Come Dance With Us
Vostrikov’s Academy of Ballet welcomes new students of all ages. Dancers must receive class placement before enrolling in Junior, Intermediate, or Advanced level classes and if enrolling in beginning level classes after September 30th.
Email vostrikovsacademy@gmail.com for class placement information and if enrolling after September 30th.
Programs of Study
Young Children’s Program
Our classes for children ages 3 to 7 provide a nurturing atmosphere that encourages young dancers to express themselves through their innate love of music and movement. The classes focus on basic skills, coordination, and musicality, laying an excellent foundation for VAB's progressive dance training program.
Creative Movement (Approximate Age 2.5-4.0) Friday 4:30-5:30
Pre-Ballet/Pre-Tap (Approx. Age 3.5-5) Tuesday 4:30-5:30
Beginning Ballet (Approximate ages 5-9)
Beg Ballet 1 (age 5 by end of Sep) - Wed 4:30-5:30
Beg Ballet 2A (once a week) - Monday 4:30-5:30
Beg Ballet 2B (twice a week) - Mon & Wed 4:30-5:30
Beginning Tap (Approximate age 5+) - Tuesday 5:30-6:15
Beginning Jazz (Approximate age 6+) - Tuesday 4:30-5:30
Lyrical/Contemporary 1 (~age 6-10) - Friday 5:30-6:30
Hip-hop 1 (Approximate age 5+) - Friday 4:30-5:30
Interested in a trial session? We offer trial options for all beginning level classes. Trial sessions are 4 weeks. If you decide to continue after the 4-week trial, enrollment is for the remainder of the year. After the 4 weeks, please notify us if you wish to discontinue.
Email vostrikovsacademy@gmail.com to schedule.
Junior Level
Junior Ballet (2 days/week) Mon & Wed 5:30-6:30
Beginning Pointe:(by invitation) TBD
Lyrical/Contemporary 1 (~age 6-10) - Friday 5:30-6:30
Lyrical/Contemporary 2 (~age 11-14) - Th 4:30- 5:30
Junior Jazz -Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm
Junior Tap -Tuesday 6:30pm-7 :30pm
Hip-hop 2 (Age 9+) - Tuesday 4:30-5:30
Junior level classes continue the dance education of students who have completed the Beginning level or have a similar level of training or ability. Dancers expand upon the fundamentals they have learned and continue to develop technique, musicality, and artistry.
Intermediate and Advanced Levels
Int Ballet/Pointe (2 days/week) - M & W 6:30-8:00
Int-Adv Ballet/Pointe (2 days/week) M & W 6:30-8:00
Advanced Ballet (2 days/week) Monday & Wednesday 6:30-8:00
Conditioning Monday 5:30-6:30 (Highly recommended for all intermediate to advanced dancers to Increase muscle strength, balance, flexibility, and endurance to improve dance technique and decrease risk of injury.)
Modern (age 12+ by Sep) Tuesday 5:30-6:45
Intermediate Jazz - Wednesday 5:30-6:30
Advanced Jazz Tuesday 6:45-8:15
Lyrical/Contemporary 2 (~age 11-14) Thursday 4:30-5:30
Lyrical/Contemporary 3 (~age 14+) Thursday 5:30-6:30
Intermediate Tap Thursday 6:30-7:30
Advanced Tap Thursday 6:30-7:30
Hip-hop 2- Tuesday 4:30-5:30
Performance Opportunities
Ballet students enrolled in Beginning Ballet through Advanced Ballet are cast in the annual production of the Nutcracker.
All academy students perform in the annual Spring Performance, held in late May or early June.
Ballet dancers ages 8+ are encouraged to audition for the Virginia Youth Ballet children’s story ballets, typically performed in October and March.
