Classical Foundations
Based on the Vaganova School of classical dance, Anatoly's main focus is to develop dancers' core
strength, arm plasticity, flexibility and endurance to give them grace and continuity of movement.
Injury Free Approach
Anatoly's ballet training approach emphasizes endurance and strength training while minimizing undue
stress and risk of injury.
Experienced in training career dancers, and himself a dancer for almost
fifty years, Anatoly is an expert in creating customized dance workouts tailored to the needs and
limitations of his students.
Universal Benefits
Anatoly's classical dance background allows the development of complete ranges of motion and expression
that
are crucial for all dancers, gymnast, figure skaters, and for any professional or amateur
athlete interested in developing grace and coordination.
First Wedding Dance
Your unforgettable first wedding dance will be a unique and engaging performance tailored to your abilities
and comfort level. Anatoly can make even inexperienced dancers look and
feel graceful and confident on the dance floor. With his choreography, you will take center stage and your
first dance will be as as personal and elegant as every other aspect of your wedding.
A month of work and inspiration...
We offer private and semi-private lessons.
All dances are personally choreographed!
Pricing: $70 for 50-min lesson.
$30 for additional couple/friends or family members.
Minimal package for couple: four lessons.
Initial consultation available by appointment.
Anatoly Sisman, a former soloist dancer with Lvov State Ballet, immigrated to the United States from the
Ukraine in 1989 with his wife, Polina, piano teacher and ballet accompanist.
Mr. Sisman was trained in the classical school of Russian Ballet from the age of 7. He received a degree
in choreography from the State Ballet School in Kiev, and from there received a job dancing at the
famous Opera Ballet Theater in the great cultural center of Lvov, Ukraine.
After coming to the USA in 1989...
Mr. Sisman successfully taught dance at various schools throughout California, Canada, and Mexico.
Anatoly's students, both adults and children have enjoyed his highly structured, traditional classes.
A number of his students are now working with professional ballet companies here and abroad and always
look for the ballet coaches of Mr. Sisman's quality and good nature. Mr. Sisman currently teaches young
dancers at San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, conducts week-lond sessions at Ranchol Puerta, Mexico, and gives
Master Classes in Spain and Northern California.
Anatoly also gives private lessons and does First Wedding Dance Choreography.
Anatoly's original choreography includes M. Musorgsly Pictures from the Exhibition, J.S. Bach Double Concerto,
Toccatta and Fuga D Minor, Brandenburg Concerto, Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, Summer, Ponchielli Dance of Hours.
