Virginia Ballet Company & School

Focusing on the Nutcracker’s second act, this week will take your dancer to the spectacular Land of Sweets! Overseen by the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy, the children will meet and be inspired by dancers from around the world as they join in this classic ballet celebration.

A perennial favorite in classical music for children, composer Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals will give dancers the chance to explore expression, musicality, and creativity. Dance, crafts, and movement games combine for a rollicking good time!

A classic storybook and TV show character for budding ballet dancers, Angelina is a charming mouse who loves to dance. Along with Angelina and her friends, our dancers will learn about dedication and the power of a good attitude, all while having a lot of fun!

Celebrating the best of musical theater’s song and dance, this week will use showtunes and theater-inspired projects to introduce children to Broadway’s glittering tradition of inspiring stage performances.

Emphasizing mythical creatures that appear in ballet, specifically the Firebird, this week will also include other favorite creatures such as unicorns and dragons. Through music, movement, and craft projects, each of these fabled animals will inspire the children to new heights of creativity and beautiful dancing!

Welcome to an old-fashioned circus – the greatest show on earth! With clowns, acrobats, animal parades and more, the children will enjoy incorporating lessons from a variety of circus performers to help them improve their own dance and performance skills.

One of the most beloved works of classical ballet, this week will introduce children to the fairy tale story of beautiful swan maidens under a curse and the charming prince who attempts to rescue them. Tchaikovsky’s iconic musical score will guide the students as they explore movements both elegant and exciting!

Teen ballet dancers are eligible to participate in VBC’s annual production of Nutcracker in December and the end-of-year performance, Promenade, in June. Teen musical theater dancers are eligible to participate in VBC’s end-of-year performance, Promenade, in June. Separate performance fees are required to participate in productions with additional days/times for rehearsals.

Teen ballet dancers are eligible to participate in VBC’s annual production of Nutcracker in December and the end-of-year performance, Promenade, in June. Teen musical theater dancers are eligible to participate in VBC’s end-of-year performance, Promenade, in June. Separate performance fees are required to participate in productions with additional days/times for rehearsals.

Middle school musical theater is designed for students in grades 7 and 8. High school musical theater is designed for students in grades 9-12. Teen ballet dancers are eligible to participate in VBC’s annual production of Nutcracker in December and the end-of-year performance, Promenade, in June.

Middle school musical theater is designed for students in grades 7 and 8. High school musical theater is designed for students in grades 9-12. Teen ballet dancers are eligible to participate in VBC’s annual production of Nutcracker in December and the end-of-year performance, Promenade, in June.

The teen dance program is designed to be a bridge for students ages 12+ who have little to no prior dance experience. In teen dance classes, students learn vocabulary and technique and build stamina and confidence to progress into VBC’s academic levels smoothly.

Lyrical is designed to introduce homeschool students to a dance style that combines ballet, jazz, acrobatics, and modern dance.

Homeschool Musical Theater is designed to introduce homeschooled students to dance styles common in musical theater performance.

Beginning Ballet is designed to introduce classical ballet to all ages. VBC groups dancers by age to allow students to learn at their own pace and skill level.

Pre-Ballet is designed to introduce classical ballet to all ages. VBC groups dancers by age to allow students to learn at their own pace and skill level.

Preschool Dance is designed to introduce classical ballet to all ages. VBC groups dancers by age to allow students to learn at their own pace and skill level.

The dance for athletes program is designed for athletes ages 9-14 looking to use dance as cross-training to improve their performance and technique. Exercises in the Tech/Flex class will be focused on developing alignment, balance, strength, and flexibility.

Designed for male ballet dancers in the Beginning Ballet II level and above, Boys Ballet focuses on technique specific to male dancers.

VBC’s Adaptive Dance Program is for elementary through high school aged students who need additional support to participate in dance class. Our classes feature elements of Ballet, Modern, creative movement, rhythm, and a live musician. Movements and exercises are planned with a variety of ways to modify and adapt as needed. Our students have multiple opportunities to perform with their peers. Our goal is to make enjoying dance accessible to everyone!

Comfortable clothing and a mat and towel.

Comfortable clothing and a mat and towel.

In addition to a vibrant dance class lineup, VBC also offers Pilates, Dynamic Flexibility, and Stretch and Tone Yoga (online).

In addition to a vibrant dance class lineup, VBC also offers Pilates, Dynamic Flexibility, and Stretch and Tone Yoga (online).

In addition to a vibrant dance class lineup, VBC also offers Pilates, Dynamic Flexibility, and Stretch and Tone Yoga (online).

VBC offers classes for adults 18 & up throughout the week for all skill levels in Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, Flamenco, Tap, Ballroom, and Beginning / Intermediate Pointe.

VBC offers classes for adults 18 & up throughout the week for all skill levels in Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, Flamenco, Tap, Ballroom, and Beginning / Intermediate Pointe.

VBC offers classes for adults 18 & up throughout the week for all skill levels in Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, Flamenco, Tap, Ballroom, and Beginning / Intermediate Pointe.

VBC offers classes for adults 18 & up throughout the week for all skill levels in Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, Flamenco, Tap, Ballroom, and Beginning / Intermediate Pointe.

VBC offers classes for adults 18 & up throughout the week for all skill levels in Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, Flamenco, Tap, Ballroom, and Beginning / Intermediate Pointe.

VBC offers classes for adults 18 & up throughout the week for all skill levels in Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, Flamenco, Tap, Ballroom, and Beginning / Intermediate Pointe.

VBC offers classes for adults 18 & up throughout the week for all skill levels in Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, Flamenco, Tap, Ballroom, and Beginning / Intermediate Pointe.

Advanced Ballet classes include Ballet, Pas de Deux, Pointe and Variations, Modern Dance, and Core Strength Training.

If the dancer is invited to join the pas de deux class, the recommended weekly class load is nine classes per week.

It is recommended that dancers invest in seven classes/week; three ballet classes, two pointe classes, one modern class, and one variation class, unless informed otherwise by the Artistic Staff.

It is recommended that dancers invest in six classes a week: three ballet classes, two beginning pointe classes, and one modern class.

Students who wish to perform in VBC productions must be enrolled in four classes per week: two ballet classes and two modern classes (jazz may be taken to fulfill this requirement). These are the minimum requirements to continue to improve in knowledge, technique, and musicality.

Any student who wishes to be considered to perform Trepak in VBC’s Nutcracker must also take character class. However, please note that enrollment in character class does not guarantee that a dancer will be cast in Trepak.

Classical Ballet or Modern technique.

Classical Ballet or Modern technique.

For students to be on pointe they must be registered and attend a minimum of two ballet classes and two pointe classes per week.

For students to be on pointe they must be registered and attend a minimum of two ballet classes and two pointe classes per week.

It is recommended that dancers invest in nine classes/week: three ballet classes, two pointe classes, two variations class, one contemporary/modern class, and one pas de deux class, unless informed otherwise by the Artistic Staff.

Students who wish to perform in VBC productions must be enrolled in six classes per week, including at least two ballet classes, two pointe classes, one modern class, and one variation class. These are the minimum requirements to continue to improve in knowledge, technique, and musicality.

Intermediate IV students who wish to perform in VBC productions must be enrolled in six classes per week, including at least two ballet classes, two pointe classes, one variation class, and one modern class. These are the minimum requirements to continue to improve in knowledge, technique, and musicality.

Intermediate III students who wish to perform in VBC productions must be enrolled in five classes per week: two ballet classes, two pointe classes, and one modern class. These are the minimum requirements to continue to improve in knowledge, technique, and musicality.

Students who wish to perform in VBC productions must be enrolled in four classes per week, including at least two ballet classes, one pointe class, and one modern class. These are the minimum requirements to continue to improve in knowledge, technique, and musicality.

Students who wish to perform in VBC productions must be enrolled in four classes per week: two ballet classes and two modern classes (jazz may be taken to fulfill this requirement). These are the minimum requirements to continue to improve in knowledge, technique, and musicality.

Advanced Ballet classes include Ballet, Pas de Deux, Pointe and Variations, Modern Dance, and Core Strength Training. Advanced ballet level dancers are eligible to participate in the fall contemporary performance, VBC’s annual production of Nutcracker, and the spring performance.

Intermediate IV level dancers are eligible to participate in the fall contemporary performance, VBC’s annual production of Nutcracker, and the spring performance. They may join the Touring Ensemble in order to be considered to perform at community engagement events. Separate performance fees are required to participate in productions with additional days/times for rehearsals.

Intermediate III level dancers are eligible to participate in the fall contemporary performance, VBC’s annual production of Nutcracker, and the spring performance. They may join the Touring Ensemble in order to be considered to perform at community engagement events. Separate performance fees are required to participate in productions with additional days/times for rehearsals.

Intermediate II level dancers are eligible to participate in the fall contemporary performance, VBC’s annual production of Nutcracker, and the spring performance. They may join the Touring Ensemble in order to be considered to perform at community engagement events. Separate performance fees are required to participate in these productions and Touring Ensemble with additional days/times for rehearsals.

Intermediate I dancers are eligible to participate in the fall contemporary performance, VBC’s annual production of Nutcracker, and the spring performance. Separate performance fees are required to participate in productions with additional days/times for rehearsals. Students who wish to perform in VBC productions must be enrolled in four classes per week: two ballet classes and two modern classes (jazz may be taken to fulfill this requirement).

Dancers progress to the Beginning Ballet level once they are familiar with the basic vocabulary, movements, and positions. More skills are introduced and combined with the introductory skills learned in Pre-Ballet.

Dancers progress to the Beginning Ballet level once they are familiar with the basic vocabulary, movements, and positions. More skills are introduced and combined with the introductory skills learned in Pre-Ballet.

Dancers progress to the Beginning Ballet level once they are familiar with the basic vocabulary, movements, and positions. More skills are introduced and combined with the introductory skills learned in Pre-Ballet.

The Pre-Ballet level builds on the basic skills dancers learn in creative movement and creates a more structured class setting. Dancers learn vocabulary, positions, counting, and basic combinations.

The Pre-Ballet level builds on the basic skills dancers learn in creative movement and creates a more structured class setting. Dancers learn vocabulary, positions, counting, and basic combinations.

Creative Movement classes are for children ages 4-5 and are designed to expose them to listening and moving to music. They will begin to learn basic ballet technique in a fun and engaging environment.

Mommy & Me classes are for ages 2-4 yrs and are designed to introduce them to dance in a safe environment. While called Mommy & Me, any parent or guardian is more than welcome to participate in the class with their child.

These classes are designed for Intermediate III, Intermediate IV, and Advanced dancers, students must have been on pointe for at least 1 year. Classes consist of Ballet, Pas de Deux, Character, Tap, Modern, Musical Theater, Pointe/Variations, Healthy Dancer, and Practical Dance Theory Students may enroll in a 5 day (M-F) or daily option.

These classes are designed for Beginning Ballet III, Intermediate I, and Intermediate II dancers. Classes consist of Ballet, Variations, Character, Tap, Modern, Musical Theater, Practical Dance Theory, and Healthy Dancer. Students may enroll in a 5 day (M-F) or daily option.

These classes are designed for students in Beginning Ballet I and II. Held Monday-Thursday, students will have a daily ballet class, as well as rotating classes in Character, Variations, Modern, Core/Flexibility, and Tap. Students may enroll in 4 day (M-Th) or daily option.

Pas de deux instruction is a critical component of our upper-level pre-professional dance training. The pas de deux, or “step for two,” is often the dramatic crescendo of a classical ballet. Students receive corrections from Artistic Director Dina Fadeyeva during weekly pas de deux classes.

VBC’s Fantasy Ballet Camps are designed to capture the creative spirit of our younger dancers. The ballet-themed summer camps allow students ages 3-9 to explore movement in ballet and creativity with themed craft projects, dance games, mini classes, and exposure to the music of classical composers.