Vaganova Ballet Courses

VAGANOVA SUMMER INTENSIVE
MEXICO 2026

The only ballet course in the Americas officially approved by the Vaganova Academy of Russia invites you to be part of something historic.

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Officially Approved

Course officially approved by the Vaganova Academy of Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Vaganova Academy Teachers

Russian teachers from the Vaganova Academy are coming to share the famous Vaganova Technique.

Certificate of Participation

Each student receives a certificate of participation upon completing the course.

Vaganova Ballet Academy — Академия Русского Балета им. А.Я. Вагановой

Official course partner

Program officially approved by the Vaganova Ballet Academy.
Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Course Details

Duration

2 weeks

9:00 AM — 4:30 PM

Dates

July 27 to
August 8

2026

Age

10 — 22 years

4 groups

Location

Dance Center

Mexico City

Course Teachers

Teachers from the Vaganova Ballet Academy, Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Murat Ushanov
Murat Ushanov en escena
Murat Ushanov en escena
Murat Ushanov en escena

Murat Ushanov

Course Director

Graduated from the Vaganova Academy as a dancer (2016) and in pedagogy (2022, with honors). Dancer at the Mariinsky Theatre for 5 years. Ballet teacher in Mexico for 4 years. His students win first places at the YAGP competition.

Natalia Permyakova
Natalia Permyakova en clase
Natalia Permyakova en clase

Natalia Permyakova

Vaganova Academy Teacher

Trained at the Vaganova Academy under the legendary N. M. Dudinskaya. Graduated from the Vaganova Academy as a ballet master-coach and completed postgraduate studies at the same institution. Principal dancer at the academic theaters of Saint Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Baku. Has trained numerous award-winning students at the most prestigious international competitions, who now work at the Bolshoi Theatre, the Mariinsky Theatre and the Boris Eifman Ballet. Has given masterclasses in Italy, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman and Sri Lanka.

Elena Sheshina
Elena Sheshina
Elena Sheshina
Elena Sheshina

Elena Sheshina

Vaganova Academy Teacher

Graduated from the Vaganova Academy, class of Professor N. M. Dudinskaya, with a higher education diploma as a ballet teacher. Gold medal at the International Competition "Arabesque" and in Kazan. Soloist at the Mariinsky Theatre, the Mikhailovsky Theatre and the Semper Opera in Dresden (Germany), performing Odette-Odile, Kitri, Giselle, Aurora and other principal roles. Master-coach at the Mariinsky Theatre and the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre. Currently a teacher at the Vaganova Academy.

Vaganova Summer Intensive 2026 Mexico — Official Poster

Audition

Audition is mandatory

To ensure the professional level of the program, all applicants must pass an audition. There are two options:

In-person

$500 MXN

Mexico City · March 15

Online

Free

Video submission

Register for the audition

Groups

G1

10 — 11 years

Audition requirements

Barra

  • Plié y Grand Plié
  • Battement tendu
  • Battement fondu
  • Adagio
  • Grand Battement
G2

12 — 13 years

Audition requirements

Barra

  • Plié y Grand Plié
  • Battement tendu
  • Battement fondu
  • Adagio
  • Grand Battement

Centro

  • Adagio
  • Pirouettes en dehors y en dedans
  • Diagonal de giros
G3

14 — 15 years

Audition requirements

Barra

  • Plié y Grand Plié
  • Battement tendu
  • Battement fondu
  • Adagio
  • Grand Battement

Centro

  • Adagio
  • Pirouettes en dehors y en dedans
  • Diagonal de giros

Saltos

  • Petit Allegro
  • Saltos Medianos
  • Grand Allegro

Puntas

  • Relevé
  • Echappé con Sissonne simple
  • Pirouettes
  • Sissonne Ouverte
G4

16 — 22 years

Audition requirements

Barra

  • Plié y Grand Plié
  • Battement tendu
  • Battement fondu
  • Adagio
  • Grand Battement

Centro

  • Adagio
  • Pirouettes en dehors y en dedans
  • Diagonal de giros

Saltos

  • Petit Allegro
  • Saltos Medianos
  • Grand Allegro

Puntas

  • Relevé
  • Echappé con Sissonne simple
  • Pirouettes
  • Sissonne Ouverte

What our students say

“
In 2023 I had the opportunity to attend the summer course at the Vaganova Academy and take classes inside the prestigious school in Russia with the academy's teachers and I loved it, only traveling to Russia is very complicated, many hours flying, different layovers to reach the…
Sofía Ortega Bravo

Sofía Ortega Bravo

Student

“
Since I was little, I had always dreamed of the opportunity to go to the Vaganova Academy, but it always felt very far away and almost impossible to reach. That's why I am very grateful for this project by teacher Murat Ushanov, because thanks to the Vaganova Summer Intensive, I…
Alana Marroquín

Alana Marroquín

Student

“
The desire to get closer to the Vaganova Academy is finally near and accessible. What seemed like a distant and almost impossible dream is finally becoming a reality for dancers. I dare say it is a dream come true for me and for all those who seek to get closer to the roots of ballet. It is a great opportunity!
Federica Döring

Federica Döring

Student

Cost

Regular price

$2,400

USD

$42,000 MXN

Special price

$2,000

USD

$35,000 MXN

Registration before April 1

The cost includes all classes during the two weeks of the program and a certificate of participation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The age range is 10 to 22 years, divided into 4 groups (G1–G4). However, exceptions may be considered for students outside this range (from 9 years or over 22) if they demonstrate a professional level and mastery of classical ballet technique.
Yes. The course is designed for students with prior training in classical ballet. That's why the audition is mandatory: it allows us to evaluate each applicant's technical level and assign them to the appropriate group.
Yes. All applicants must pass an audition to ensure the professional level of the program. There are two options: in-person in Mexico City ($500 MXN) or online via video submission (free).
You must send a video showing the exercises required for your age group. It is completely free and can be done from anywhere.
Classes are from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Saturday, with a one and a half hour break for lunch and recovery.
The cost includes all classes during the two weeks of the program and a certificate of participation. Each group has a different class program based on age and technical level.
Yes. It is possible to split the payment into two parts: the first half in March (this payment reserves your spot in the course) and the second half in July (this payment confirms your access to the program).
The teachers are teachers from the Vaganova Academy in Saint Petersburg, Russia, who come to share the famous Vaganova Technique directly in Mexico.Vaganova Academy teachers
Classes are taught in Russian with translation, English and Spanish, depending on the teacher.
Leotard, skirt, tights, soft ballet slippers, pointe shoes, character shoes, white tutu, character skirt and fan.
Dance Center, Monte Athos 145, Lomas de Chapultepec IV Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11000 Mexico City, CDMX. View on Google Maps

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