Vaganova

Professional Education

To Reach Your Highest Potential

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Professional Ballet Conservatory

For Career-Oriented Students

Elite Vaganova Professional Conservatory is a unique full day training experience developed exclusively for dancers pursuing a professional career. Classes are offered weekdays from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday.

The Conservatory is limited to 12 male and female dancers ages 14 to 18 who will follow a specific program to prepare the dancer for professional companies around the world.

Program Syllabus

Technique & Pointe
Partnering
Variations
Character
Contemporary
Stretch & Strengthening
Acting
History of Ballet
Participation in our Productions as a Principal Dancers
Weekend Rehearsals
Job/Company Placement
College Scholarships

$16,200 for 9 Month Semester

30 Classes / 30 Training Hours Per Week

w/$205 Annual Registration Includes the Following:

Nutcracker Ballet – Dec 20-21, 2025
Mid-Term Exam – Jan 24, 2026
Final Exam – May 3, 2026
Graduation Ceremony – May 31, 2026
Sleeping Beaty Ballet – Jun 13-14, 2026

Professional Vaganova Program

Starting at age 9 to 18 (Black Leotards)

Vaganova Ballet is for dancers pursuing professional ballet training using the Vaganova Method. This program consists of 8 levels that refine the student with proper technique, instruction, and experience to prepare the dancer for professional companies around the world.

This is an audition-based program selected by our artistic director, available to male and female dancers ages 10 to 18 with strong ballet backgrounds. Limited to 12 students per level. Classes are offered weekdays from 4:00 PM and on Saturday afternoon. All our Vaganova ballet students are accepted into our Summer Intensive and participate in Academy’s performances.

Program Syllabus

Technique & Pointe
Partnering
Variations
Character
Contemporary
Stretch & Strengthening
Acting
History of Ballet
Participation in our Productions
Weekend Rehearsals
Final Exam at End of Semester
Preparation for Competitions
Job/Company Placement
College Scholarships
Small Classes maximum 12 students in class

Encino Location - Class Schedule

16422 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA

Level 1 – 10 to 11 year-old

2 X 90 min ballet classes per week
1 Jazz Class
1 Tap Class
1 Historical Class
2 X 30 Minute Stretching & Strengthening Classes

$3,950 for 9 Month Semester

Level 2 – 11 to 12 year-old

3 X 90 min ballet classes per week
1 Jazz Class
1 Tap Class
1 Historical Class
3 X 30 Minute Stretching & Strengthening Classes

$4,735 for 9 Month Semester

Level 3 – 12 to 13 year-old

4 X 90 min ballet classes per week
1 Jazz Class
1 Contemporary Class
1 Historical Class
3 X 30 Minute Stretching & Strengthening Classes

$5,315 for 9 Month Semester

Level 4 – 13 to 14 year-old

4 X 90 min ballet classes per week
1 Jazz Class
1 Contemporary Class
1 Historical Class
1 Variation Class
2 X 30 Minute Stretching & Strengthening Classes

$6,355 for 9 Month Semester

Level 5 – 14 to 15 year-old

5 X 90 min ballet classes per week
1 Jazz Class
1 Contemporary Class
1 Character Class
1 Variation Class
2 X 30 Minute Stretching & Strengthening Classes

$7,280 for 9 Month Semester

Level 6 – 15 to 16 year-old

5 X 90 min ballet classes per week
1 Jazz Class
1 Contemporary Class
1 Character Class
2 Variation Class
1 Partnering Class
1 Stage Acting Class
1 X 30 Minute Stretching & Strengthening Classes

$8,200 for 9 Month Semester

Level 7 – 16 to 17 year-old

5 X 90 min ballet classes per week
1 Jazz Class
2 Contemporary Class
1 Character Class
2 Variation Class
1 Partnering Class
1 Stage Acting Class

$9,190 for 9 Month Semester

Level 8 – 17 to 18 year-old

6 X 120 min ballet classes per week
1 Jazz Class
2 Contemporary Class
1 Character Class
2 Variation Class
1 Partnering Class
1 Stage Acting Class

$9,395 for 9 Month Semester

w/$205 Annual Registration Includes the Following:

Nutcracker Ballet – Dec 20-21, 2025
Mid-Term Exam – Jan 24, 2026
Final Exam – May 3, 2026
Graduation Ceremony – May 31, 2026
Sleeping Beaty Ballet – Jun 13-14, 2026

* Monthly tuition is due and collected on the 3rd of each month

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Pre-Professional Program

Vaganova Pre-Professional – (Ages 5 to 16) Black Leotards

Our Pre-Professional year-round program is for intermediate to advance levels to prepare the student for acceptance into our Vaganova Ballet Academy or the Vaganova Elite Conservatory. This is an assessment-based program by our artistic director, available to boys and girls ages 5 to 16, limited to 12 students per class.

The student is trained using the Vaganova Method to develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on Positions & Posture, flexibility, Body Conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, Rhythm, musicality, and Ballet Vocabulary.

Classes are offered weekdays from 4:00 PM, and weekends.

Program Curriculum

Expand Rhythms and Musicality
Learn, Develop & Master All Ballet Positions & Postures
Introduction to Intermediate Level Ballet Jumps & Turns
Expansion of Barre Techniques
Develop a Greater Range of Flexibility
Muscle Strengthening
Develop & Improve Balance, Coordination & Athleticism
Body Conditioning & Develop a Strong Core Using Floor Ballet
Intermediate Acrobatics
Discipline & Focus Development
Small Class Sizes
Final Exams at End of Semester
Preparation for Competitions

Max 12 Students Per Class

* Stretching and body development part of each ballet class

Encino Location - Class Schedule

16422 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA

Level 1A – 5-7 year-old

3 X 60-min Ballet classes per week
1 Character Class
1 Variation Class
1 Stretch Class

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 4 :00 to 6:00 PM

$425 Monthly Tuition (6 Hours Per Week)

Level 1B – 5-7 year-old

3 X 60-min Ballet classes per week
1 Character Class
1 Variation Class
1 Stretch Class

Tuesday & Thursday 4:00 to 6:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

$425 Monthly Tuition (6 Hours Per Week)

Level 2A – 7-10 year-old

3 X 60-min Ballet classes per week
1 Character Class
1 Variation Class
1 Stretch Class

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 4 to 6 PM

$425 Monthly Tuition (6 Hours Per Week)

Level 2B – 8-12 year-old

3 X 60-min Ballet classes per week
1 Character Class
1 Variation Class
1 Stretch Class

Monday & Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 to 2:00 PM

$425 Monthly Tuition (6 Hours Per Week)

Level 3 – 7-10 year-old

3 X 60-min Ballet classes per week
2 Character Class
1 Variation Class
1 Stretch Class

Tuesday, & Thursday 4:00 to 7:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 to 3:00 PM

$600 Monthly Tuition (9 Hours Per Week)

Level 4A – 10-16 year-old

3 X 90-min Ballet classes per week
1 Character Class
1 Contemporary Class
2 Variation Classes
3 Stretch & Conditioning Class

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 4:00 to 7:00 PM

$600 Monthly Tuition (9 Hours Per Week)

Level 4B – 10-16 year-old

3 X 90-min Ballet classes per week
1 Character Class
1 Contemporary Class
2 Variation Classes
3 Stretch & Conditioning Class

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 5:00 to 8:00 PM

$425 Monthly Tuition (6 Hours Per Week)

Level 5A – 10-18 year-old

3 X 90-min Ballet classes per week
1 Character Class
1 Contemporary Class
2 Variation Classes
3 Stretch & Conditioning Class

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 5:00 to 8:00 PM

$600 Monthly Tuition (9 Hours Per Week)

Level 5B – 10-18 year-old

3 X 90-min Ballet classes per week
1 Character Class
1 Contemporary Class
2 Variation Classes
3 Stretch & Conditioning Class

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 5:00 to 8:00 PM

$600 Monthly Tuition (9 Hours Per Week)

w/$205 Annual Registration Includes the Following:

Nutcracker Ballet – Dec 20-21, 2025
Mid-Term Exam – Jan 24, 2026
Final Exam – May 3, 2026
Graduation Ceremony – May 31, 2026
Sleeping Beaty Ballet – Jun 13-14, 2026

* Monthly tuition is due and collected on the 3rd of each month

2025-2026 Pre-Professional Ballet Schedule – Encino

Pasadena Location - Class Schedule

2812 E. Walnut St. Pasadena, CA 91107

Level 1 – 7-9 year-old

3 X 60-min Ballet classes per week
1 Character Class
1 Variation Class
1 Stretch Class

Monday & Wednesday 4:00 to 6:00 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 12:00 PM

$425 Monthly Tuition (6 Hours Per Week)

Level 2 & 3 – 9-12 year-old

3 X 60-min Ballet classes per week
1 Character Class
1 Variation Class
1 Stretch Class

Tuesday, Thursday 4:00 to 6:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

$425 Monthly Tuition (6 Hours Per Week)

Level 4 & 5 – 10-16 year-old

3 X 60-min Ballet classes per week
2 Character Class
1 Variation Class
1 Stretch Class

Monday, Wednesday 6:00 to 9:00 PM, Saturday 1:30 to 4:30 PM

$600 Monthly Tuition

w/$205 Annual Registration Includes the Following:

Nutcracker Ballet – Dec 20-21, 2025
Mid-Term Exam – Jan 24, 2026
Final Exam – May 3, 2026
Graduation Ceremony – May 31, 2026
Sleeping Beaty Ballet – Jun 13-14, 2026

* Monthly tuition is due and collected on the 3rd of each month

2025-2026 Pre-Preprofessional Ballet Schedule – Pasadena

Our Junior Program

What Students Gain?

Develop Exceptional Technique, Confidence and Experience

Through our complete class syllabus and instruction, The Grand Academy of Ballet graduates will become confident, experienced, and successful dancers sought after by the most prestigious collages and dance companies.

Master The Vaganova Method

Graduates of The Grand Academy of Ballet will have a full grasp of the Vaganova Method, considered one of the best training systems in the world.

Become a World Class Dancer!

A graduate of The Grand Academy of Ballet will follow in the footsteps of ballet legends like George Balanchine, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Natalia Makarova, and many others who student the Vaganova system.