Mission Statement The Vassiliev Academy of Classical Ballet is committed to excellence, while fostering an atmosphere of creativity, precision and culture within the discipline of Classical Ballet.   

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The Academy strives for evolution, through respected relationships with students, professionals and the community, both locally and abroad.

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The Vassiliev Academy of Classical Ballet (VACB) is a professional Classical Ballet Academy operating in the higher echelon of classical ballet training. VACB was founded by internationally acclaimed, Russian principal ballet dancer, Andrei Vassiliev. 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.

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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.

 

Technique, Artistry & Virtuosity
 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 a 3-month Pre-Professional Intensive  leading to a student earning a “Certification of Completion” from the Vassiliev Academy of Classical Ballet.  In addition, students may study as Private Year-Round Students and via our Summer Intensive Courses.   The accepted age range for our students is 14 to 25 years of age.  

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Range & Depth 
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.

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Career Preparation 
Additionally, the Academy provides “transition assistance” by producing CV’s, Photos, Videos, Audition Preparation and Guidance for students applying to ballet companies.  Mr. Vassiliev uses his world-wide network and affiliations to assist students in obtaining the best opportunities for auditioning and employment. 

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For more information, please visit http://www.vassilievballet.com/the-academy .