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GRAND ACADEMY OF BALLET

SUMMER INTENSIVE 2026

The BEST and Most Complete Summer Ballet Intensive in America!
Age 9-18

VAGANOVA INTENSIVE

The Grand Academy of Ballet 2026 Summer Intensive was designed for intermediate to advance ballet levels, to focus on pure Vaganova Syllabus training to guide each student in improving their ballet skills as a professional dancer.  Classes will be held in-person at our world class Ballet Academy in Los Angeles, CA and will run from June 15th to August 7th for 8-weeks (Sessions 1 & 2), individual sessions by week is also available.

We have assembled a unique and experienced team of instructors and world-renowned guest teachers, specialized in the Vaganova syllabus, to provide your child with correct information and elite level technical training. Our rigorous summer program is based on the Vaganova method specifically designed to focus on precision of technique, increasing strength and stamina, improve greater musicality with artistry to elevate a student’s technique to new heights.

Available to boys and girls ages 9 to 18 with classes offered Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Elite Level:

  • Session 1 – June 15 to July 10
  • Session 2 – July 13 to August 7

Full Day Camp by Week:

  • Session 1 – June 15 to June 19
  • Session 2 – June 22 to June 26
  • Session 3 – June 29 to July 3
  • Session 4 – July 6 to July 10
  • Session 5 – July 13 to July 17
  • Session 6 – July 20 to July 24
  • Session 7 – July 27 to July 31
  • Session 8 – Aug 3 to Aug 7

Max 12 Boys & Girls Per Age Group

Ages 9 to 12
Ages 12 to 15
Ages 15 to 18

SUMMER INTENSIVE CURRICULUM

  • Classical Ballet
  • Pointe and Men’s Technique
  • Stretching & Floor Barre
  • Contemporary Dance
  • Jazz / Musical Theater
  • Variations
  • Pas de deux Partnering
  • Character Dance
  • Acting
  • Ballet History
  • Ballet Psychology & Other Workshops

Audition is required for placement and participation in the Gala

SUMMER TUITION:

$800 Per Session
$2,995 Per 4-Week Session ($775 Paid Weekly)
$5,890 For 8-Week Sessions ($755 Paid Weekly)
+ Rehearsal & Gala Fee

All Camp Registration Fees Due May 15th, 2026

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Age 5-12

JUNIOR SUMMER PROGRAM

Our 2026 Junior Ballet Summer Program is for beginner to intermediate level students to develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on positions & posture, flexibility, body conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, rhythm, musicality, and ballet vocabulary.  Classes are available weekdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM from June 15th to August 7th for 8-week sessions.  Our Junior Ballet Summer Program is designed to prepare the student for the Vaganova method and acceptance to our Vaganova Preparation Academy.

Morning Camp 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Monday to Friday)

Afternoon Camp 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Monday to Friday)

  • Session 1 – June 15 to June 19
  • Session 2 – June 22 to June 26
  • Session 3 – June 29 to July 3
  • Session 4 – July 6 to July 10
  • Session 5 – July 13 to July 17
  • Session 6 – July 20 to July 24
  • Session 7 – July 27 to July 31
  • Session 8 – Aug 3 to Aug 7

Max 12 Boys & Girls Per Age Group

Ages 3 to 5 Camp Curriculum

  • Stretching and Conditioning
  • Daily Ballet Class
  • Acting & Poetry
  • Rhythmic Gymnastics
  • Acrobatics
  • Tap & Rhythm Class
  • Creative Movement
  • Arts & Crafts

Ages 5 to 7 Camp Curriculum

  • Stretching and Conditioning
  • Daily Ballet Class
  • Musical Theater
  • Acting & Poetry
  • Rhythmic Gymnastics
  • Acrobatics
  • Tap & Rhythm Class
  • Creative Movement
  • Choreography 

Ages 7 to 9 Camp Curriculum

  • Stretching and Conditioning
  • Daily Ballet Class
  • Contemporary Class
  • Jazz Class
  • Tap Class
  • Musical Theater
  • Choreography 

Ages 9 to 12 Camp Curriculum

  • Stretching and Conditioning
  • Daily Ballet Class
  • Contemporary Class
  • Jazz Class
  • Tap Class
  • Variations
  • Character Class
  • Acting
  • Choreography
  • Beginning Pointe (Based on Teachers Approval)

SUMMER TUITION:

$525 Per Session w/$45 Camp Registration Fee
$1,980 for 4-Week Sessions (DISCOUNT RATE)
$3,860 for 8-Week Sessions (DISCOUNT RATE)

All Camp Registration Fees Due May 15th, 2026

Our Ballet Teachers

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Elmira Aksakova

BALLET | Principal Teacher & Artistic Director

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Lilit Kurinyan

BALLET | Principal Teacher

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Anastasiia Rodina

BALLET | Principal Teacher

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Arno-Stin Tsembenhoi

BALLET | Principal Teacher

Men's Technique
Contemporary
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Marina Levchenko

BALLET | Principal Teacher

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Askar Kettebekov

BALLET | Principal Teacher

Men's Technique
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Ludvig Ispiryan

BALLET | Principal Teacher

Men's Technique
Contemporary
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Yelena Zerkovska

BALLET | Principal Teacher

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Virjina Maslov

BALLET | Principal Teacher

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Taylor Hugens

BALLET | Principal Teacher

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Zara Safarian

BALLET | Principal Teacher

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Daria Gamaiunova

BALLET | Principal Teacher

SUMMER INTENSIVE - SESSION I

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Session I
June 15 - July 10
Levels

Junior Summer Program
Vaganova Intensive

DURATION
4 weeks

SUMMER INTENSIVE - SESSION II

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Session II
July 13 - August 7
Levels

Junior Summer Program
Vaganova Intensive

DURATION
4 weeks

Find Your Course

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    AUDITIONS & ACADEMY EVENTS

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    JAN
    5

    Summer Intensive 2026 Auditions I

    The Grand Academy of Ballet will hold auditions for our Vaganova Summer Intensive on Sunday January 5th at 5:00 PM | Space is Limited!
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    JAN
    12

    Summer Intensive 2026 Auditions II

    The Grand Academy of Ballet will hold auditions for our Vaganova Summer Intensive on Sunday January 12th at 5:00 PM | Space is Limited!
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    JAN
    19

    Summer Intensive 2026 Auditions III

    The Grand Academy of Ballet will hold auditions for our Vaganova Summer Intensive on Sunday January 19th at 5:00 PM | Space is Limited!