
The Grand Academy of Ballet - Encino
Address
16422 Ventura Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 91436
Opening Hours
- Monday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About The Grand Academy of Ballet - Encino
The Grand Academy of Ballet - Encino, located in Los Angeles, California, is a premier dance institution dedicated to fostering well-rounded artists through a diverse range of styles and comprehensive training. While its name highlights a strong foundation in classical Ballet, particularly emphasizing the esteemed Vaganova Method, the academy offers much more. Students of all ages and levels can explore Ballet with a focus on proper technique, muscle coordination, and musicality, alongside disciplines such as Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, and Musical Theater. The Musical Theater program specifically hones singing, acting, and dancing skills, while Latin rhythms are explored through Adult Beginner Salsa with Lior Haykeen and a "Latin Vibes Dance Class" with Karen Prieto, fusing merengue, salsa, bachata, cha-cha, and reggaeton. Emotional expression and storytelling through the body are central to Adult and Junior Contemporary classes led by Arno Tsembenhoi. For those interested in global influences, an "Urban Fusion Belly Dance Class" with Margallete Francke blends traditional belly dance with Hip Hop, African, and Dancehall. The academy also features "gTonnicks," a unique body strengthening and toning program executed with dancer-like precision. Instructors like Ludvig Ispiryan, Elmira Aksakova, Anastasiia Rodina, Natalie Palmgren, Johnathon Darcelle Hart, Marina Levchenko, Nadav Gal, Lilit Kurinyan, Askar Kettebekov, Yelena Zerkovska, Virjina Maslov, Edmond Baghdasaryan, Maggie Gulitashvili, Taylor Hugens, Ariana Dewing, Anastasia Sinitsyna, and Manuela De Souza bring extensive experience from various classical and contemporary backgrounds, emphasizing techniques such as Vaganova and modern movement principles. Beyond technique, a strong emphasis is placed on flexibility, core strength, artistic expression, and professional discipline, preparing dancers for collegiate and professional careers. Students have opportunities to showcase their progress and passion for performance through academy productions, including The Nutcracker and a Spring Show.
Styles offered at The Grand Academy of Ballet - Encino
Programs from The Grand Academy of Ballet - Encino
160 programs available
Classes
Ballet Pilates
We developed a Vaganova inspired Ballet Class on a Pilates Reformer Machine specially designed for Ballet Dancers, Rhythmic and Artistic Gymnast, Figure Skaters and other competitive athletes. Our professional trained ballet teachers will work one-on-one with the student using specific repetitive ballet movements with Pilates Machine resistant tension, to increases muscle endurance and strengthen the core, improve flexibility, expands muscular control of back and limbs, improve stabilization of the spine, and balance the muscle strength on both sides of the body.
Ballet Classes
Our Ballet Classes
Stretch & Strengthening
Stretch is incorporated within the curriculum to develop flexibility and core strength, to optimize our students' performance and progress in ballet technique.
Proper Ballet Technique
Focus on correct positioning, muscle coordination, and musicality for a proper ballet foundation to prepare students for the Vaganova method.
Latin Vibes Dance Class
Registration is now open for our Latin Vibes Dance Class for ages 16+ taught by Karen Prieto. A cardio fusion of traditional Latin American social dance styles, suitable for all levels! Step into the world of merengue, salsa, bachata, cha-cha and reggaeton for an all-in-one dance party. Release your body and get lost in the heat of the movement for the ultimate workout.
Junior Contemporary
Contemporary dance classes incorporate the utilization of deep expressions, depicting various movement styles as well as emotions. This particular class specializes with correlating body movement to communication, as we seek for dancers to portray a story with their bodies. This class holds an emphasis on the upper body, focusing on hand and shoulder movements. Dancer’s will learn how to fluidly move their body while also forming a connection with their inner emotions. This class is beneficial to actors and musical theater individuals, as the environment captures the same energy needed on stage. The class brings together individuals with common interests in expressing emotions through dance.
Adult Contemporary
Contemporary dance classes incorporate the utilization of deep expressions, depicting various movement styles as well as emotions. This particular class specializes with correlating body movement to communication, as we seek for dancers to portray a story with their bodies. This class holds an emphasis on the upper body, focusing on hand and shoulder movements. Dancer’s will learn how to fluidly move their body while also forming a connection with their inner emotions. This class is beneficial to actors and musical theater individuals, as the environment captures the same energy needed on stage. The class brings together individuals with common interests in expressing emotions through dance.
Pre-Professional Program
Focus on correct positioning, muscle coordination, and musicality for a proper ballet foundation to prepare students for the Vaganova method. Stretch is incorporated within the curriculum to develop flexibility and core strength, to optimize our students' performance and progress in ballet technique. Students are given the opportunity to perform in academy productions, Galas, The Nutcracker and a Spring Show.
Junior Ballet Program
Entry-level students develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on positions, posture, flexibility, body conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, rhythm, musicality, and ballet vocabulary to prepare for the Vaganova method. Classes run weekdays between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, with morning and afternoon sessions on weekends, plus additional time for show rehearsals.
Private Ballet Lessons
Musical Theater
Adult Ballet
Ballet Training
Mommy & Me
Our Mommy & Me classes incorporate games and floor exercises to develop rhythm, motor skills, vocabulary and building blocks for tonal memory and love of music.
Mommy & Me classes
Our Mommy & Me classes incorporate games and floor exercises to develop rhythm, motor skills, vocabulary and building blocks for tonal memory and love of music.
Junior Ballet Development program
Stretching & Conditioning
A stretching class inspired by rhythmic gymnastics, ballet, and contortion. This low impact 55 minute class will increase your mobility and overall flexibility. Learn the basics like the splits or the bridge or continue to tone in your skills and dive deeper into stretching. Whether you’re looking to decrease joint pain, increase sports performance, or to simply develop of sense of mental and physical flexibility, come join us for a big stretch.
One-On-One Pilates Reformer
We developed a Vaganova inspired Ballet Class on a Pilates Reformer Machine specially designed for Ballet Dancers, Rhythmic and Artistic Gymnast, Figure Skaters and other competitive athletes (available for ages 8 and up). Our professional trained ballet teachers will work one-on-one with the student using specific repetitive ballet movements with Pilates Machine resistant tension, to increases muscle endurance and strengthen the core, improve flexibility, expands muscular control of back and limbs, improve stabilization of the spine, and balance the muscle strength on both sides of the body. Our system trains the body as an integrated whole, including the breath and mind to provide a level of integrative fitness and muscle conditioning that is hard to find elsewhere.
MUSICAL THEATER
ADULT BALLET
BALLET TRAINING
A1 – 7-10 year-old
3 X 60 min Ballet classes per week, 2 Contemporary Class, 1 Variations Class
B3 – 9-12 year-old
3 X 60 min Ballet classes per week, 1 Contemporary Class, 2 Variations Class
B2 – 7-10 year-old
3 X 60 min Ballet classes per week, 1 Creative Dance Class, 2 Variations Class
B1 – 5-7 year-old
3 X 60 min Ballet Classes Per Week, 2 Tap & Creative Dance Class
Level 8 – 17 to 18 year-old
6 X 120 min ballet classes per week, 1 Jazz Class, 2 Contemporary Class, 1 Character Class, 2 Variation Class, 1 Partnering Class, 1 Stage Acting Class
Level 7 – 16 to 17 year-old
5 X 90 min ballet classes per week, 1 Jazz Class, 2 Contemporary Class, 1 Character Class, 2 Variation Class, 1 Partnering Class, 1 Stage Acting Class
Level 6 – 15 to 16 year-old
5 X 90 min ballet classes per week, 1 Jazz Class, 1 Contemporary Class, 1 Character Class, 2 Variation Class, 1 Partnering Class, 1 Stage Acting Class, 1 X 30 Minute Stretching & Strengthening Classes
Level 5 – 14 to 15 year-old
5 X 90 min ballet classes per week, 1 Jazz Class, 1 Contemporary Class, 1 Character Class, 1 Variation Class, 2 X 30 Minute Stretching & Strengthening Classes
Level 4 – 13 to 14 year-old
4 X 90 min ballet classes per week, 1 Jazz Class, 1 Contemporary Class, 1 Historical Class, 1 Variation Class, 2 X 30 Minute Stretching & Strengthening Classes
Level 3 – 12 to 13 year-old
4 X 90 min ballet classes per week, 1 Jazz Class, 1 Contemporary Class, 1 Historical Class, 3 X 30 Minute Stretching & Strengthening Classes
Level 2 – 11 to 12 year-old
3 X 90 min ballet classes per week, 1 Jazz Class, 1 Tap Class, 1 Historical Class, 3 X 30 Minute Stretching & Strengthening Classes
Level 1 – 10 to 11 year-old
2 X 90 min ballet classes per week, 1 Jazz Class, 1 Tap Class, 1 Historical Class, 2 X 30 Minute Stretching & Strengthening Classes
Vaganova Ballet
Vaganova Ballet is for dancers pursuing professional ballet training using the Vaganova Method. This program consists of 8 levels that refine the student with proper technique, instruction, and experience to prepare the dancer for professional companies around the world. This is an audition-based program selected by our artistic director, available to male and female dancers ages 10 to 18 with strong ballet backgrounds.
Elite Vaganova Professional Conservatory
Elite Vaganova Professional Conservatory is a unique full day training experience developed exclusively for dancers pursuing a professional career. Classes are offered weekdays from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. The Conservatory is limited to 12 male and female dancers ages 14 to 18 who will follow a specific program to prepare the dancer for professional companies around the world.
Beginning Pointe
Beginning Pointe (Based on Teachers Approval) for young dancers to develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on positions & posture, flexibility, body conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, rhythm, musicality, and ballet vocabulary.
Character Class
Character Class for young dancers to develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on positions & posture, flexibility, body conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, rhythm, musicality, and ballet vocabulary.
Tap Class
Tap Class for young dancers to develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on positions & posture, flexibility, body conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, rhythm, musicality, and ballet vocabulary.
Jazz Class
Jazz Class for young dancers to develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on positions & posture, flexibility, body conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, rhythm, musicality, and ballet vocabulary.
Contemporary Class
Contemporary Class for young dancers to develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on positions & posture, flexibility, body conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, rhythm, musicality, and ballet vocabulary.
Choreography
Choreography for young dancers to develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on positions & posture, flexibility, body conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, rhythm, musicality, and ballet vocabulary.
Musical Theater
Musical Theater for young dancers to develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on positions & posture, flexibility, body conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, rhythm, musicality, and ballet vocabulary.
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts for young dancers to develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on positions & posture, flexibility, body conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, rhythm, musicality, and ballet vocabulary.
Creative Movement
Creative Movement for young dancers to develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on positions & posture, flexibility, body conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, rhythm, musicality, and ballet vocabulary.
Tap & Rhythm Class
Tap & Rhythm Class for young dancers to develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on positions & posture, flexibility, body conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, rhythm, musicality, and ballet vocabulary.
Acrobatics
Acrobatics for young dancers to develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on positions & posture, flexibility, body conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, rhythm, musicality, and ballet vocabulary.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Rhythmic Gymnastics for young dancers to develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on positions & posture, flexibility, body conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, rhythm, musicality, and ballet vocabulary.
Acting & Poetry
Acting & Poetry for young dancers to develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on positions & posture, flexibility, body conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, rhythm, musicality, and ballet vocabulary.
Daily Ballet Class
Daily Ballet Class for young dancers to develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on positions & posture, flexibility, body conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, rhythm, musicality, and ballet vocabulary.
Stretching and Conditioning
Stretching and Conditioning for young dancers to develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on positions & posture, flexibility, body conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, rhythm, musicality, and ballet vocabulary.
Ballet Psychology & Other Workshops
Ballet Psychology & Other Workshops to elevate a student’s technique to new heights, focusing on precision of technique, increasing strength and stamina, improve greater musicality with artistry.
Ballet History
Ballet History to elevate a student’s technique to new heights, focusing on precision of technique, increasing strength and stamina, improve greater musicality with artistry.
Acting
Acting to elevate a student’s technique to new heights, focusing on precision of technique, increasing strength and stamina, improve greater musicality with artistry.
Character Dance
Character Dance to elevate a student’s technique to new heights, focusing on precision of technique, increasing strength and stamina, improve greater musicality with artistry.
Pas de deux Partnering
Pas de deux Partnering to elevate a student’s technique to new heights, focusing on precision of technique, increasing strength and stamina, improve greater musicality with artistry.
Variations
Variations to elevate a student’s technique to new heights, focusing on precision of technique, increasing strength and stamina, improve greater musicality with artistry.
Jazz / Musical Theater
Jazz / Musical Theater to elevate a student’s technique to new heights, focusing on precision of technique, increasing strength and stamina, improve greater musicality with artistry.
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary Dance to elevate a student’s technique to new heights, focusing on precision of technique, increasing strength and stamina, improve greater musicality with artistry.
Stretching & Floor Barre
Stretching & Floor Barre to elevate a student’s technique to new heights, focusing on precision of technique, increasing strength and stamina, improve greater musicality with artistry.
Pointe and Men’s Technique
Pointe and Men’s Technique training to elevate a student’s technique to new heights, focusing on precision of technique, increasing strength and stamina, improve greater musicality with artistry.
Classical Ballet
Classical Ballet training to elevate a student’s technique to new heights, focusing on precision of technique, increasing strength and stamina, improve greater musicality with artistry.
5 PRIVATE CLASSES
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45-Minute individual vocal classes designed to refine and amplify your singing abilities. Led by seasoned vocal coaches, tailored for all levels, from beginners to seasoned performers.
Theatre acting
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Kids Acting
Mastering improvisation, preparation, and character work, students uniquely infuse every role with their perspective. Dive into objectives, sense memory, moment before, character prep, and conflict for comprehensive learning.
Vocal Classes
Our Vocal Training courses will elevate your musical theater journey to new heights. Unleash the power of your voice and become a captivating performer ready to grace the stage with confidence and artistry.
Kids Techniques
this dynamic class introduces children to the enchanting world of musical theater. Led by experienced instructors, kids will explore fundamental techniques in singing, acting, and stage presence.
Juniors 1-Pre-Professional Divisions
Enrollment for pre-ballet through pre-professional levels (3-18 years old) at The Grand Academy of Ballet. Division placement is based on level and determined by the Artistic Director and Principal Director.
Pre-Ballet Division
Enrollment for pre-ballet through pre-professional levels (3-18 years old) at The Grand Academy of Ballet. Division placement is based on level and determined by the Artistic Director and Principal Director.
Summer Intensive
An intensive program designed for dancers during the summer months to further develop their skills.
Musical Theater
Classes focused on the techniques and performance styles relevant to musical theater.
Adult Ballet
Ballet classes designed for adults, offering a chance to learn or continue ballet training.
Ballet
General ballet training for students aiming to develop proper ballet technique and prepare for the Vaganova method.
2025-2026 Junior Program Schedule
The junior program schedule for the 2025-2026 season in Pasadena, offering various dance classes.
Rhythmic Gymnastics & Ballet Fundamentals (10 to 16 Year Old)
Classes for individuals aged 10 to 16 years old, merging rhythmic gymnastics and fundamental ballet techniques.
Rhythmic Gymnastics & Ballet Fundamentals (8 to 10 Year Old)
Classes for children aged 8 to 10 years old, integrating rhythmic gymnastics and ballet fundamentals.
Rhythmic Gymnastics & Ballet Fundamentals (6 to 9 Year Old)
Classes for children aged 6 to 9 years old, combining rhythmic gymnastics and ballet fundamentals.
Rhythmic Gymnastics & Ballet Fundamentals (3 to 6 Years Old)
Classes for children aged 3 to 6 years old, blending rhythmic gymnastics and fundamental ballet techniques.
Mommy & Me Rhythmic Gymnastics & Ballet Fundamentals
Combined classes for parents and children aged 2.5 to 3 years old, introducing rhythmic gymnastics and fundamental ballet principles.
2025-2026 Junior Program
A comprehensive junior program for ballet, offered in the Encino location for the 2025-2026 season.
Ballet (10 to 15 Year Old)
Ballet classes for young dancers aged 10 to 15 years old, advancing technique and preparing for more complex movements.
Ballet (7 to 10 Year Old)
Ballet classes for children aged 7 to 10 years old, focusing on technique refinement, coordination, and musicality.
Ballet (5 to 7 Year Old)
Ballet classes for children aged 5 to 7 years old, building upon foundational techniques and developing grace and strength.
Ballet (3 to 5 Years Old)
Ballet classes for children aged 3 to 5 years old, introducing fundamental ballet techniques and fostering a love for dance.
Mommy & Me Ballet
Mommy & Me Ballet classes for ages 2.5 to 5 years old, focusing on ballet fundamentals and bonding through movement.
Junior Ballet Program
Designed especially for budding dancers eager to embark on their journey into the captivating realm of classical dance. Tailored for entry-level students, this program is meticulously crafted to cultivate a solid foundation in ballet technique while nurturing a love for the art form.
Level 4 & 5 – 10-16 year-old
A program for 10-16 year-olds including ballet, character classes, variation class, and stretch class.
Level 2 & 3 – 9-12 year-old
A program for 9-12 year-olds including ballet, character class, variation class, and stretch class.
Level 1 – 7-9 year-old
A program for 7-9 year-olds including ballet, character class, variation class, and stretch class.
Level 3 – 7-10 year-old
A program for 7-10 year-olds including ballet, character classes, variation class, and stretch class.
Level 2B – 8-12 year-old
A program for 8-12 year-olds including ballet, character class, variation class, and stretch class.
Level 1B – 5-7 year-old
A program for 5-7 year-olds including ballet, character class, variation class, and stretch class.
Level 7 – 16 to 17 year-old
A program including ballet, jazz, contemporary, character dance, variation classes, partnering, and stage acting classes designed for 16 to 17 year-olds.
Level 6 – 15 to 16 year-old
A program including ballet, jazz, contemporary, character dance, variation classes, partnering, stage acting, and stretching & strengthening classes designed for 15 to 16 year-olds.
Level 5 – 14 to 15 year-old
A program including ballet, jazz, contemporary, character dance, variation class, and stretching & strengthening classes designed for 14 to 15 year-olds.
Level 4 – 13 to 14 year-old
A program including ballet, jazz, contemporary, historical dance, variation class, and stretching & strengthening classes designed for 13 to 14 year-olds.
Level 3 – 12 to 13 year-old
A program including ballet, jazz, contemporary, historical dance, and stretching & strengthening classes designed for 12 to 13 year-olds.
Level 2 – 11 to 12 year-old
A program including ballet, jazz, tap, historical dance, and stretching & strengthening classes designed for 11 to 12 year-olds.
Level 1 – 10 to 11 year-old
A program including ballet, jazz, tap, historical dance, and stretching & strengthening classes designed for 10 to 11 year-olds.
Vaganova Ballet
Professional ballet training using the Vaganova Method, refining students with proper technique, instruction, and experience to prepare them for professional companies around the world.
Elite Vaganova Professional Conservatory
A unique full-day training experience developed exclusively for dancers pursuing a professional career, preparing them for professional companies around the world.
Hip Hop Cardio Fitness
Start your day with a high-energy, music-driven workout that blends easy-to-follow hip hop moves with cardio intervals. Expect sweat, smiles, and serious endorphins—no dance experience required. Every class features clear breakdowns, low- and high-impact options, and a fresh playlist to keep you motivated from warm-up to final groove. Come for the beats, stay for the burn—see you every Tuesday and Friday at 10 AM!
Level 4A – 10-16 year-old
A program for 10-16 year-olds including ballet, character class, contemporary class, variation classes, and stretch & conditioning classes.
Level 2A – 7-10 year-old
A program for 7-10 year-olds including ballet, character class, variation class, and stretch class.
Level 1A – 5-7 year-old
A program for 5-7 year-olds including ballet, character class, variation class, and stretch class.
Level 5B – 10-18 year-old
A program for 10-18 year-olds including ballet, character class, contemporary class, variation classes, and stretch & conditioning classes.
Level 5A – 10-18 year-old
A program for 10-18 year-olds including ballet, character class, contemporary class, variation classes, and stretch & conditioning classes.
Level 4B – 10-16 year-old
A program for 10-16 year-olds including ballet, character class, contemporary class, variation classes, and stretch & conditioning classes.
Stretching/Conditioning
The Grand Academy of Ballet offers adult ballet classes for ages 16 and up, focuses on creating overall body awareness while improving posture, toning and sculpting, improving range and flexibility, balance and coordination, and promoting creative expression.
Adult Ballet
The Grand Academy of Ballet offers adult ballet classes for ages 16 and up, focuses on creating overall body awareness while improving posture, toning and sculpting, improving range and flexibility, balance and coordination, and promoting creative expression.
Pointe
11:00 AM Intermediate Ballet Class is required for Pointe class participation
Mommy & Me
Our Mommy & Me class is a joyful and developmentally focused experience designed for parents (or guardians) and their toddlers to learn, move, and bond in a supportive, musical environment. Built on proven practices in early childhood movement education, this class offers a wide array of benefits drawn from leading studios and rhythmic gymnastics experts.
Stretching & Conditioning
The Grand Academy of Ballet offers adult ballet classes for ages 16 and up, focuses on creating overall body awareness while improving posture, toning and sculpting, improving range and flexibility, balance and coordination, and promoting creative expression.
Ballet Conditioning – ESSENTRICS®
The Grand Academy of Ballet offers adult ballet classes for ages 16 and up, focuses on creating overall body awareness while improving posture, toning and sculpting, improving range and flexibility, balance and coordination, and promoting creative expression.
Ballet Conditioning - ESSENTRICS®
This 60-minute class is to focus on having a healthy mindset. This is a vital class that helps with physical and mental health. While also being reported to be good for your lungs, posture, oxygen intake, and blood pressure.
Junior Contemporary
This class explores contemporary dance techniques, encouraging individuality, expression, and dynamic performance skills in young dancers.
Junior Contemporary & Creative Dance
This class explores contemporary dance techniques and creative movement, encouraging individuality, expression, and dynamic performance skills in young dancers.
Pointe Class
30-Minute Adult Point Class, 10 AM Intermediate Adult Ballet Class is required for class participation
Ballet
Focus on correct positioning, muscle coordination, and musicality for a proper ballet foundation to prepare students for the Vaganova method. Stretch is incorporated within the curriculum to develop flexibility and core strength, to optimize our students' performance and progress in ballet technique.
Beginner Tap & Creative Dance
This class introduces fundamental tap steps and creative movement exploration, fostering rhythm, coordination, and imaginative expression in young dancers.
Variations
7:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Class is required for Variation class participation
Bollywood Cardio Fitness
Light up your Monday nights with a high-energy, feel-good workout set to the best of Bollywood! This class blends upbeat choreography with cardio, toning, and plenty of smiles—no dance experience needed. You’ll sweat, groove, and leave buzzing with endorphins.
BALLET PILATES
We developed a Vaganova inspired Ballet Class on a Pilates Reformer Machine specially designed for Ballet Dancers, Rhythmic and Artistic Gymnast, Figure Skaters and other competitive athletes. Our professional trained ballet teachers will work one-on-one with the student using specific repetitive ballet movements with Pilates Machine resistant tension, to increases muscle endurance and strengthen the core, improve flexibility, expands muscular control of back and limbs, improve stabilization of the spine, and balance the muscle strength on both sides of the body.
Stretch & Conditioning
The Grand Academy of Ballet offers adult ballet classes for ages 16 and up, focuses on creating overall body awareness while improving posture, toning and sculpting, improving range and flexibility, balance and coordination, and promoting creative expression.
Odissi
Discover Odissi, one of India’s eight recognized classical dance forms, born in the temples of Odisha. Known for its lyrical grace, sculptural lines, and devotional heart, Odissi blends precise technique with expressive storytelling through mudras (hand gestures), facial expression, rhythm, and elegant body language.
Odissi Dance Class
Discover Odissi, one of India’s eight recognized classical dance forms, born in the temples of Odisha. Known for its lyrical grace, sculptural lines, and devotional heart, Odissi blends precise technique with expressive storytelling through mudras (hand gestures), facial expression, rhythm, and elegant body language.
Indian Classical Dance
Discover Odissi, one of India’s eight recognized classical dance forms, born in the temples of Odisha. Known for its lyrical grace, sculptural lines, and devotional heart, Odissi blends precise technique with expressive storytelling through mudras (hand gestures), facial expression, rhythm, and elegant body language.
Beginner Ballet
The Grand Academy of Ballet offers adult ballet classes for ages 16 and up, focuses on creating overall body awareness while improving posture, toning and sculpting, improving range and flexibility, balance and coordination, and promoting creative expression.
Variations
The Grand Academy of Ballet offers adult ballet classes for ages 16 and up, focuses on creating overall body awareness while improving posture, toning and sculpting, improving range and flexibility, balance and coordination, and promoting creative expression.
Ballet Basics
The Grand Academy of Ballet offers adult ballet classes for ages 16 and up, focuses on creating overall body awareness while improving posture, toning and sculpting, improving range and flexibility, balance and coordination, and promoting creative expression.
Pointe
7:00 PM Intermediate Ballet Class is required for Pointe class participation
Pointe
7:00 PM Lower Intermediate Ballet Class is required for Pointe class participation
Pointe Class
30-Minute Adult Point Class, 11 AM Intermediate Adult Ballet Class is required for class participation
Pointe Class
7:00 PM Lower Intermediate Ballet Class is required for Pointe class participation
Pointe/Variation Class
60-Minute Adult Point Class, 10:30 AM Intermediate Adult Ballet Class is required for class participation
Pointe Variations
7:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced Adult Ballet Class is required for Pointe class participation
G-Tonnicks
Experience Strength, Power, and Elegance all at once with gTonnicks gTonnicks makes exercising an art form; the body becomes the tool, and YOU…the artist! gTonnicks is not about training harder; it’s about training smarter and helping you become strong, sleek, and fit with less time and no pain with exclusive workout variants and exceptional service designed for that purpose. gTonnicks is an innovative (machine-free) approach to body strengthening, toning, and stretching. All Tone. No BULK. gTonnicks can be described as high-precision toning because it can isolate practically any muscle for optimum toning and strength, including the core muscles and especially the so-called “hard-to-reach” areas such as abs, hips, and buns. The beauty of gTonnicks emanates from the fact that the body movements are executed in the same precise and purposeful sequences that dancers, gymnasts, and superbly toned martial athletes use to build and maintain the physique we all envy and admire.
Belly Dance Intensive
Urban Fusion Belly Dance Class where traditional Belly Dance styles (Egyptian/Arabic and more) meets Urban Dance styles and combines elements of (Hip/hop, African, and Dancehall/Reggae and more) style dances. Get a great Cardio Workout and Relief Stress at this fun, high pace 60-minute class. You will also get a chance to meet amazing new friends.
Urban Fusion Belly Dance Class
Traditional Belly Dance styles (Egyptian/Arabic and more) meets Urban Dance styles and combines elements of (Hip/hop, African, and Dancehall/Reggae and more) style dances. Get a great Cardio Workout and Relief Stress at this fun, high pace 60-minute class. You will also get a chance to meet amazing new friends.
Urban Fusion Belly Dance Class
The Grand Academy of Ballet offer an Urban Fusion Belly Dance Class where traditional Belly Dance styles (Egyptian/Arabic and more) meets Urban Dance styles and combines elements of (Hip/hop, African, and Dancehall/Reggae and more) style dances. Get a great Cardio Workout and Relief Stress at this fun, high pace 60-minute class. You will also get a chance to meet amazing new friends.
Adult Hip Hop
Turn up your mid-week with a high-energy hip hop class built just for adults. In 60 upbeat minutes, you’ll learn musicality, grooves, and a fresh combo that blends foundations with today’s choreography style. Expect a supportive vibe, clear breakdowns, and options to level up or keep it chill—no pressure, just great music and movement. Perfect for: Adult beginners through open-level dancers looking to sweat, vibe, and build confidence. Come for the music—leave with confidence, community, and a new combo under your belt. Drop in anytime!
Belly Dance Cardio Intensive
Want to get in Shape? Gain Confidence, Muscle Toning, Coordination, Rhythm and Weight Loss!!! Urban Fusion Belly Dance Intensive is where traditional Belly Dance styles (Egyptian/Arabic and more) meets Urban Dance styles and combines elements of (Hip/hop, African, and Dancehall/Reggae and more) style dances. Get a great Cardio Workout and Relief Stress at this fun, high pace 60-minute class. You will also get a chance to meet amazing new friends.
Courses
Pre- Professional year-round program
Our Pre- Professional year-round program is for intermediate to advance levels to prepare the student for acceptance into our Vaganova Ballet Academy or the Vaganova Elite Conservatory. This is an assessment-based program by our artistic director, available to boys and girls ages 5 to 16, limited to 12 students per class.
12 GROUP CLASSES
2-Hour group workshop classes available on Tue & Thu from 5 to 7 PM, and Sat 10 AM to 12 PM. Includes participation in The Grand Academy of Ballet Cinderella Musical at the end of 12-Week Semester
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Pre-Professional year-round program
An intermediate to advanced program to prepare students for acceptance into the Vaganova Ballet Academy or the Vaganova Elite Conservatory, focusing on strong ballet foundation and Vaganova Method.
Level 8 – 17 to 18 year-old
A program including ballet, jazz, contemporary, character dance, variation classes, partnering, and stage acting classes designed for 17 to 18 year-olds.
Vaganova Intensive
The Grand Academy of Ballet 2026 Summer Intensive was designed for intermediate to advance ballet levels, to focus on pure Vaganova Syllabus training to guide each student in improving their ballet skills as a professional dancer. Classes will be held in-person at our world class Ballet Academy in Los Angeles, CA and will run from June 15th to August 7th for 8-weeks (Sessions 1 & 2), individual sessions by week is also available. We have assembled a unique and experienced team of instructors and world-renowned guest teachers , specialized in the Vaganova syllabus, to provide your child with correct information and elite level technical training.
Adult Beginner Salsa
Registration is now open for our Adult Beginner Salsa Class for ages 16+ taught by Lior Haykeen. The class will start on Wednesday, March 29th @ 7:30 PM and will run for 4 sessions till April 19th. Class registration is $160
Workshops
Summer Intensive
SUMMER INTENSIVE
Camps
Ages 9 to 12 Camp Curriculum
Stretching and Conditioning, Daily Ballet Class, Contemporary Class, Jazz Class, Tap Class, Variations, Character Class, Acting, Choreography, Beginning Pointe (Based on Teachers Approval)
Ages 7 to 9 Camp Curriculum
Stretching and Conditioning, Daily Ballet Class, Contemporary Class, Jazz Class, Tap Class, Musical Theater, Choreography
Ages 5 to 7 Camp Curriculum
Stretching and Conditioning, Daily Ballet Class, Musical Theater, Acting & Poetry, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Acrobatics, Tap & Rhythm Class, Creative Movement, Choreography
Ages 3 to 5 Camp Curriculum
Stretching and Conditioning, Daily Ballet Class, Acting & Poetry, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Acrobatics, Tap & Rhythm Class, Creative Movement, Arts & Crafts
Afternoon Camp
Morning Camp
Junior Ballet Summer Program
Our 2026 Junior Ballet Summer Program is for beginner to intermediate level students to develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on positions & posture, flexibility, body conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, rhythm, musicality, and ballet vocabulary.
Junior Summer Program
Our 2026 Junior Ballet Summer Program is for beginner to intermediate level students to develop a strong ballet foundation focusing on positions & posture, flexibility, body conditioning, stamina, coordination, discipline, rhythm, musicality, and ballet vocabulary. Classes are available weekdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM from June 15th to August 7th for 8-week sessions. Our Junior Ballet Summer Program is designed to prepare the student for the Vaganova method and acceptance to our Vaganova Preparation Academy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact The Grand Academy of Ballet - Encino?
Call The Grand Academy of Ballet - Encino at (818) 582-3429 or visit http://thegrandballet.org/.
Is The Grand Academy of Ballet - Encino open on weekends?
Yes, The Grand Academy of Ballet - Encino is open on weekends — Saturday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
What are The Grand Academy of Ballet - Encino's hours?
The Grand Academy of Ballet - Encino is open Monday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
What are The Grand Academy of Ballet - Encino's prices?
Classes at The Grand Academy of Ballet - Encino range from $25 to $16200.
What city is The Grand Academy of Ballet - Encino in?
The Grand Academy of Ballet - Encino is in Los Angeles, California.
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