The Vassiliev Academy of Classical Ballet (VACB) is a professional ballet academy operating in the higher echelon of classical ballet training. VACB was founded by internationally acclaimed, Russian principal ballet dancer, Andrei Vassiliev. Mr. Vassiliev is the founder and former co-artistic director of the National Ballet Academy Denver, which in 2008 and 2010, was awarded, by the Youth American Grand Prix, as the best classical ballet school in Colorado.

VACB strives to develop young dancers with strong classical technique, artistry, musicality, purity of line, and a high level of performance quality. The academy offers a rich and stimulating program taught by highly experienced teachers and guest artists of international prestige.

VACB offers 3-month International Student Company curriculums leading to a student earning a “Certification of Completion” from the Vassiliev Academy of Classical Ballet. Accepted age range for students is 18 to 25 years of age.

VACB challenges students to achieve their very best, and provide opportunities for students to develop their full potential as dance artists. As a result, students of the academy receive intense training in preparation for competitions held throughout the United States and Europe, as well as to receive contract offers to ballet companies.

VACB, under the direction of Mr. Vassiliev, along with his extensive knowledge and decades of experience, has developed a teaching curriculum, focusing on Vaganova, Balanchine, and English styles of ballet techniques. The diversity of ballet techniques that Mr. Vassiliev implores as a teacher enables students to easily adapt to repertoires and companies in America and Europe. Additionally, the academy provides “transition assistance” via, producing CV’s, Photos, Videos, Audition Preparation and Guidance for students applying to ballet companies.