About us: "A Boutique Academy"
Founded by Sônia Melo and Alfonso Bausilio in Bern We have been sharing our passion for the Arts and internationally established experience in Dance since 1996, with two ballet academies in Switzerland and one AS Ballet Academy in New York City. We've been making world renowned dancers for over 20 Years. We are very proud to provide the same quality of dance training and education we offer at our flagship school in Switzerland, and we are determined to keep small class sizes to insure high quality instruction and help the students feel as if they were taking a private lesson. We provide all levels of ballet for children, teens and adults. We are very proud to be an international school and give the opportunity to kids, at a very young age, to form an idea of what children in other cultures think and dream about. We believe that it will be a great advantage for our students in the future either for their lives or for a future dance carrier. We participate in many dance competitions in the USA, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland, always return with great results!
Having a theater in Bern gives us a major advantage to receive students from the US to participate in performances in Switzerland. We also hope to do the same in the US.
Our Mission: To connect dancers of different countries and learn to respect and admire different cultures.
We believe that a dancer has to be able to speak more than one language and to be open to many kinds of different techniques and dance styles.
A great thing for a future career and for life! A mixture of Swiss Precision and American Creativity is the best recipe for a very successful dancer.
Founded by Sônia Melo and Alfonso Bausilio in Bern We have been sharing our passion for the Arts and internationally established experience in Dance since 1996, with two ballet academies in Switzerland and one AS Ballet Academy in New York City. We've been making world renowned dancers for over 20 Years. We are very proud to provide the same quality of dance training and education we offer at our flagship school in Switzerland, and we are determined to keep small class sizes to insure high quality instruction and help the students feel as if they were taking a private lesson. We provide all levels of ballet for children, teens and adults. We are very proud to be an international school and give the opportunity to kids, at a very young age, to form an idea of what children in other cultures think and dream about. We believe that it will be a great advantage for our students in the future either for their lives or for a future dance carrier. We participate in many dance competitions in the USA, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland, always return with great results!
Having a theater in Bern gives us a major advantage to receive students from the US to participate in performances in Switzerland. We also hope to do the same in the US.
Our Mission: To connect dancers of different countries and learn to respect and admire different cultures.
We believe that a dancer has to be able to speak more than one language and to be open to many kinds of different techniques and dance styles.
A great thing for a future career and for life! A mixture of Swiss Precision and American Creativity is the best recipe for a very successful dancer.
Meet Our Instructors
Sônia Melo(Founder & President)
Sônia Melo, Swiss citizen originally from Brazil, received her diploma of Solo Seal from the Royal Ballet Academy.
She danced as a principal dancer at São Paulo Ballet and received the Revelation of the Year Award from the APCA (Association Paulista Critic of Arts).
She was a member of the Grand Theatre of Geneva Company in Switzerland under the Direction of Oscar Araiz, touring Europe including an extensive run at Theatre de la Ville in Paris.
Ms Melo was a soloist at Stadttheater in Bern, Switzerland under the direction of various directors over the span of eleven years, including Ricardo Duse, Bruce Steivel, Michael Mc Keem, Reda Sheta, Francois Klaus and Martin Schlaepfer.
She served as Choreographer at the Stadttheater in Bern, choreographing such operas as Lulu, Rigoletto, Mazepa, Carmen, the musical Oliver Twist, and staged the play Zobeide. She was Founder & Artistic Director in 1996 of AS Ballett GMBH. She has a school and shop in Boll, and theatre & school in Bern, Switzerland. She is a teacher of Classical Ballet, Specializing in Pointe work, Competition, Coaching, and a Choreographer.
In 2011, Founder and President of AS Ballet New York LTD in Manhattan.
In 2015, founded the American Swiss Ballet Company, an international dance company that has been touring in America and Europe. She is also a member of the “Association Francaise of Maitre de Ballet de Paris” and “Association Dance Swiss."
Ms Melo was a Producer on the Broadway Musical “Evita” starting Ricky Martin. She was a Member of TRU (Theater Resources Unlimited) NY. She is also a licensed Talent Agent with ASB Talent Agency. She has been coaching professionals for Ballet, Musical, Theater Opera and TV since 1995.
Both of her sons have been coached by her. One is a principal at the Paris Opera Ballet; and the other is currently working on his sixth Broadway show and is currently in “Hamilton, the Musical”.
Sônia Melo, Swiss citizen originally from Brazil, received her diploma of Solo Seal from the Royal Ballet Academy.
She danced as a principal dancer at São Paulo Ballet and received the Revelation of the Year Award from the APCA (Association Paulista Critic of Arts).
She was a member of the Grand Theatre of Geneva Company in Switzerland under the Direction of Oscar Araiz, touring Europe including an extensive run at Theatre de la Ville in Paris.
Ms Melo was a soloist at Stadttheater in Bern, Switzerland under the direction of various directors over the span of eleven years, including Ricardo Duse, Bruce Steivel, Michael Mc Keem, Reda Sheta, Francois Klaus and Martin Schlaepfer.
She served as Choreographer at the Stadttheater in Bern, choreographing such operas as Lulu, Rigoletto, Mazepa, Carmen, the musical Oliver Twist, and staged the play Zobeide. She was Founder & Artistic Director in 1996 of AS Ballett GMBH. She has a school and shop in Boll, and theatre & school in Bern, Switzerland. She is a teacher of Classical Ballet, Specializing in Pointe work, Competition, Coaching, and a Choreographer.
In 2011, Founder and President of AS Ballet New York LTD in Manhattan.
In 2015, founded the American Swiss Ballet Company, an international dance company that has been touring in America and Europe. She is also a member of the “Association Francaise of Maitre de Ballet de Paris” and “Association Dance Swiss."
Ms Melo was a Producer on the Broadway Musical “Evita” starting Ricky Martin. She was a Member of TRU (Theater Resources Unlimited) NY. She is also a licensed Talent Agent with ASB Talent Agency. She has been coaching professionals for Ballet, Musical, Theater Opera and TV since 1995.
Both of her sons have been coached by her. One is a principal at the Paris Opera Ballet; and the other is currently working on his sixth Broadway show and is currently in “Hamilton, the Musical”.
Alfonso Bausilio (Founder & Ballet Master)
Founder & Manager Director AS Ballet Switzerland
Teacher at AS Ballet New York. Born in Naples, Italy. Performed with Carla Fracci at "Teatro La Fenice" in Venezia, in Bologna at "Teatro Comunale" in Verona at "Arena di Verona" also in Florence with Rudolf Nurejev, Patrick Dupont at Teatro Comunale".
Principal Dancer at "Teatro dell'Opera" Rome, "Ballet Royal de Wallonie Charleroi" Belgium under the direction of Paolo Bortoluzzi, in Rome at "Teatro dell'Opera" . in Israel "Tel-Aviv Ballet" From 1987 to 1996 he was dancer at Stadttheater Bern with Riccardo Duse, Reda Sheta, Mckim, Bruce Steivel, Francois Klaus und Martin Schläpfer, choreographed "Clock Work Orange" for the Stadttheater Bern. Member of SDT. Teacher Diplome Certificate of ABT & Manager Director of AS Ballett Switzerland.
Founder & Manager Director AS Ballet Switzerland
Teacher at AS Ballet New York. Born in Naples, Italy. Performed with Carla Fracci at "Teatro La Fenice" in Venezia, in Bologna at "Teatro Comunale" in Verona at "Arena di Verona" also in Florence with Rudolf Nurejev, Patrick Dupont at Teatro Comunale".
Principal Dancer at "Teatro dell'Opera" Rome, "Ballet Royal de Wallonie Charleroi" Belgium under the direction of Paolo Bortoluzzi, in Rome at "Teatro dell'Opera" . in Israel "Tel-Aviv Ballet" From 1987 to 1996 he was dancer at Stadttheater Bern with Riccardo Duse, Reda Sheta, Mckim, Bruce Steivel, Francois Klaus und Martin Schläpfer, choreographed "Clock Work Orange" for the Stadttheater Bern. Member of SDT. Teacher Diplome Certificate of ABT & Manager Director of AS Ballett Switzerland.
Giuseppe Bausilio (Teacher/Choreographer)
Giuseppe is currently 26 years old from Bern, Switzerland. Giuseppe was noticed at the Finals of Ballet Competition YAGP in New York, 2009 to Playing the Role of Billy Elliot In Chicago and on Broadway, Aladdin The Musical On Broadway, Cats on Broadway, Hello Dolly on Broadway, Hamilton in Chicago and on Broadway, Dear World with Encores at City Center. TV & Film: Family Chanel in Toronto in the 4th Season of "The Next Step" and final season. Won World Ballet Competitions like YAGP and many others in Switzerland, France, Italy and the US. Participated to the Hollywood movie "Dead Man Down directed by Niels Oplev. Film: Ode Of Passion by Jack Danini, speaks seven languages.
- Stephen Harding (Jazz Instructor)
Using his background as an actor, Stephen Harding blends dance and drama into an exciting contemporary style jazz that is both entertaining and instructional. Stephen's class consists of a set thirty-five minute center barre, a series of across-the-floor progressions focusing on turning technique, followed by a class combination exploring jazz language.
"My goal is to help people improve technique, build strength, and broaden emotional range. I am determined to ignite the imagination, stimulate passion and provide practical tools to help with the long, and often difficult, but ultimately rewarding journey ahead. WLTD”
A Fantastic Cultural Exchange
AS Ballet New York LTD: 300 West 38th Street STE 2E New York, NY 10018 Phone: +1 (917) 701-1466
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