Testimonials
“When I found the Slavins, I was at a crossroads in my training and uncertain about pursuing ballet as a career. I decided to give myself a year at this new studio. I improved so much technically in this time, but more importantly, the dance that was deep inside of me woke up! There is a subtle but essential difference between just dancing and dancing with your soul. The Slavins have a true talent for teaching, and they helped me to blossom artistically. They know the art of ballet inside and out and were able to see exactly what I needed. I still owe much of my success to that one year of training with the Slavins.”
“I started dancing at Slavin Nadal in 2001. I was nine years old, tall and gangly, and impossibly shy. In 2009, still living in Austin and studying with the Slavins, I signed with ONE Model Management in New York. I still stood a head taller than most of my classmates, but had an awareness of my body and a sense of self confidence that were completely absent before I started dancing with the Slavins. Their devotion to precision, from the counts of the combinations to proper épaulement, not only taught me that special discipline of movement particular to ballet dancers, but also brought with it an awareness of my body, which proved invaluable when posing in front of a camera. Dancing in the Slavins’ recitals for ten years, I learned to be a performer, confident in front of large audiences–something I was glad I had already experienced when I walked in my first New York Fashion Week. During the countless hours that I spent with the Slavins over the ten years that I danced for them, they became like my second family, one without which I would not be where I am today, personally or professionally.”
Aurora Bell
“The Slavins guided my development as a dancer for twelve years, from early childhood to my first years as a professional. The superb training they gave me was the foundation of my 23 year dance career. The lessons I learned from the Slavins extend far beyond artistry and technical dance skills; the discipline, determination, confidence, and strong work ethic they instilled in me are qualities that have served me well in all facets of my life. The Slavins are excellent and caring teachers and I am incredibly thankful for the wonderful opportunities they made possible for me.”
Joseph Nygren Cox, Former Principal Dancer – Louisville Ballet
