Vostrikov Academy of Ballet - Dance studio in Winchester, Virginia
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Vostrikov Academy of Ballet

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20 West Cork Street

Winchester, Virginia 22601

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
39 programs

About Vostrikov Academy of Ballet

Vostrikov Academy of Ballet, located in Winchester, Virginia, is a premier dance studio dedicated to fostering a love for the art of dance, particularly classical ballet. Founded in 1989, the academy offers a comprehensive dance education for students of all ages and skill levels, nurturing creative expression and technical development in a supportive environment. Their diverse curriculum encompasses Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Modern dance. The academy features a dedicated Young Children's Program, including Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet/Pre-Tap, and foundational classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, and Hip-hop. As students progress, they advance through Junior, Intermediate, and Advanced levels, with specialized training in Ballet/Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, and Tap. Accomplished Ballet dancers aged 8 and older are encouraged to audition for the associated Virginia Youth Ballet's children's story ballets, including the annual "The Nutcracker" production. Under the guidance of esteemed faculty such as Gennadi and Susan Vostrikov, Artistic Director Melissa Kauffmann, and directors Faith Lees Biddulph, Claire Bloom, Beth Sager, Jennifer Turman Bayliss, and Liz Palffy, students receive exceptional instruction. The academy offers a variety of summer programs, including 'Story Ballet Adventures' and 'Jazz/Hip-hop Camp,' alongside weekly classes and intensive sessions led by guest artists like Chris Bloom and Gabrielle Sprauve. Private and semi-private lessons are also available. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Vostrikov Academy of Ballet and Virginia Youth Ballet rely on community support to provide performance opportunities and outreach programs, enriching the arts for both students and the wider community.

Styles offered at Vostrikov Academy of Ballet

Programs from Vostrikov Academy of Ballet

39 programs available

Classes

Beginning Pointe

Junior level classes continue the dance education of students who have completed the Beginning level or have a similar level of training or ability. Dancers expand upon the fundamentals they have learned and continue to develop technique, musicality, and artistry.

TBD
Intermediate/Advanced Intensive
$350.00

Provides an opportunity for dancers to study with resident and guest instructors to further enhance their dance training in the areas of ballet, pointe, repertoire, jazz, modern, and contemporary.

August 4-8, 2025
Hip-hop 1

VAB classes for children ages 3 to 7 provide a nurturing atmosphere that encourages young dancers to express themselves through their innate love of music and movement. The classes focus on basic skills, coordination, and musicality, laying an excellent foundation for VAB's progressive dance training program.

Friday 4:30 - 5:30
Creative Movement

VAB classes for children ages 3 to 7 provide a nurturing atmosphere that encourages young dancers to express themselves through their innate love of music and movement. The classes focus on basic skills, coordination, and musicality, laying an excellent foundation for VAB's progressive dance training program.

Friday 4:30 - 5:30
Lyrical/Contemporary 1

Junior level classes continue the dance education of students who have completed the Beginning level or have a similar level of training or ability. Dancers expand upon the fundamentals they have learned and continue to develop technique, musicality, and artistry.

Friday 5:30 - 6:30
Lyrical/Contemporary 1

VAB classes for children ages 3 to 7 provide a nurturing atmosphere that encourages young dancers to express themselves through their innate love of music and movement. The classes focus on basic skills, coordination, and musicality, laying an excellent foundation for VAB's progressive dance training program.

Friday 5:30 - 6:30
Int-Adv Ballet/Pointe

Must have faculty recommendation to register for Intermediate-Advanced level classes

M & W 6:30 - 8:00
Int Ballet/Pointe

Must have faculty recommendation to register for Intermediate-Advanced level classes

M & W 6:30 - 8:00
Junior Ballet

Junior level classes continue the dance education of students who have completed the Beginning level or have a similar level of training or ability. Dancers expand upon the fundamentals they have learned and continue to develop technique, musicality, and artistry.

Mon & Wed 5:30 - 6:30
Beginning Ballet 2A

VAB classes for children ages 3 to 7 provide a nurturing atmosphere that encourages young dancers to express themselves through their innate love of music and movement. The classes focus on basic skills, coordination, and musicality, laying an excellent foundation for VAB's progressive dance training program.

Monday 4:30 - 5:30
Conditioning

Highly recommended for all intermediate to advanced dancers to Increase muscle strength, balance, flexibility, and endurance to improve dance technique and decrease risk of injury.

Monday 5:30 - 6:30
Beginning Ballet 2B

VAB classes for children ages 3 to 7 provide a nurturing atmosphere that encourages young dancers to express themselves through their innate love of music and movement. The classes focus on basic skills, coordination, and musicality, laying an excellent foundation for VAB's progressive dance training program.

Monday & Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30
Advanced Ballet

Must have faculty recommendation to register for Intermediate-Advanced level classes

Monday & Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00
Lyrical/Contemporary 2

Must have faculty recommendation to register for Intermediate-Advanced level classes

Thursday 4:30 - 5:30
Lyrical/Contemporary 2

Junior level classes continue the dance education of students who have completed the Beginning level or have a similar level of training or ability. Dancers expand upon the fundamentals they have learned and continue to develop technique, musicality, and artistry.

Thursday 4:30 - 5:30
Pre-ballet/Pre-Tap

VAB classes for children ages 3 to 7 provide a nurturing atmosphere that encourages young dancers to express themselves through their innate love of music and movement. The classes focus on basic skills, coordination, and musicality, laying an excellent foundation for VAB's progressive dance training program.

Thursday 4:30 - 5:30
Lyrical/Contemporary 3

Must have faculty recommendation to register for Intermediate-Advanced level classes

Thursday 5:30 - 6:30
Junior Jazz

Junior level classes continue the dance education of students who have completed the Beginning level or have a similar level of training or ability. Dancers expand upon the fundamentals they have learned and continue to develop technique, musicality, and artistry.

Thursday 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Advanced Tap

Must have faculty recommendation to register for Intermediate-Advanced level classes

Thursday 6:30 - 7:30
Intermediate Tap

Must have faculty recommendation to register for Intermediate-Advanced level classes

Thursday 6:30 - 7:30
Hip-hop 2

Must have faculty recommendation to register for Intermediate-Advanced level classes

Tuesday 4:30 - 5:30
Hip-hop 2

Junior level classes continue the dance education of students who have completed the Beginning level or have a similar level of training or ability. Dancers expand upon the fundamentals they have learned and continue to develop technique, musicality, and artistry.

Tuesday 4:30 - 5:30
Beginning Jazz

VAB classes for children ages 3 to 7 provide a nurturing atmosphere that encourages young dancers to express themselves through their innate love of music and movement. The classes focus on basic skills, coordination, and musicality, laying an excellent foundation for VAB's progressive dance training program.

Tuesday 4:30 - 5:30
Pre-Ballet/Pre-Tap

VAB classes for children ages 3 to 7 provide a nurturing atmosphere that encourages young dancers to express themselves through their innate love of music and movement. The classes focus on basic skills, coordination, and musicality, laying an excellent foundation for VAB's progressive dance training program.

Tuesday 4:30 - 5:30
Modern

Must have faculty recommendation to register for Intermediate-Advanced level classes

Tuesday 5:30 - 6:45
Beginning Tap

VAB classes for children ages 3 to 7 provide a nurturing atmosphere that encourages young dancers to express themselves through their innate love of music and movement. The classes focus on basic skills, coordination, and musicality, laying an excellent foundation for VAB's progressive dance training program.

Tuesday 5:30 - 6:15
Junior Tap

Junior level classes continue the dance education of students who have completed the Beginning level or have a similar level of training or ability. Dancers expand upon the fundamentals they have learned and continue to develop technique, musicality, and artistry.

Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Advanced Jazz

Must have faculty recommendation to register for Intermediate-Advanced level classes

Tuesday 6:45 - 8:15
Weekly Junior, Intermediate, and Advanced Classes

Classes in ballet and/or jazz/modern/contemporary dance to maintain and further develop technique and artistry.

June 24-July 24
Junior Ballet
$130.00

Recommended and encouraged for dancers who have completed Ballet 4 or equivalent as determined by VAB faculty. Please email vostrikovsacademy@gmail.com if dancer is new to VAB or visiting.

Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-5:30
Junior Jazz/ Lyrical
$130.00

Recommended for dancers approximately 9-11 years with prior dance experience. Please email vostrikovsacademy@gmail.com for experience requirements.

Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:30
Intermediate/ Advanced Ballet
$160.00

Recommended and encouraged for dancers who have completed Ballet 7 or equivalent as determined by VAB faculty. Please email vostrikovsacademy@gmail.com for placement suggestions if your dancer is new to VAB or is a visiting summer student.

Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-7:00
Intermediate /Advanced Jazz/Lyrical/Contemporary
$160.00

Recommended and encouraged for dancers ages 12+ with at least four years of jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and/or modern. Please email vostrikovsacademy@gmail.com for placement recommendations.

Tuesday and Thursday 7:00-8:30
Beginning Ballet 1

VAB classes for children ages 3 to 7 provide a nurturing atmosphere that encourages young dancers to express themselves through their innate love of music and movement. The classes focus on basic skills, coordination, and musicality, laying an excellent foundation for VAB's progressive dance training program.

Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30
Intermediate Jazz

Must have faculty recommendation to register for Intermediate-Advanced level classes

Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30

Workshops

Contemporary and Ballet Workshop
$225.00

An opportunity for intermediate and advanced dancers to study with master guest artists Chris Bloom and Gabrielle Sprauve of Ballet Hispanico.

July 28 - Aug 1: M, W, F 9:00-12:00 and T/Th 9:00-10:30

Camps

Jazz/Hip-hop Camp
$150.00

An energetic fun-filled week with jazz and hip-hop classes, related art/craft projects, with a culminating performance. Participants will enjoy a week of jazz and hip-hop classes, choreography, and art projects culminating with a performance on stage for friends and family!

M-F
Petite Dancer
$150.00

Integrates the theme of a classical ballet with ballet technique classes, art projects, and a performance opportunity. Built around classical ballet themes such as Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty , participants enjoy a week of ballet classes, choreography, and art projects culminating with a performance on stage for friends and family!

M-F
Story Ballet Adventures
$150.00

A delightful program that incorporates ballet classes, classic children’s stories, crafts, and a performance opportunity. Inspired by beloved story books, each day is an exciting adventure, complete with a ballet class, choreography, and arts and crafts. At the end of the week, Story Ballet Adventurers will perform on stage for friends and family!

M-F

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Vostrikov Academy of Ballet?

Call Vostrikov Academy of Ballet at (540) 665-0343 or visit https://www.virginiayouthballet.org/.

What is the best way to contact Vostrikov Academy of Ballet?

The quickest way is to call (540) 665-0343 or visit https://www.virginiayouthballet.org/.

Does Vostrikov Academy of Ballet have Saturday classes?

Yes, Vostrikov Academy of Ballet is open Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

What days is Vostrikov Academy of Ballet open?

Vostrikov Academy of Ballet is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Does Vostrikov Academy of Ballet have a website?

Yes, you can find Vostrikov Academy of Ballet online at https://www.virginiayouthballet.org/.