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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/$185 Annual Registration Includes the Following:

  • Winter Show – Dec 09, 2023
  • Mid-Term Exam – Feb 11, 2024
  • Final Exam – May 25, 2024
  • Year-End Performance – Jun 1, 2024

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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/$185 Annual Registration Includes the Following:

  • Nutcracker Ballet – Dec 24-22, 2024
  • Mid-Term Exam – Jan 18, 2025
  • Final Exam – May 30, 2025
  • Graduation Ceremony – June 1, 2025

* 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) Lavender 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

Wizzard of OZ Ballet – Ages 4-6

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

Group 1: Monday & Wednesday 4 to 6 PM
Group 2: Tuesday & Thursday 4 to 6 PM

$350 Monthly Tuition

Level 1 – 5-7 year-old

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

Monday & Wednesday  4  to 6 PM

$425 Monthly Tuition

Level 2 – 7-10 year-old

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

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 6 to 8 PM

$425 Monthly Tuition

Level 3 – 7-10 year-old

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

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 4 to 7 PM

$600 Monthly Tuition

Level 4 – 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 5 to 8 PM

$600 Monthly Tuition

Level 5 – 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 5 to 8 PM , Saturday 10 AM to 1 PM

$600 Monthly Tuition

w/$185 Annual Registration Includes the Following:

  • Nutcracker Ballet – Dec 24-22, 2024
  • Mid-Term Exam – Jan 18, 2025
  • Final Exam – May 30, 2025
  • Graduation Ceremony – June 1, 2025

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

2024-2025 Adult Fitness and Ballet Schedule – Encino

Pasadena Location - Class Schedule

2812 E. Walnut St. Pasadena, CA 91107

Level 1 – 5-7 year-old

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

Monday & Wednesday 4 to 6 PM

$425 Monthly Tuition

Level 2 – 7-10 year-old

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

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

$425 Monthly Tuition

Level 3 – 7-10 year-old

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

Monday, Wednesday 6 to 9 PM, Saturday 1 to 4 PM

$600 Monthly Tuition

w/$185 Annual Registration Includes the Following:

  • Nutcracker Ballet – Dec 24-22, 2024
  • Mid-Term Exam – Jan 18, 2025
  • Final Exam – May 30, 2025
  • Graduation Ceremony – June 1, 2025

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

2024-2025 Adult Fitness and Ballet Schedule – Pasadena

What Students Gain?

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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.
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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.
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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.

Register today