Master classes for a ballet teacher ( Vaganova technology)

From 61.63 £ /h

For ballet educators seeking excellence and international standards.

These are not just lectures — but live, interactive sessions where you’ll gain both theoretical insight and practical tools. You’ll receive exclusive material on the Vaganova method and Russian ballet style, with real-world teaching advice and exam preparation.

You’ll also meet colleagues from around the globe in a warm and inspiring online space.

What you get:

• Russian system fundamentals

• Deep insight into the Vaganova structure

• Personalized guidance

• Creative, supportive environment

Formats

• Private sessions (year-round):
• 1 class (60 minutes) or 5 classes

• Group Summer Sessions (2025):

• Dates:
• June 23–27

• July 7–11

• July 21–25

• August 4–8

• August 18–22

Bonus:
After completing 5 masterclasses, you’ll receive a complimentary checklist of the Vaganova pre-professional and Year 1 curriculum.

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

Hello, I'm Elena.
I'm a professional ballet dancer and a highly qualified instructor with 20 years of teaching experience. I trained at the prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy and was mentored by ballet masters from the Mariinsky Theatre (formerly known as the Kirov Theatre).

My Theatre Experience:
My experience in theatre encompasses both classical and contemporary ballets. Under the guidance of ballet masters from the Mariinsky stage, I performed solo parts in ballets such as "Swan Lake," "La Sylphide," "Scheherazade," "Giselle," "The Firebird," "Pa de Quatre," and "The Dying Swan." Additionally, I was the first performer of the leading roles in "Master and Margarita" and "Strauss in St. Petersburg." I had the privilege of dancing in the unique choreography of L. Jakobson, particularly in the ballet "Spartacus" and his choreographic miniatures.

Why Choose My Classes?
- Personalized Assessment:
Your first lesson includes a comprehensive evaluation of your strengths and weaknesses.
- Customized Program:
Based on the initial assessment, I create a tailored program to address your specific needs and help you build a strong foundation and confidence.
- Methodological Support:
Learn techniques and methods to become self-sufficient in your practice.

Specialized Workshops:
I also offer themed master classes, each focused on a specific topic, blending practical and methodological approaches tailored to your unique style.

Since 2020, I've been actively providing online consultations for new teachers, offering guidance and answers to questions related to your curriculum.

Ready to elevate your ballet skills? Join me online and let's get started!

See you soon!

Education

Best teacher (Classical Ballet) Stars of Prague,
Laureate of the All-Russian competition of pedagogical skills of choreographers' teachers, organised by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
Vaganova Academy, St. Petersburg (Professional development courses)
Guest teacher in State Dance Academy, Guangzhou (China)
Ballet dancer, BA

Experience / Qualifications

Leonid Jacobson St.Petersburg State Academic Ballet Theatre / soloist
Classical Ballet Theatre, St. Petersburg / soloist
Entreprise theater of Valentina Gannibalova (V. Ganibalova Etoile of the Mariinsky (Kirov) Theater / soloist
The head of the ballet studio "Classics".
Invited instructor at the state ballet school (China, Guangzhou).
Author of educational publications "Classical Dance for Beginners" and "Classical Dance: Master Class".
Invited instructor for master classes (USA, Seattle). During these master classes, I had the opportunity to work alongside great American artists such as Stephanie Saland and Gelsey Kirkland.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Russian

Italian

German

Skills

Ballet

Reviews

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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12-16

16-20

20-24

Master Class: Expressiveness in Dance, Coordination, and Musicality (5-Lesson Workshop)

41.09 £ /h

Are you preparing for an audition or a competition? This workshop is for you.

In these lessons, I will share my extensive teaching and performance experience. As a frequent jury member, I can tell you that we look beyond physical abilities; we see how you think and the knowledge your teachers have imparted. Expressiveness, coordination, and musicality are skills that can be learned, not just innate talents. My students consistently become competition laureates.

You will learn:
1. Expressiveness:
Maximizing your expressive potential, especially in adagio.
2. Coordination:
Enhancing your movement coordination.
3. Musicality: Developing a deep connection to the music.

This workshop includes personalized recommendations for your unique style.

The Master Class Consists of 5 Lessons:
1. Assessment: Evaluate your current level.
2. Expressiveness:Techniques to enhance your expressiveness.
3. Coordination: Methods to improve your coordination.
4. Musicality: Strategies to deepen your musicality.
5. Application: Practical tips for applying these skills in variations.

These classes are recommended for those with at least three years of experience.

If you have any questions, feel free to write.

My schedule is flexible, so the table below may not include all possible hours for our class. Write to me and indicate your preferences. I will answer you as soon as possible!

Very soon you will see the summer offer. Believe me, it will be wonderful!
Save my page or write me a short message - "Summer Ballet Classes". You will be the first to receive information and priority for booking summer classes.

Master Class: Create a Strong and Progressive Ballet Technique (5-Lesson Workshop)

41.09 £ /h

Master Class: Create a Strong and Progressive Ballet Technique (5-Lesson Workshop)

Besides offering one-on-one lessons, I provide a master class series designed to elevate your ballet performance both in class and on stage. This workshop is perfect for students and teachers alike.

Whether you follow the Balanchine system, the Royal Academy of Dance, the Vaganova method, or the French or Italian schools, my master classes focus on:

You will learn:
1. Turnout and Stability:
Achieve perfect alignment and balance.
2. Progress and Extensions:
Enhance your flexibility and beautiful lines.
3. Artistic Expression:
Master the art of conveying emotions through dance.

Award-winning instructor and author of "Classical Dance for Beginners" and "Classical Dance. Master Class," I will guide you through proven techniques to maximize your body's potential.

The Master Class Consists of 5 Lessons:
1. Assessment:
Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses.
2. Correction:
Identify causes of weaknesses and how to fix them.
3. Technique Improvement:
Apply methods to elevate your abilities.
4. Practice:
Incorporate corrections into your routine.
5. Mastery:
Refine and perfect your technique.

Ready to transform your ballet skills? Join us now!

If you have any questions, feel free to write.

My schedule is flexible, so the table below may not include all possible hours for our class. Write to me and indicate your preferences. I will answer you as soon as possible!

Very soon you will see the summer offer. Believe me, it will be wonderful!
Save my page or write me a short message - "Summer Ballet Classes". You will be the first to receive information and priority for booking summer classes.

Tiffany

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Dear dancers, welcome!

Do you love dance and want to improve your technical and artistic skills? I am here to help you surpass yourself! ;) Professional dancer, choreographer and teacher, I am creative, empathic, dynamic, and versatile.

Holder of a Bachelor's degree in contemporary dance and creation of multidisciplinary performances from the Iceland University of the Arts, a Master 2 in Art Research & International Creation from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, I am an artist member of the International Dance Council at UNESCO.
Since 2020, I have been engaged in academic research on medical and spiritual dance whose practice is called Transcendental Dance (Transcendental Embodiment).

My professional experience extends internationally where I had the opportunity to work alongside various renowned companies and to organize internships in France, Iceland, Sweden, Mexico, Czech Republic, Spain, Turkey and Asia. Also, I had the opportunity to dance for haute couture houses during Fashion Week in Paris.

I teach contemporary dance, technical floorwork (floor work), contact dance and classical dance. My classes focus on mindfulness, musicality, harmonization of energy flows, improvisation, muscle strengthening and coaching in choreographic composition for competitions, exams, galas, and weddings.

I remain at your disposal for any information.
See you soon,
Tiffany

Ann

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If you're just starting out, we’ll cover the basics and build up from there. We’ll talk about how understanding alignment and flow is key to ballet technique, and I’ll help you get comfortable with the basic ballet terms.

For more experienced dancers, we’ll meet you where you're at and work from there. We’ll focus on fine-tuning your technique and adding performance qualities to your practice.

In all my classes, I make sure we go at a pace that feels right for you, with the goal of helping you grow and enjoy dance for the long haul.

Marija

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The dance preparatory course is based on Vaganova methodology.
We will work on developing strong muscles, posture, flexibility as well as musicality and sense of rhythm.

This course will be useful as for a beginner as well as for intermediate dancers who want to improve their abilities and techniques!

Natasha

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I am a professional performer with training in Chechetti as well as Imperial Ballet(ISTD). I have been teaching for over 10 years, with over 5 years of professional experience in Performing Arts Industry. Ballet can be used as a great tool to understand the basic elements of dance, while creating a strong foundation for all other styles of dance. As challenging as it may be on the body, ballet can one of the most rewarding art forms of dance.

I can offer Syllabus classes(Examinable), as well as open classes, with a more flexible structure. Classes are all on a private Lesson basis(one on one)

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Carla

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The classes are aimed at the assimilation of technical elements with a biomechanical approach, focusing on the development of appropriate mechanics based on muscle chains and joint release. Knowledge of the objectives of the class sequences with a methodology broken down into the steps, theoretical and practical, will allow a more conscious execution in the long term, preventing short-term injuries. The importance of identifying body strengths and weaknesses individually, to program an exercise plan and overcome technical challenges in the development of a ballet class. Coordination, agility, resistance, stability, flexibility and proprioception will be objectives within reach during classes!
Commitment and dedication will be our allies 🤗
There is always time to start with your dreams and goals, whether you are just starting out, you have been training for a while and you want to give your work a twist to the codes of classical dance from a more organic perspective or dance has simply been part of your life and you like to be active based on the psycho-physical benefits of this discipline.
Together we can share the process of training from a different consciousness, attending to the body as a whole.😁

Kseniya

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My class is based on the famous Vaganova method. Therefore during our work we will focus on the correct technique of movement and its style, so you will learn not only how to do elements correctly but also will understand how to make your dance look beautiful and catching for audience.
Also I stand for a positive approach in the educational process, because I am deeply convinced that this kind of attitude is one of the main keys to improvement.
You can study with me:
Classical ballet
Point work
Ballet Repertoire
Stretching
Ballet gymnastics

Yarica

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Dear children, young people and adults,
my passion is dance. I am a state-certified stage dancer and a graduate of the "Ballet School of the Hamburg Ballet John Neumeier". I have been teaching ballet, modern dance, pointe dance, folklore, variation/repertoire and much more for 10 years...
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I look forward to dancing lessons together, in which you will learn a lot and discover new sides of yourself!

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Ballet class, with full barre and center. Personalized and exclusive classes for each student. I always adapt to the needs of the student, we will work together so that you can exploit your potential. In the case of use of tips, I also teach pre-tips and tips classes. I also offer classes of variations and repertoire or choreography for contests and auditions.

Viola

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If you’re preparing your ISTD ballet or modern exams, this is the right class for you if you’re looking to:

- have some extra practice
- improve your knowledge of the syllabus
- gain tailored insight and suggestions on how to improve your performance and technique
- keep practicing during school holidays

Harry

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Contemporary and Ballet Dance tutoring. In-Person or via Zoom

My contemporary class will focus on improving your co-ordination and pick up speed, developing experimenting with movement qualities, as well as practicing your technique. My class will include elements of Cunningham, Graham, and Release techniques. During Ballet class, we will focus on your technique and musicality as well as your performance skills and intentions. This class will compliment your grade work.

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Ballet lessons will always be based on the student's ability.
Each lesson will always be based on the Vaganova method.
The lesson will consist of movements that will help the student become better.
Everyone can to learn ballet.

Bahar

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My classes are open to curious beginners, seasoned movers, and everyone in between. You'll learn to move with intention, care, and joy — at your own pace, with personal attention and a spirit of exploration.

You can choose to focus on ballet, yoga, or a balanced mix of both. We can also work toward specific goals such as posture improvement, flexibility, or choreography development. Private and small group sessions available.

María

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My pedagogical management:
In addition to being a professional dancer with over 10 years of international experience, I adapt my teachings to each individual to reveal their unique artistic potential. My Approach combines the rigorous technique of my classical training with the contemporary creativity developed throughout my career in business.

Teaching techniques and methods:
_Personalized progressive method: J'évalue d'abord le level et les objectifs de chaque élève pour créer un parcours sur mesure
Fundamental technical approach: approximate bar work, centering, and development of body awareness. Artistic integration: development of expression and musicality from the early years. Bienveillante correction: constructive feedback with practical demonstrations to facilitate understanding. Versatility: possibility of integration. Contemporary elements and improvisation based on the learner's interests. My specificities as a teacher:
_International experience: Training and career in 5 different countries (Argentina, Portugal, Switzerland, Hongrie, Belgium)
_Multilingualism: courses available in French, English, Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese _Creativity: ability to create original choreographies and foster personal creativity
_Bienveillance: Come closer and encourage yourself to respect each child's pace.

MY COURSES ARE DIRECTED TO ALL AGES AND ALL LEVELS! Thanks to my vast experience teaching children from 3 to 80+ years old, I offer courses adapted to: All ages, all levels:
-Petite enfance (dès 3 ans): Initiation to movement, éveil
-corporal ludique, development of motor skills -Children (6-12 years): Éveil corporel, introduction to classical dance, development of coordination
-Teenagers: Classical technique, artistic expression, competition preparation. -Beginning adults: Découverte bienveillante, remise en forme artistico.
-Confirmed adults: Technical improvement, artistic coaching.
-Older people: adapted dance, maintaining mobility, pleasure of movement.

Proposed specialties:
-Classical dance (all levels)
-Contemporary dance
-Souplesse and physical conditioner.
-Improvisation and creation
-Preparation for auditions/competitions
-Customized choreography Course formats:
-Personalized individual courses.
-Small group course
-Intensive stages
-Specific preparation (exams, auditions, shows)

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If you want to improve your posture, flexibility and body strength while having fun, you are in the right place!
As an experienced personal trainer and dance teacher I can help you strengthen your body and improve your physical performance. By combining the principles of pilates, I can make your workout fun and effective.
Ballet is a great form of dance that improves posture,flexibility, coordination and overall body strength. Throughout the class, dancers are introduced to fundamental ballet steps and movements performed to classical music, in order to understand ballet technique and vocabulary. During the class, we learn exercises both at the barre and in the center, designed to develop balance, alignment, and control. Through training, participants learn to connect with their bodies, express theimselves and discover the elegance of ballet.
Contemporary (modern) dance is based on the principles of fluidity, gravity, and the natural use of breath . The participants have freedom to find their own movement identity, connect with their emotion while doing combinations travelling through the floor that develop their technique, strength and flexibility

Ophélie

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As a certified Hatha & Vinyasa yoga teacher, trained by Mathieu and Maeva Boldron, I offer tailor-made private lessons adapted to your physical, emotional and energetic needs.

Also a Naturopath, my "Inside Out" approach places overall well-being at the heart of the practice. A former classical dancer and athlete, I infuse my classes with influences from Pilates, dance, and mobility, for a fluid, profound, and holistic experience.

I like to create targeted sessions around recurring issues in naturopathy:
• gut health / digestion
• hormonal balance
• adrenal support
• management of stress and chronic fatigue
In particular, I have supported students with endometriosis through a gentle and adapted approach.