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.
August 4-8, 2025
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.