Reviews & Testimonials for PBA - Laguna Hills, CA

I have been here for almost one year and I made a huge progress in Ballet Technique. Mr. Ivan is a professional ballet dancer from Ukraine. He focuses on all of his students and corrects our positions hand by hand while also making the class a fun place to be in. We also have a chance to watch his performances. He jumps like he’s flying in the air and his movements are stunning. Our new studio looks totally like a luxurious mansion, it’s very big and we also have a lot of room to dance.I’m very lucky to have a teacher as good as Mr. Ivan. From this class, I learned the correct way of classical ballet. I have also enjoyed every class in the studio. — Olivia Han, Irvine, CA

Ivan is an excellent teacher, really explains things well. Private lessons with Ivan have made a night and day difference for our dancer. He puts a lot of emphasis on having very very strong foundational skills to build up to doing the b8g exciting steps properly and safely. — Rose D, Lake Forest, CA

Ivan is an amazing instructor! I highly recommend. He has a kind heart. He is wonderful with the kids! He has helped my girl grow so much during the time he has worked with them. — Heather P, Mission Viejo, CA

Our 12 years old daughter attends Ivan's ballet class for the last 1 year. I am pleasantly surprised how thorough and attentive he can be. As a ballet instructor, he brings real stage experience along with proven old school methods. Ivan's biggest asset is his ability in breaking down complex movements into simple and easy to follow steps. He's genuine and really want to lay down a good foundation for students to grow. Ivan respects parents' expectation and his communication skills is key to our lasting relationship. I also find Ivan very receptive to comments and suggestions so it's easy to work with him and put a plan forward. We love working with Ivan and look forward to our continuing collaborations. — Vanessa H, Pasadena, CA

I started taking adult ballet classes from Ivan in 2019, and soon afterwards tried a few private lessons. I was impressed with his respect for teaching as a profession, especially for a professional ballet dancer in his prime. Not all talented dancers can be good teachers, but Ivan definitely has a natural teaching instinct. He can identify specific reasons why I'm struggling, and provide clear, detailed corrections. He challenges me technically, but is also very patient and encouraging. This is the exact combination I want in a ballet teacher. When COVID-19 hit, I was a bit apprehensive about continuing classes and private lessons online on Zoom, but my concerns were quickly put aside. In addition to being a talented artist, Ivan is also technically savvy, and was able to adjust the audio & video settings, as well as both of our device placements, to optimize the online lesson experience. Looking forward to many more classes and lessons with Ivan! — Susan A, Aliso Viejo, CA

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