The summer intensive program has been designed to provide pre-professional students aged 10 to 22 with a complete dance-training program. The classes are divided by level according to the Vaganova training curriculum and are split into 5 levels: Vaganova 1, Vaganova 2, Vaganova 3, Vaganova 4 and Advanced. There is also a Teachers Program. The curriculum focuses on ensuring both male and female students receive a unique approach to authentic, traditional classical ballet training with the finest classical ballet teachers.
2025 SUMMER INTENSIVE
VAGANOVA METHOD - JUNE 30 to JULY 26, 2025
CLASSICAL BALLET SEMINAR
LIVE CLASSES
The program teaches the Vaganova Method with classes being given by teachers who have graduated from the most prestigious professional ballet schools. All ballet teachers have attained the highest levels of training and have danced professionally in some of the worlds most renowned companies.
Levels:
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Vaganova 1
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Vaganova 2
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Vaganova 3
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Vaganova 4
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Advanced
*Student’s placement goes according to the level and not by age.
About the Program
Instruction will focus on ballet technique, Pointe work, pas de deux and virtuosity. Each group will receive classes in Ballet Technique, Pointe*, virtuosity, Female and Male Variations, Character, Pas de Deux, contemporary, Flamenco and Body conditioning classes.
*For the Intermediate and Advanced levels only.
The schedule of classes will depend on the level of the student. Students will take at least 4 classes a day, 1 hour and 30 minutes for Technique and 1 hour for every other discipline. Selection and student placement is at the sole discretion of the Artistic Director, Mr. Vladimir Issaev. Classes are Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every student will have a lunch break in the middle of the day.
Faculty Summer 2025
Pianists accompanists:
Ms. Milagros Tejas
Mr. Remina Tanaka
How to apply
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Applicant must audition to attend the Summer Program
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A fee of $25.00 is applicable for all aspiring students. Payment via PAYPAL to abtflorida@aol.com or cash and Zelle at selected locations. Audition fee is UNAVOIDABLE.
IMPORTANT
By standards, teachers will adjust student’s body manually to correct alignment and/or technique. If student does not allow this practice, please, do not audition.
For live auditions, applicants must bring application form and a short résumé including the student's name and address, birth date, and ballet training background.
SUMMER PROGRAM AUDITIONS
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Miami
January 5 through April 30, 2025
Live auditions in Miami will be held by appointment at the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida studios. To make an appointment, please call 305.948-4777
Audition Fee: $25.00 (cash, PayPal and Zelle accepted)
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New York City
February 2nd, 2025
Audition will be held at the
School of American Ballet
70 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, New York 10023
1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. Registration
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Audition Class
Audition Fee: $25.00 (cash in the exact amount)
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Online Audition
January 5 through April 30, 2025
Students unable to attend to live auditions may audition online. No performance videos, please.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Online form (click on the button below and follow the instructions)
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Two (2) photographs (NO portrait photos)
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In first arabesque
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In second position échappé (on pointe if applies)
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Video (Youtube link ONLY) – NOT A PROFESSIONAL VIDEO IS NECESSARY
A la barre: Tendu, Fondu, Grand Battements
Center: Développé devant, a la seconde; first arabesque; pirouettes en dedans and en dehors; sautés in first position (16 jumps)
Diagonal: Grand jetés
Pointe work: Echappé combination with passé; Pirouettes
(For advanced students: fouettés turns)
Men’s Requirements: Entrechat Six; Single or Double Tour en l’air
Audition Fee: $25.00 (Payment via Paypal to abtflorida@aol.com)
For both photos and video, students should wear only leotards and tights, no skirts or warmers.
For more information contact us at 305.948-4777 or abt.intensive@gmail.com
Applications sent to this email address will NOT be reviewed.
ABOUT THE CLASSES
Classes will not exceed 20 students per level.
Once the level reaches full capacity, students will be placed on a wait list
TUITION AND FEES
Audition: $25 (non-refundable)
All registrations must be completed by APRIL 1st
After this date there is no guarantee the student will have a place in the program.
REGISTRATION: $150 (non-refundable and due by APRIL 1st)
TUITION FOR MAIN SESSION
June 30 - July 26, 2025: $1,500 - (housing and/ or meals are not included)
Full tuition is due by JUNE 1st
A 10% discount will be applied to those who pay tuition in full by March 1st - Non refundable.
All fees and payments are NON-REFUNDABLE
SEE BELOW FOR TIMELINE OF PAYMENTS
For more information please call 305 948 4777 or email summer@artsballettheatre.org
International Students
We are proud to welcome serious students from all over the world who are interested in obtaining professional training from our renowned faculty and are specialized in the Vaganova Method of Classical Ballet. The summer program does not offer student visas for attendance. International students wishing to attend the summer intensive must do so on a tourist visa. Please consult your local embassy or consulate for policies when traveling to and visiting the United States.
Housing
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida does not provide housing for the Summer Intensive Program.
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida can help facilitate a limited number of host family arrangements for students aged 12-17 years of age with the families of local current and former students. Please note that whilst we make every effort to secure host families for all those who require them, we have a limited number of host families available and these places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
All students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and be responsible for their own housing, should no host family be available.
2025 SUMMER INTENSIVE TIMELINE:
Auditions period:
January 5 to April 30 - A $25 audition fee is required.
Registration period:
January 5 to March 1st – 10% Early bird discount when paid in full
March 2 to May 1st – No discounts
Any registration between May 1st and June 1st will incur a $100 late fee.
All registrations will be closed after June 27, 2025
Classes begin June 30th
Final Performance July 25
Open classes and graduation ceremony July 26