"I focus on individual expressiveness, strong classical technique, and a warm, inclusive atmosphere. My lessons build self-confidence, discipline, and a love for dance."
-Ievgeniia Iashchuk
Course structure:
Children are given the opportunity to express their joy of movement and dance while being introduced to the basics of ballet. We practice musicality, coordination, concentration, and improvisation in a way that is adapted to the children’s level of maturity. The movements are energetic, dance-oriented, and suitably challenging. During the lessons, we imagine, invent movements, and dance at different tempos – fast, slow, strong, and soft. The pedagogy is based on keeping the children active during short, intensive sessions while strengthening their ability to collaborate and fostering a sense of group cohesion.
Content:
- Introduction to the basics of ballet in an engaging and inspiring way.
- Practice of musicality, posture, coordination, and concentration.
- Encouraging joy of movement through improvisation and dance exercises.
- Strengthening teamwork and group dynamics in a safe environment.
Age guidelines:
The age guidelines refer to the child’s age at the start of the course.
To participate in a 3-4 year age group, the child must have turned three years old by the start of the course.
Good to know:
- The course is conducted in English.
- The lessons are accompanied by a musician.
- When booking, please provide the child’s name and personal details.
Kursledare
Ievgeniia Iashchuk
Ievgeniia “Jane” Iashchuk is a professional dance and ballet teacher, choreographer, and artistic director from Ukraine with over 14 years of international experience across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. She is an experienced tutor in ballet, contemporary dance, choreography, and performance techniques, working with dancers and children of all ages and experience levels.
She has planned, choreographed, and directed numerous ballets and performances in more than five countries. In China, she served as Artistic Director at the First Ukrainian Ballet School for over three years. Jane has created more than one hundred original works for children — including classical ballets, modern pieces, and folk dance performances.
In Sweden, she has collaborated with various dance institutions over the last five years. She currently leads Kulturforum Stockholm, a creative platform supporting refugee children and families through dance and art adaptation programs. Her work has been featured on Swedish national television (TV4 Talang, SVT) and in international media.
“Throughout my 14 years of teaching, I’ve learned how to communicate with children of all ages, backgrounds, temperaments, and motivations. I truly believe that every child is unique and talented. As a teacher, my mission is to help them discover and develop their strengths. Their happiness is the foundation of my classes — that’s why I teach them how to enjoy and love the art of dance. I believe that love and kindness are the strongest forces in learning. Art connects us, inspires us, and transforms us. Every performance tells a story — and some stories can change lives.”
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