Summer intensives?

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While the Kirov in DC and Ellison are Vagonova based the Bolshoi is not. The Boshoi has always been very different from classical Vaginova training. The Boshoi is to the Mariinski as NYCB is to ABT. Keep in mind that the Mariinski Ballet in Saint Petersburg Russia (formerly the Kirov Ballet) where Vagonova training was born is actually veering away from that style of training. Many SI programs actually offer a mix as they have guest teachers from top companies who teach both their company style and repertory. If you want strictly Vagonova then Kirov DC is a good choice. Ellison is also Vagonova and hosts a great mens program. Assuming you are female that means good partnering classes. Don’t forget CPYB if you haven’t done that program yet. They have teachers from all the major ballet companies in their SI. From Russian to English ballet, even though their full time program is basically Balanchine. You get in by photos and the have placement classes once you get there. They are a large program ( over 20 levels) with nice size classes with the exception of the beginner levels which tend to be larger. Because the facility and program is large they can offer classes at all levels. From beginners to the most elite dancers. They often refer to CPYB as “ballet boot” camp. They will deconstruct your technique and then build it back up again. You will come out a better dancer than when you went in with this program. If you haven’t done this program yet it might be something to consider. I think every serious dancer should do this SI at least once if they are still relatively young and are looking for a ballet career. At age 16 and over it is time to choose an SI of an affiliate feeder school to a ballet company that you think is a good match for you. If a career isn’t your goal no reason you can’t do CPYB at 16+. That is if your goal is just to improve your technique.