Vaganova Method Conference / Demonstration

June 14 – 23, 2008
Welcome to the Vaganova Ballet Academy
of St. Petersburg, the famous School that graduated a galaxy of world-renowned dancers, such as Pavlova, Nijinsky, Balanchine, Ulanova, Dudinskaya, Nureyev, Makarova, Baryshnikov. This year the Academy will celebrate its 270th Anniversary!

You will have the unique opportunity to:
enjoy special events, celebrations and be present at the International Conference/Demonstration featuring the entire Vaganova eight-year system. The Conference (in Classical Dance, Character, History Dance & Variations) is to be conducted by the Academy's most distinguished professors with demonstrations by students in all grades.
attend special ballet classes for Conference participants with the Vaganova Academy professors.
attend Dance Theory Conference, Ballet Dancer Psychology and Nutrition Consulting, lecture on Specifics of Musical Accompaniment for Classical Dance Lessons, the Injury Prevention Seminar, Video Classes.
enjoy the enchantment of St. Petersburg: squares, palaces, bridges of the former Russian capital look glamorous and colorful.
enjoy Kirov Ballet, White Nights Art Festival, and much more!

Application deadline - May 1, 2008
St. Petersburg program - $2,395 (air fare and visa - not included)
Single accommodations (add) - $595
Upgrade to Renovated Room (add) - $399 (per person – Double occupancy)
Upgrade to Renovated Room (add) - $599 (per person – Single occupancy)

Prices include: All events of the Vaganova Academy Conference / Demonstration, double occupancy three star hotel accommodations, buffet breakfast and lunch or dinner, tea-breaks at the Vaganova Academy during Conference events, sightseeing and cultural programs, Kirov Ballet, Russian Folklore Dancing Company Concert, transportation in private buses, activities listed in the itinerary, tour guides and English translators. Evening optional programs will be arranged for those interested (additional cost).
Due to the limited number of participants, early reservations are recommended to avoid disappointment.

For those interested, an individual optional tour to Moscow will be arranged.
Please contact us to receive a detailed itinerary or a free brochure.

Please visit our "Photo Gallery" to view spectacular images provided by Conference participants.