Summer Ballet Program 2023
July 10 – August 18
Academy of Russian Classical Ballet welcomes all dancers to join our Summer Ballet Program that starts on July 10th and will last for six weeks.
Students of age nine years old and older (D, D*, E, F& G levels) are offered an Intensive Program in the morning.
We will also continue having regular classes for students of all ages (A-G levels) during the summer program. The summer program includes extended ballet classes, training on pointe, character dance, and stretching sessions.
Traditionally, the Intensive Program schedule includes a mandatory classical exercise; both regular ballet classes and the Intensive Program in the summer allow the students to prepare for the Nutcracker audition at the beginning of the school year!
As a result, our summer program students maintain their ballet technique and endurance for future performances and are better prepared for competitions.
This year, the summer program will begin on July 10 and go until August 18, six weeks total. All classes will be taught in person.
The Summer Program traditionally consists of two separate programs.
– Morning Intensive Program for Levels D, D*, E, F, and G.
– Afternoon Program /Ongoing Classes/ for all ballet levels.
Registration for the Summer Program 2023 is open now.
Morning Intensive Program
Five days a week, Monday through Friday
From 9:30 till 3:00 PM, five hours a day, including a 30-minute break.
All classes are based on the Vaganova method and include the best European traditions. Students will focus deeper on ballet, repertory, character dance, contemporary, and stretching.
Students who plan to compete on YAGP with solos or ensembles strongly recommend taking a minimum of three weeks of the summer intensive.
Intensive Program classes will include the following:
– Ballet Technique Classes 
– Pointe Practice
– Character Dance
– Classical Repertoire
– Stretching/ Ballet Conditioning
– Contemporary
The detailed schedule of the summer intensive will be announced soon.
Afternoon Summer Program /Ongoing Classes/
This program will be open to students of all levels. We are welcoming everyone who doesn’t want to stop dancing in the summer!
Ongoing ballet classes will help students maintain a healthy physique and form throughout the entire summer, preparing them for the Nutcracker Auditions in September.
Along with this, our primary goal for this summer is to help the students dive deeper into the heritage of classical ballet.
Attendance Requirements
Levels A and A* – 1 class per week
Level B – 2 classes per week, 2 hours total
Levels C and C* – 2 classes per week, 3 hours total
Level D – 2 classes per week, 4 hours total
Levels D* and E – 2 classes per week, 5 hours total
Levels F and G – 3 classes per week, 7.5 hours total
Registration and Tuition
The registration is open now. Print the registration form, fill it out, and email it to Academy @ artschoolballet@gmail.com
New registration is required for all students. The registration fee for new students is $40; for current ARCB students, it’s free.
Classes are subject to change or cancellation based on enrollment. The registration and tuition fee are non-refundable. Only classes canceled due to under-enrollment can be refunded.
Intensive Program Class Schedule
* New students ages seven and older should take a placement class or schedule a meeting with the artistic director before enrollment.
* Don’t forget to prepare a new set of uniforms and ballet shoes. All students should be properly dressed according to the ARCB’s dress code.
* Each student will need to have a Yoga Mat, and Water Bottle.
* Please try to register as early as possible, because the space in each class is limited!
Academy of Russian Classical Ballet offers the Vaganova system Russian Classical ballet training.
Students are placed according to age, experience, performance, and ability.
If you have any questions please contact us at:
(425)443-4519 Office
(425)445-3175 Artistic Director
artschoolballet@gmail.com
