Some of my educational consulting clients have danced with Victoria Bader and spoken highly of her.  In my experience, NYC private schools often look well on students who have a serious commitment to dance.

Victoria sent this information to Abacus Mom for families looking for ballet training:

About Victoria Bader

Victoria Bader was born in  Sydney, Australia. Commencing serious ballet training at age 8 and discovering a love of ballet, Victoria began her performing career at the age of 16 in Australia and abroad dancing in ballet companies and performing for film and television. Victoria began teaching ballet in 1980,  her love of teaching propelled her into a lifetime commitment to passing on her knowledge to thousands of students worldwide.

Victoria Bader In New York City

In 2000 Victoria Bader opened her New York Studio, located on the Upper West Side and in Midtown. Devoting her time and expertise to ballet and theatre, following the traditions set by the many master teachers that influenced Victoria’s understanding of ballet. This intrinsic value Victoria continues to acknowledge, plays an important role in, and has  a positive influence on Victoria’s approach to teaching. During Victoria’s 25 years of teaching worldwide, she has successfully helped many students gain entry into prestigious ballet and performing arts schools including SAB, Royal Ballet School, and Joffery Ballet. A number of Victoria’s students have also gained entry into La Guardia High School of the Performing Arts in NYC. In addition to refining the ballet students’ physicality and understanding of ballet, Victoria also works extensively with ice skating dancers who desire optimum flexibility, beautiful lines and a movement quality that complements their ice dancing.

Victoria Bader Studio Today

The caliber of training offered  by Victoria Bader is of the highest quality, with the teaching philosophy being “to focus on providing individual care and guidance to all students throughout their time with me”. This approach continues to add new success stories to a long list of successful artists, in both classical ballet and musical theatre.

Victoria Bader is certified to teach the American Ballet Theater National Training Curriculum. The Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Cirrriculum. Victoria guest teaches at many international schools and is an adjudicator for many Dance competions.

Victoria offers programs for preschool age children to professionals in ballet and jazz for 10 years old and over. Private coaching is available. For futher enquiries please visit our website  www.victoriabader.com , email victoria(at)victoriabader.com or call 646 623 4320.