Russian Masters Ballet: St Petersburg

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General

Dancer age:

First time at a summer intensive?

Yes

Year of SI:

2024

Weeks available:

Weeks attended:

Reviewer:

Parent

Date Submitted:

9/9/2025

Curriculum

Techniques taught:

Vaganova

Partnering (based on age):

No partnering

Dedicated men's program?

# of boys in level:

Less than 5

Other dance genres:

Contemporary, Character

Quality of other classes:


Not Helpful	Helpful

Injury Prevention

Strength classes?

Stretch Class

PT offered?

Not sure

Extra fee for PT?

We didn't use PT

Injury rate:

I wasn't aware of injuries

Teaching

Who taught?

The same every day

Guest teachers:

Yes

Year-round teachers taught:

Throughout the program

Attention from teachers:


Very Little	A Lot

Technique improved?


No	Yes - Tremendously

Studios

Dance floors:

Sprung floors with secure marley

Studio space:


Cramped	Lots of Space

Studio cleanliness:


Dirty	Spotless

Schedule

Classes per day:

Saturday classes:

Yes

Saturday class duration:

Half day or less

Leveling

Leveling:

Assigned when accepted

Leveling type:

Age

Did students move levels?

Leveling fair?

Students per class:

10-15

Performance

Performance?

Full show

Rehearsals happened:

During daily class

Casting equitability:


Uneven	Even

Rehearsals detracted from class?


Completely	Not At All

Housing - General

Housing provided:

Yes but my dancer did not live there

Where did they stay?

Rented an apartment or house

Activities

Weekend outings:

Yes

Attended weekend outings:

Yes, some of them

Favorite:

None. She preferred to focus on classes, but the program has too many cultural activities.

Least favorite:

All of them. I recommend the students focus on classes and

Logistics

Quality of handbook:


Spotty	Comprehensive

Program communication:


Limited	Comprehensive

Transportation:

Public transportation with chaperone

Neighborhood safety:


Not Safe	Very Safe

General Comments

Overall recommendation:


Definitely Not	Absolutely

Best aspect:

Getting access to the esteemed Vaganova Academy

Least liked about program:

Too many distractions like elective classes, trips, rehearsals, and so on, instead of focusing on class and technique.

Suggested changes to program:

Focus on technique and improvement rather than cultural activities.

Culture of program:

It was like a field trip or cultural camp and not a ballet intensive.

Other comments:

Worth trying out once, if you’re curious and a fan of Vaganova academy. We’ll think twice before returning.

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