballet San Jose, where she taught and coached, as well as performed “character” roles with that internationally-acclaimed ballet troupe. A native of New York City, Ms. Mahler's teaching credits include Ballet Academy East, The Alvin Ailey School, The Juilliard School, Florence (Italy) Summer Dance, The Joffrey School, Ballet Tech, and School of Ballet San Jose. Roni is a former tenured Assistant Professor and director of Dance at Kansas State University, where she initiated the KSU Dance Degree program. Kansas State has since honored her with the Roni Mahler Ballet Studio. For fifteen years, they presented an annual award in her name.
Roni choreographed for Cynthia Gregory and Fernando Bujones during their City Center season in New York. She is the creator of "Ballet Movement for the Athlete,” a fitness program she customized for the Cleveland Browns. Her 6-DVD collection... “The Complete Guide To Teaching Ballet”... enables dance teachers to explore training methods for all ages.
Current Pointe & Ballet Class Schedule
All classes are held over Zoom
Thursdays 9:00-10:15am PST / 12:00-1:15pm EST
A ballet class to strengthen and revitalize technique. This class is all levels and welcomes both adults and children on appropriate pointe or half toe. This class will provide significant advancements as needed. Get a great workout while standing in place with this class that is all and only barre.
NEW CLASS!! Thursday Basic/Beginner Ballet
Thursdays 3:00-4:30pm PST / 6:00-7:30pm EST
Basic/Beginner Ballet is hosted online by Ballet Academy East. All class details and registration is managed through them. Please us their site or app to register by clicking the button below.
Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm PST / 7:30-8:30pm EST
Class will unfold at the pace appropriate to the needs of those in attendance. We recommend that you warm up prior to beginner pointe class so that Roni can be as thorough and specific in her guidance as needed.
Fridays 3:45-5:00pm PST / 6:45-8:00pm EST
Class will unfold at the pace appropriate to the needs of those in attendance. We recommend that you warm up prior to beginner pointe class so that Roni can be as thorough and specific in her guidance as needed.
Saturdays 10:00 am-11:30am PST / 1:00pm-2:30pm EST
Class involves a full barre (designed to be done in the shoes) plus additional pointe-focused exercises (to be done at the barre or in the center). Class is geared towards dancers with some experience on pointe, and will be delivered in a thorough yet flexible way, to support the development of your technique using pointe not just as a goal, but as a tool.
Saturdays 11:45am - 12:45pm PT / 2:45-3:45pm ET
Class will unfold at the pace appropriate to the needs of those in attendance. We recommend that you warm up prior to beginner pointe class so that Roni can be as thorough and specific in her guidance as needed.
Sundays 10:00-11:15am PST / 1:00-2:15pm EST
A ballet class to strengthen and revitalize technique. This class is all levels but will provide significant advancements. Get a great workout while standing in place with this class that is all and only barre.
Private Lessons
Looking to keep your toe in ballet with a commitment that is customized to your schedule? Consider Private Lessons over Zoom. These lessons allow for completely focused work on your goals. The options are endless, but here are a few examples of lesson topics:
Elementary Barre,
Intermediate Barre
Beginning Pointe
Stretch
Coaching for Variations
To inquire about your lesson options, please fill out the form below!