Summer Intensive
Guest Instructor Kaylee Skelton Photo credit: Richard Hill
Recommended ages 10 years and older. Dancers will be placed in classes according to experience and abilities.
Summer 2025 Dates TBD
Dancers will have daily classes in ballet technique and pointe (if appropriate) with additional classes in jazz, contemporary, modern, conditioning, repertoire
Story Ballet Adventure
Ages 3.5-6 years -Prior dance experience not required
Session 1: June TBD, M-F 9:30-11:30 am
Session 2: July TBD, M-F 9:30-11:30 am
Inspired by beloved story books, each day is an exciting adventure, complete with a ballet class, choreography, and arts and crafts.
At the end of the week, Story Ballet Adventurers will perform on stage for friends and family!
Tuition and fees per session—$150
May enroll in one or both weeks ~ New theme each session
Petite Dancer
Session 1: June TBD M-F 9:30- 11:30 Session 2: July TBD M-F 9:30 am-11:30 (Recommended ages 7-9)
Built around classical ballet themes such as Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty, participants enjoy a week of ballet classes, choreography, and art projects culminating with a performance on stage for friends and family!
Tuition/fees $150 for the week
May enroll in one or both weeks ~ New theme each session
Weekly Summer Classes
2025 Summer Schedules, Faculty, and Tuition TBD. The information below is 2024 information to provide a general idea of weekly summer class offerings.
Junior Ballet (~ages 9-11) with Anastasia Shafer of Virginia National Ballet: T & Th (July 9-Aug 1) 4:30-5:30 Recommended and encouraged for dancers who have completed Ballet 4 or equivalent as determined by VAB faculty. Please email vostrikovsacademy@gmail.com if dancer is new to VAB or visiting.
Tuition: $125 for all or $20/class
Junior Jazz/ Lyrical (~ages 9-11): T & Th (July 9-Aug 1) 5:30-6:30 Recommended for dancers approximately 9-11 years with prior dance experience. Please email vostrikovsacademy@gmail.com for experience requirements. Tuition: $125 for all or $20/class
Intermediate/ Advanced Ballet (~12 & older) with Anastasia Shafer of Virginia National Ballet: T & Th (July 9-Aug 1) 5:30-7:00 Recommended and encouraged for dancers who have completed Ballet 7 or equivalent as determined by VAB faculty. Please email vostrikovsacademy@gmail.com for placement suggestions if your dancer is new to VAB or is a visiting summer student. Tuition: $150 for all or $22/class
Intermediate /Advanced Jazz/Lyrical/Contemporary (~12 and older) T & Th (July 9-Aug 1) 7:00-8:30 - Recommended and encouraged for dancers ages 12+ with at least four years of jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and/or modern. Please email vostrikovsacademy@gmail.com for placement recommendations. Tuition: $150 for all or $22/class
Private and semi-private lessons are available with most faculty members and provide a great opportunity for personalized instruction based on individual needs and goals. Please email vostrikovsacademy@gmail.com with questions or to schedule.