METHOD OF TEACHING CLASSICAL BALLET
FOR INTERMEDIATE CLASSES
Bolshoi Academy Teacher Training Seminar
February 5-9, 2025
YEAR 4, Intermediate classes
VAGANOVA SYLLABUS (13-14 y.o.), ONLINE
Live from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy Studios
16:00-17:30* Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (February 5, 6 and 7, 2025)
16:00-19:00* Saturday and Sunday (February 8 and 9, 2025)
*UTC/GMT +3 hrs
- Bolshoi Ballet Academy Vaganova curriculum (14+ y.o.) Intermediate level, Year 5
- Practical classes with Academy’s full-time faculty methodologist
- Simultaneous translation into English (Japanese and Spanish by request)
- Live Demonstration by Bolshoi Academy Students
- Official certificate
- A syllabus of the program is included as part of handout
- Original piano accompaniment music recording is included as part of handout
- Non-certified option available
- Written and video examinations
- The seminar’s aim is to reach a systematic, consequent, and methodically complete preparation for the career of ballet teacher by following the professional training Programs of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy of Moscow. This course is taught by Natalia Revich, PHD,the leading methodologist and curriculum adviser for the Higher Education Department for the Bolshoi Ballet Academy.
Year 4 Bolshoi Ballet Academy Training. 13+ y.o.
Barre, Center, Allegro, Pointe work
Program Description
Working on aplomb during the execution of the demi-point and pointe technique in grand poses.
Increasing physicality and endurance of the students.
Further development of legs strength and ability.
Tour lent in grand positions.
Preparation for pirouettes in grand positions.
En tournant exercises at the center.
Continuing to master pirouettes technique.
Teaching batteries with finishing on one foot in petite allegro.
Introduction to teaching grand allegro.
Improving and mastering expressiveness and flexibility of the body and arms.
Course Fee: Pre-Ballet Teacher Training Seminar
Certified Track — $1,000 USD
Access to all course materials, including class music album, Level 2 syllabus and 2 weeks of access to video playback of the course. Gain a certified credential upon completion of a written exam, demonstrating your mastery of this course.
Non-Certified Track — $700 USD
Access all course materials and 24-hour access to video playback of our classes in case you can’t attend them online. No examination.
Course Instructions and Links to Classes
The email with the instructions, course materials, and link to our online classes will be sent to your email address along with the payment confirmation.
Examination and Certification
The participants of the certified tier of the program will be offered an exam and an assignment that will be checked by the Academy teachers.
If the exam is passed successfully, you will receive a certificate of completion signed by the Dean of the Bolshoi Academy, stating your attendance and the result of the exam. The certificate comes in the form of a digital file and will be sent to your email address.