We are excited to once again offer a variety of summer programs for dancers of all ages.
The following information is for 2026 programs. Enrollment for 2026 will be available soon.
Story Ballet Adventures for ages 3.5 - 6 years is a delightful program that incorporates ballet classes, classic children’s stories, crafts, and a performance opportunity.
Petite Dancer for ages 7-9 integrates the theme of a classical ballet with ballet technique classes, art projects, and a performance opportunity.
Jazz/Hip-hop Camp for ages 5-9 years is an energetic fun-filled week with jazz and hip-hop classes, related art/craft projects, with a culminating performance.
Weekly Junior, Intermediate, and Advanced Classes Each Tuesday and Thursday from June 24-July 24,classes in ballet and/or jazz/modern/contemporary dance to maintain and further develop technique and artistry.
Intermediate/Advanced Intensive with guest instructors Kaylee Skelton for ballet and Tara Lorenzen for modern as well as resident instructors provides an opportunity for dancers to further enhance their dance training in the areas of ballet, pointe, modern, repertoire, jazz, and contemporary.
We welcome new or visiting students to participate in our summer programs.
Please see below for more details about all summer classes
Summer Intensive
Kaylee Skelton Photo credit: Richard Hill
July 27-31, 2026
Guest Ballet Instructor: Kaylee Skelton
Guest Modern Instructor: Tara Lorenzen
with Vostrikov’s resident faculty
Recommended for ages 10 years and older
Dancers will be placed according to experience and ability
Daily classes in ballet technique and pointe (if appropriate) as well as Cunningham modern with additional classes in jazz, contemporary, conditioning, repertoire
Tuition-$350
Story Ballet Adventure
Ages 3.5-6 years -Prior experience not required
Session 1: June 22-26, 2026 M-F 9:30-11:30 am
Session 2: July 20-24, 2026 M-F 9:30-11:30 am
Inspired by beloved story books, each day is an exciting adventure, complete with a ballet class, choreography, and arts and crafts.
At the end of the week, Story Ballet Adventurers will perform on stage for friends and family!
Tuition and fees per session—$160
May enroll in one or both weeks ~ New theme each session
Petite Dancer
Session 1: June 22-26, 2026 M-F 9:30-11:30 am Session 2: July 20-24, 2026 M-F 9:30-11:30 am (Recommended ages 7-9)
Built around classical ballet themes such as Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty, participants enjoy a week of ballet classes, choreography, and art projects culminating with a performance on stage for friends and family!
Tuition/fees $160 for the week
May enroll in one or both weeks ~ New theme each session
Jazz/Hip-hop Camp
July 13-17
M-F 9:30-11:30 am
(Recommended ages 5-9)
Participants will enjoy a week of jazz and hip-hop classes, choreography, and art projects culminating with a performance on stage for friends and family!
Tuition/fees $150 for the week
Weekly Summer Classes
Junior Ballet (~ages 9-11): T & Th (June 23-July 23) 4:30-5:30 Recommended and encouraged for dancers who have completed Ballet 4 or equivalent as determined by VAB faculty. Please email vostrikovsacademy@gmail.com if dancer is new to VAB or visiting. Tuition: $130 for all 10 classes or $20/class
Junior Jazz/ Lyrical(~ages 9-11): T & Th (June 23-July 23)5:30-6:30 Recommended for dancers approximately 9-11 years with prior dance experience. Please email vostrikovsacademy@gmail.com for experience requirements. Tuition: $130 for all 10 classes or $20/class
Intermediate/ Advanced Ballet (~12 & older): T & Th (June 23-July 23) 5:30-7:00 Recommended and encouraged for dancers who have completed Ballet 7 or equivalent as determined by VAB faculty. Please email vostrikovsacademy@gmail.com for placement suggestions if your dancer is new to VAB or is a visiting summer student. Tuition: $160 for all 10 classes or $22/class
Intermediate /Advanced Jazz/Lyrical/Contemporary (~12 and older): T & Th (June 23-July 23) 7:00-8:30 - Recommended and encouraged for dancers ages 12+ with at least four years of jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and/or modern. Please email vostrikovsacademy@gmail.com for placement recommendations. Tuition: $160for all 10 classes or $22/class
Private and semi-private lessons are available with most faculty members and provide a great opportunity for personalized instruction based on individual needs and goals. Please email vostrikovsacademy@gmail.com with questions or to schedule.
Guest Instructors
Kaylee Skelton
Ballet and Pointe
Photo credit: Jordan Faker
Kaylee Skelton is from Littleton, Colorado, where she started her serious ballet training at Belliston Academy of Ballet, under the direction of Jeannine Belliston. Ms. Skelton attended summer courses at Pacific Northwest Ballet, School of American Ballet, and Boston Ballet. She then continued her training on scholarship in the Professional Division with Pacific Northwest Ballet, where she had the opportunity to perform in ballets with the company, such as Kent Stowell’s "The Nutcracker," "Swan Lake," and "Cinderella," as well as world premiere pieces set by PNB’s company members. She also danced as a company member with Nevada Ballet Theatre in Las Vegas, collaborating with Cirque du Soleil and performing roles such as “Big Swans” and “Spring Fairy” in James Canfield’s "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker." Kaylee then joined City Ballet of San Diego, where she danced in the company for 3 years. There she had the opportunity to dance many roles, including ballets by George Balanchine, such as “Tall Girl” in Rubies, “Choleric” in The Four Temperaments, and “Solo Girl” in La Source. Before joining Avant Chamber Ballet, she spent a year as a Principal Dancer with Reformation Dance Company under the direction of Kathleen Vreeland. This is her fifth season with Avant Chamber Ballet. Ms. Skelton has had the pleasure of teaching at many places, including Belliston Ballet where she grew up, and assistant teaching at Pacific Northwest Ballet. She mainly teaches ballet and pointe, but has also taught jazz, leaps and turns, and more.