VAGANOVA PROGRAM (7yrs & above)
Professional Classical Ballet Education with our Vaganova Program
The Vaganova method is acknowledged as the number one training system for Classical Ballet. It has created some of the world’s most acclaimed dancers, choreographers and teachers: Anna Pavlova, George Balanchine, Rudolph Nureyev, Diana Vishneva, Svetlana Zakharova, Vladimir Shklyarov, Alina Somova and so many more. Through Vaganova ballet training, students develop the necessary building blocks of beautiful, safe and correct technique and build up a solid foundation that allows the adding of different “styles” as a dancer matures.
Vaganova students are required to attend.
- Twice a week Ballet classes in our Vaganova Program taught by our Principal, Mr Ilya Shcherbakov, the first and only Vaganova-certified instructor in Singapore
- Optional Variation Technique class
Our Vaganova program is based on the curriculum taught at the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet in Russia, aiming to help our students achieve their fullest potential and ability. We want students to develop an in-depth understanding of their bodies, performing artistry and maturity. Students have to prepare for an annual internal assessment, where they will perform in front of a panel of esteemed external examiners, comprising of current/former professional dancer and ballet masters/mistresses.
We offer four levels in this program based on age*:
- Vaganova 1 – Ages 7 – 9
- Vaganova 2 – Ages 8 – 10
- Vaganova 3 – Ages 10 – 12
- Vaganova 4 – Ages 13 & above
*This serves as a guideline for entry into the program. Students will be assessed and placed based on each individual’s potential and ability.
Admission to our Vaganova Program is through audition only. For more information, enquire at info@ballet-classique.com.
| CLASS | DAY | TIME | INSTRUCTOR | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaganova 1 | Saturday | 1.30 - 3.00pm | Mr Ilya | Valley Point |
| Wednesday | 4.30 - 6.00pm | Mr Ilya | Tanglin Mall | |
| Vaganova 2 | Sunday | 1.00 - 3.00pm | Mr Ilya | Valley Point |
| Tuesday | 4.30 - 6.30pm | Mr Ilya | Tanglin Mall | |
| Vaganova 3 | Saturday | 4.00 – 6.00pm | Mr Ilya | Valley Point |
| Thursday | 5.30 – 7.30pm | Mr Ilya | Tanglin Mall | |
| Vaganova 4 | Wednesday | 6.00 – 8pm | Mr Ilya | Tanglin Mall |
| Friday | 7.00 – 9.00pm | Mr Ilya | Tanglin Mall |
Variation technique class
Learn Ballet Variation Techniques, Character Dances & Develop Versatility with Performance Opportunities
This class gives students the opportunity to learn solo variations and work on the technique and steps required for solo variations.
Focus will be given on breaking down and working on the correct execution of steps as well as understanding and learning the different styles of each solo variation required.
Students will also be introduced to Character Dance taught in Russian ballet schools, as well as Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT) exercises to build strength and improve muscle memory.
*Vaganova program students attending regular ballet classes get to enjoy Variation Technique classes at a special discounted class price.
| CLASS | DAY | TIME | INSTRUCTOR | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variation Technique Class | Tuesday | 6.30 - 8.00pm | Mr Ilya | Tanglin Mall |
*To provide our students with more opportunities to learn and improve, students who attend 2x group ballet lessons enjoy a discounted rate of $450 for the Variation Technique class (you save $220!).
Vaganova Character Dance
Character Dance is the stylised representation of a traditional folk or national dance which is integral to Classical Ballet training.
Students will learn Character Dance in Ballet classes, as taught in Russian Ballet schools and experience different dance styles like Russian Dance, Hungarian Dance, Polish Mazurka and Polonaise, Arabian dance etc. This class aims to help our Vaganova students develop the beautiful dance quality and coordination required to become versatile dancers.
Progressive Ballet Technique
Have a pre-schooler? We prepare our children aged 5 – 7 for the Vaganova Program with 2 Pre-Vaganova class levels to establish a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Classical Ballet. Find out more here: