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Our Level 2A students (ages 7–8) perfecting their pas de bourrée! 🩰

This level has started their first year at the barre, and although it’s not easy, we can already see how the foundational work from their previous year’s floor exercises is helping them make this transition. Thank you to Ms. Masha (@msmashaballet) for carefully guiding them through this important step in their training! 🌸

#ballet #balletclass #balletlife #ballerina #dancer

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🤎 APAPA-USA Thanksgiving Camp 🤎

Join us for our Thanksgiving Camp! Keep building your technique over the holiday break through focused ballet classes, flexibility training, and strength conditioning. 💫

📅 November 23-25, 2026
⏰ 9:00am-12:00pm
📍 923 N San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022
💕 Ages 6-7 & 8-9

Spots are limited! Scan the QR code and sign up today!

#bayareaballet #ballet #dance #dancer #ballerina

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Our small but mighty dancers took on another incredible week of summer camp at APAPA-USA! 💪

At such a young age, our students already showed incredible dedication, focus, and passion for dance. They worked hard every day as they learned different styles including ballet, Chinese dance, and contemporary. We are so proud of their hard work and determination they brought into the studio. 💕

A special thank you to Ms. Alice and Ms. Maria (@msmashaballet) for pouring so much care, encouragement, and dedication into these young dancers. Your patience and commitment helped create a nurturing environment where they could learn, grow, and shine. 🌸

#dance #ballet #contemporarydance #dancer #dancing

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✨4 Days to our 2026 Annual Showcase✨ @apapa_usa

Meet our beautiful ballet program soloists of this season! We are so proud of every one of them for their tremendous growth and commitment this year!

Grab your tickets today! 🎫
And see you this weekend
📍Hammer Theater Center

Please tag your favorite dancer💜

#ballet #湾区芭蕾 #bayareadance #balletbeautifulgirls

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While our students are working hard at the YAGP 2026 Finals, we would like to take a moment to reflect on their achievements at YAGP SF this past March. ✨

Pre-Competitive Division
🌟 Top 12 Classical - Zuoyi Du (age 9)
🌟 Top 12 Contemporary - Zuoyi Du (age 9)

Junior Division
🌟 Top 24 Classical - Emma Tse (age 12)
🌟 Top 24 Contemporary - Jessie Zhao (age 14)

Small Ensemble Division
🌟 Top 12 - Cipollino Two Cherries
(Ethelyn Liu & Chloe Heaton)
🌟 Top 12 - Echoes of Ascent
(Iris Wang & Sherilyn Chen)

Large Ensemble Division
🌟 Top 12 - Shift (Team A)

We are incredibly proud of all of our dancers for their dedication, artistry, and hard work both on and off the stage. 💫

A special thank you to Ms. Larissa Saveliev, Mr. Gennadi Saveliev, Mr. Alexei (@alexeimoskalenko), Ms. Natalia (@natalia_bashkatova), Ms. April (@aprilwexelman), and all of the @yagp team for fostering such a supportive and inspiring environment for young dancers. Your dedication continues to create meaningful experiences for the next generation of dancers.

Lastly, we would like to extend our appreciation to our teachers - Ms. Ai, Ms. Ying, Ms. Anastasia (@anasta_sia_pavlova), Ms. Lulu, and Ms. Masha (@msmashaballet) as well as our master teachers Mr. Wei and Ms. Jenny, for their dedication, guidance, and support throughout this journey. This season would not have been possible without your passion and commitment to our students.

#yagp #ballet #ballerina #dancer #bayarea

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💜APAPA-USA Open House💜

Join us for our Open House and experience our training firsthand! New students are invited to take FREE trial classes in ballet or flexibility & technique with no experience required! 💫

Meet our warm and dedicated faculty, learn about our programs, and get a glimpse of our student life with a special performance by our current APAPA dancers. 🌟

📅 Monday, May 25th, 2026
⏰ 9:45am-12:00pm
📍 2218 Old Middlefield Way Suit D, Mountain View, CA
🎉 Open to the Public • Ages 5-8

Spots are limited. Scan the QR code and register TODAY!

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📣 Summer Intensive 2026 🩰

✨REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ✨

More details coming soon!

#summerintensive #dancecamp #vaganovamethod #湾区舞蹈夏令营 #湾区芭蕾

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CDC 2026 💜
Congratulations everyone on your tremendous achievement this past weekend at @californiadanceclassics ✨

🌸Ensembles:

Open Ensemble 10 yrs & younger:
🥇 1st Place - Team E (Perched Magpie)
🥈 2nd Place - Team K (Whispers of Spring)

Contemporary Ensemble 10 yrs & younger:
🥇 1st Place - Team O (Phoenix Rising)
🥉 3rd Place - Team E (A Beautiful Day)

Classical Ballet Ensemble 10 yrs & younger:
🥇 1st Place - Team F (The Little Scholars)
🥉 3rd Place - Team O (Heritage)

National Character Ensemble 11 yrs & older:
🥈 2nd Place - Team B (Blooming Jasmine)

Contemporary Ensemble 11–13 yrs:
🌟 Special Honorable Mention (4th Place) - Team B (Voices)

🌸 Solo:

Classical Ballet:
🥇1st Place - Chloe Heaton （age 8)
🥈2nd Place - Reyna Huang (age 8)
🌟 Special Honorable Mention - Ethelyn Liu (age 10)
🌟 Honorable Mention - Jessica Huang (age 12)

Contemporary:
🥇 1st Place - Chloe Heaton (age 8)
🌟 Special Honorable Mention - Salina Law (age 8)
🌟 Honorable Mention - Ethelyn Liu (age 10)
🌟 Honorable Mention - Jessica Huang (age 12)
🌟 Honorable Mention - Kaylee Zhou (age 12)
🌟 Special Honorable Mention - Jessie Zhao (age 14)

National Character:
🥇 1st Place - Cynthia Liu (age 7)
🥇 1st Place - Stella Yang (age 14)
🥈 2nd Place - Claire Feng (age 7)
🥉 3rd Place - Lingxi Li (age 8)
🥉 3rd Place - Elva Li (age 12)
🥉 3rd Place - Irene Huang (age 14)
🌟 Special Honorable Mention - Liya Sun (age 8)
⭐ Honorable Mention - Enor Sang (age 8)
⭐ Honorable Mention - Vanessa Kang (age 11)

Neo-Classical:
🥈 2nd Place - Emma Tse (age 12)
🥉 3rd Place - Effie Xu (age 14)

🌸Duo/Trio:

Classical Ballet Duo/Trio Age 10 & Under:
🥇 1st Place - Chloe Heaton, Ethelyn Liu (Cipollino, Two Cherries)
🥈 2nd Place - Alicia Lim, Chloe Shan, Eva Sun (Blossom)

Contemporary Duo/Trio Age 11–13:
🥇 1st Place - Ivy Jiang, Madison Liang, Yvette Chang

National Character Duo/Trio Age 11 & Older:
🥉 3rd Place - Emily Huang, Evelyn Fang, Mia Zheng

Thank you @californiadanceclassics , Ms. Conny and the esteemed panel of judges for the recognition and the invaluable opportunity to perform and learn! 💜

Keep shining! Hard work pays off!✨

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YAGP 2026 💜

Congratulations to all of our APAPA students on participating in @yagp Youth America Grand Prix - one of the most prestigious dance competitions in the world. We are extremely proud to share the amazing achievements our students have made so far this season:

Pre-Competitive Division:
🥈2nd Place Classical - Ethelyn Liu (age 10) @ethelyn.liu
🌟Top 12 Classical - Ethelyn Liu (age 10)
🌟Top 12 Contemporary - Ethelyn Liu (age 10)
🌟Top 24 Classical - Zuoyi Du(age 9)

Junior Division:
🥉3rd Place Contemporary - Valerie Jia (age 13) @valerie.j.dance
🌟Top 12 Classical - Valerie Jia (age 13)
🌟Top 12 Contemporary - Valerie Jia (age 13)
🌟Top 24 Classical - Jessica Huang (age 12) @jessica15.h
🌟Top 24 Classical - Effie Xu (age 14) @_effie.xu_
🌟Top 24 Contemporary - Sherilyn Chen (age 13) @sheri.sherilyn
🌟Top 24 Contemporary - Iris Wang (age 13) @iriswang._

Large Ensemble Division:
🥈2nd Place Traditional Category - Blooming Jasmine (Team B)
🌟Top 12 Contemporary Category - Voices (Team B)

Our sincere gratitude goes to Ms. Larissa, Mr. Gennadi, Mr. Alexei @alexeimoskalenko , Ms. Natalia @natalia_bashkatova , Ms. April @aprilwexelman and the entire @yagp team for creating such an inspiring platform that nurtures so many generations of young dancers around the world!

And we also want to express our deepest appreciation to our exceptional faculty - Ms. Ai, Ms. Ying, Ms. Anastasia @anasta_sia_pavlova , Ms. Lulu, Ms. Masha @msmashaballet , as well as our incredible Master teachers Ms. Jenny and Mr. Wei! Thank you for your tremendous hard work, unwavering support, your passion for teaching, and your invaluable knowledge, professionalism, care and love. This is the first season of our ballet program, and we have already witnessed huge improvements in our students in terms of techniques, strength, discipline, and artistry. We are beyond grateful! ❤️

🩰The journey just started.
✨Next - higher goals and harder work.
💜And it’s going to happen because WE are going to make it happen.

#yagp #balletcompetition #bayareaballet #dancecompetition #湾区芭蕾

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So honored to receive 1st in both classical and contemporary @californiadanceclassics! A huge thank you to my amazing teachers and choreographers for always guiding and pushing me. I couldn’t do it with you! 🩰✨❤️

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msmashaballet A simple turnout exercise on the floor 💜

📍 ballet.apapa @apapa_usa
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#ballet #balletclass #ballerina
#balletdancer #dancer

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#yagp #apapa #ballet_apapa

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