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GRAND ACADEMY OF BALLET

SUMMER INTENSIVE 2025

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

VAGANOVA INTENSIVE

The Grand Academy of Ballet 2025 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 10th to August 2nd for 8-weeks (Sessions 1 & 2).

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 followed by performance rehearsals till 5:00 PM for our Summer Gala.

Elite Level:

  • Session 1 – June 16 to July 11
  • Session 2 – July 14 to August 8

Full Day Camp by Week:

  • Session 1 – June 16 to June 20
  • Session 2 – June 23 to June 27
  • Session 3 – June 30 to July 3 (4 DAY CAMP)
  • Session 4 – July 7 to July 11
  • Session 5 – July 14 to July 18
  • Session 6 – July 21 to July 25
  • Session 7 – July 28 to Aug 1
  • Session 8 – Aug 4 to Aug 8

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, 2025

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Age 5-12

JUNIOR SUMMER PROGRAM

Our 2025 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 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM from June 10th to August 2nd 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 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Monday to Friday)

Session 1 – June 16 to June 20
Session 2 – June 23 to June 27
Session 3 – June 30 to July 3 (4 DAY CAMP ONLY)
Session 4 – July 7 to July 11
Session 5 – July 14 to July 18
Session 6 – July 21 to July 25
Session 7 – July 28 to Aug 1
Session 8 – Aug 4 to Aug 8

Max 12 Boys & Girls Per Age Group

Ages 5 to 7 Camp Curriculum

  • Stretching and Conditioning
  • Daily Ballet Class
  • Musical Theater
  • Tap 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, 2025

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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Anastasya 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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Taylor Hugens

BALLET | Principal Teacher

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Yelena Zerkovska

BALLET | Principal Teacher

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Virjina Maslov

BALLET | Principal Teacher

SUMMER INTENSIVE - SESSION I

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Session I
June 16 - July 11
Levels

Junior Summer Program
Vaganova Intensive

DURATION
4 weeks

SUMMER INTENSIVE - SESSION II

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Session II
July 14 - August 8
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 Auditions I

    The Grand Academy of Ballet will hold auditions for our Vaganova Summer Intensive on Sunday January 5th at 10:00 AM | Space is Limited!
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    JAN
    12

    Summer Intensive Auditions II

    The Grand Academy of Ballet will hold auditions for our Vaganova Summer Intensive on Sunday January 12th at 10:00 AM | Space is Limited!
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    JAN
    19

    Summer Intensive Auditions III

    The Grand Academy of Ballet will hold auditions for our Vaganova Summer Intensive on Sunday January 19th at 10:00 AM | Space is Limited!