Summer Ballet Program 2024 July 8 – August 16
Registration is open now.
The Academy of Russian Classical Ballet welcomes all dancers to its annual Summer Ballet Program. Our six-week program, starting on July 8th and ending on August 16th, offers something for everyone!
The summer is a great time to gear your focus on ballet and make significant improvements to set you up for the season ahead! It is a wonderful opportunity to work on your ballet technique, which will be evaluated during the Nutcracker Auditions in September. As a result of taking part in our program, our students are able to not only maintain their ballet technique but push themselves and build endurance for future performances and competitions. Every year, I see tremendous improvement and a change in work ethic after our students spend their summers dedicating their time and effort to their art form.
Morning Intensive Program: Students ages nine and older (D, D*, E, F&G levels) are offered an Intensive Program in the morning. During this program, we have a variety of different classes, including ballet technique, pointe lessons, character lessons, stretching/conditioning classes, contemporary, etc. Students interested in participating in ballet competitions will begin their preparation during this 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, including 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 (or Pre-Pointe) Practice
– Variations
– Character Dance
– Classical Repertoire
– Stretching/ Ballet Conditioning
– Contemporary
– Enrichment Classes
The detailed schedule of the summer intensive will be announced soon.
Evening Ongoing Classes: During the summer program, we will also continue to have regular classes in the evenings for the rest of our students (Levels A-G).
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
Level 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
All students must register. The registration fee is $40 for new students, and it’s free for current ARCB students.
Classes are subject to change or cancellation based on enrollment.
The registration and tuition fees are non-refundable. Only classes canceled due to under-enrollment can be refunded.
* New students ages nine and older should take a placement class or schedule a meeting with the artistic director before enrollment.
* Remember 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!
The Academy of Russian Classical Ballet offers the Vaganova system of 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
