Academy of Russian Ballet

Registration is now open for our 1st Winter Intensive!

❄️December 27-29, 2023❄️

Students will receive 3 hours of classes in Technique, Pointe, & Conditioning from our special guests Misha Tchoupakov & Marina Saladino.

The intensive is open to all area students Advanced Intermediate and above (ARB Level 5 and up). Class sizes are limited so register now to secure your space. Don’t miss out on your chance to train with some of the most renowned Master Teachers at the area’s only Outstanding School! Let’s “work smart, not hard” this Winter Break.

What an absolutely fantastic Nutcracker! Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of our 18th annual Nut on just stunning performances yesterday. Our first show had almost 1000 patrons and the second show wasn’t far behind!

We can never express how grateful we are to each and every one of you for constant support, encouragement, devotion of time, and commitment to hard work and excellence. Watching the dancers take the stage and come alive is our ultimate reward as teachers and mentors.

Dancers, we are very proud of you all and we had so much joy watching you all perform yesterday. You performed with much aplomb and maturity beyond your years. You should be pleased with yourselves as we are of you!

Rest up tomorrow (No classes for Level 5-8 in Herndon)

Much love,
Yuri and Jasmine

🦃Thanksgiving FLASH sale🦃

Save 25% on select tickets to our 18th annual production of “The Nutcracker” this coming Saturday, November 25th at 2pm & 6pm. (Discount for online purchase only, sale dates 11/22, 11/23, & 11/24)

Use code: TURKEY25

Make magical memories with your family this weekend and welcome the holiday season! Why trek into the city when you can support local talent right here?

https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/northern-virginia-ballet-the-nutcracker

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We are less than two weeks away from our performances of “The Nutcracker”! Select tickets are still available; order yours today to ensure prime seating!

Our production is family friendly and the perfect way to welcome in the holiday season! Why go into the City when you can support local talent and dreams right here in town?

https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/northern-virginia-ballet-the-nutcracker

Tickets are now on sale for our 18th Annual production of “The Nutcracker”! Our family friendly, traditional version of the beloved classic is the perfect way to welcome the holiday season!

Featuring exquisite costuming, imported European sets, and the award winning dancers of ARB plus special guests, this is the not to be missed performance of the area! Why go into the City when you can support local talent and small business right here in your own backyard?

The 2pm show was completely sold out last year; we highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance!

Saturday, November 25th at 2pm & 6pm

Adults: $35.00
Seniors/Children/Military: $25.00

https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/northern-virginia-ballet-the-nutcracker

Hylton Performing Arts Center
George Mason University
10960 George Mason Circle
Manassas, VA 20109
703-993-7759 (Box Office)

PC: Jeri Tidwell Photography

Tickets are now on sale for our 18th Annual production of “The Nutcracker”! Our family friendly, traditional version of the beloved classic is the perfect way to welcome the holiday season!

Featuring exquisite costuming, imported European sets, and the award winning dancers of ARB plus special guests, this is the not to be missed performance of the area! Why go into the City when you can support local talent and small business right here in your own backyard?

The 2pm show was completely sold out last year; we highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance!

Saturday, November 25th at 2pm & 6pm

Adults: $35.00
Seniors/Children/Military: $25.00

https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/northern-virginia-ballet-the-nutcracker

Hylton Performing Arts Center
George Mason University
10960 George Mason Circle
Manassas, VA 20109
703-993-7759 (Box Office)

PC: Jeri Tidwell Photography

We’re celebrating with and the many incredible Outstanding Schools in the . 🎉🎉🎊💜

(Check out our logo on the trailer!)

Happy World Ballet Day!! We are very honored to have been invited to collaborate on this incredible project with YAGP and other Outstanding Schools from around the world! Tune into us in Class #2 and Class #4!

Yet another reason ARB is the region’s preeminent choice for truly top level training!

YAGP World Ballet Day ~ Collaborative Ballet Class #1 Happy World Ballet Day from the YAGP Family! In honor of this special holiday, YAGP has collaborated with leading dance institutions from around the world, i...

❄️Special Offer for Scouts❄️

We are pleased to once again offer our renowned Scout package at this year’s production of “The Nutcracker” on 11/25 at 2pm.

The Scout Offer featires the following:
-Reserved seating together as a troop
-Pre show activities with Cast members
-Post performance Q&A with the Artistic Director
-Backstage & Onstage Tour
-Meet & Greet with the Dancers

Our package is one of the best in the area and generally attended by 250-300 scouts. Make sure to order your tickets early to reserve your groups space!

The offer is also open to Boy Scouts, American Heritage, etc.

Scouts/Siblings: $18.00
Leaders/Parents: $25.00

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❄️Winter Intensive 2023❄️

ARB is very exciting to announce our first Winter Intensive featuring special guests Misha Tchoupakov & Marina Saladino!

Students Adv. Intermediate-Advanced (ARB level 5 and up) will spend 4 hours a day in Technique, Pointe/PrePointe, & Strength over the course of three days.

Spaces are very limited and registration is now open. (Our YAGP competitors are automatically enrolled)

Let’s work smart, not hard together over Winter Break and prepare for the Spring season!

When: December 27-29, 2023. 11am-3pm
Where: ARB Herndon
Cost: $300.00

We are so very proud of our students for completing quite a marathon of a weekend in the studio. Not only did they have a full schedule of Nutcracker and YAGP rehearsals, they spent almost 9 hours over two days working with the incomparable Maeghan McHale learning choreography for a new piece called, “In Plain Sight”.

It was definitely a test of dedication, endurance, and mental fortitude but they did it!

We are so grateful to be able to bring so many varied experiences and opportunities to our students. They aren’t just dance experiences, they’re life lessons.💜

Rest well ladies, you earned it! ✨

Flying into an incredibly busy weekend at ARB! 🎉🎊

-Nutcracker Rehearsals
-YAGP Rehearsals
-And we welcome the amazing Maeghan McHale to set a new large ensemble!

It’s going to be a very long, exhausting but fun few days. Please remember to rest when you can, lightly stretch/foam roll to reduce soreness, and pack energizing snacks.

Dancer: Ava, Level 8
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A few scenes from Week 3 of Nutcracker rehearsals!

Battle and Snow are set and now are in cleaning mode, Party Scene is in progress, Flowers is 2/3 complete.

Next up are setting the Act 2 Divertissements and putting together Party Scene!

Keep up the good work everyone and continue to review during free moments!

with the Clock Dwarves from Cinderella! Even though we are focused on Nutcracker, we are excited to bring the magical fairytale of Cinderella back to the Merchant Hall stage of in May!

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It may only be mid-October but we are already dreaming of Nutcracker!

Tickets are now on sale for our 17th annual production of the beloved holiday classic. Why travel into the city when you can support incredible local talent right here?

Adults: $35.00, Children/Seniors/Military: $25.00

Saturday, November 25th at 2pm & 6pm

Hylton Performing Arts Center
George Mason University
Manassas, VA 20109

https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/northern-virginia-ballet-the-nutcracker

Dancer: Finalist Gigi Brown
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Academy of Russian Ballet NoVa’s premier ballet school in Herndon & Manassas. 4x YAGP Outstanding Teacher & Outstanding School

Week 2 of Nutcracker rehearsals on the horizon!

Tickets are now on sale for our November 25th performances (2pm and 6pm). We recommend reserving seats early; our 2pm show completely sold out and 6pm had extremely limited availability last year.

Ticket link below!

https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/northern-virginia-ballet-the-nutcracker

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All smiles because Nutcracker rehearsals begin this weekend! Tickets go on sale on October 1; we completely sold out the 2pm performance and had very limited seating options for the 6pm show so we recommend reserving your seats early!

Did you know that ARB accepts new students year round? It’s never too late to join our program!

Contact us today to learn more!

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Dancer:
Design: .housley

Academy of Russian Ballet NoVa’s premier ballet school in Herndon & Manassas. 4x YAGP Outstanding Teacher & Outstanding School

🎉🎉 Finally!!🎉🎉
Congratulations to Saturday Level 5/6 class on being the first class in the new expansion! While we’re still finishing up the large studio and waiting areas, we will begin using the smaller studio this week.

Thank you for your continued patience!

with a flashback picture to Sleeping Beauty!

Each tutu is an individual piece of art and we’re quite proud of the collection we’ve amassed over the years.

Happy ! Celebrate with a great “attitude”! 🎉🥰

That feeling!! 🌟🌟
While fall classes began two weeks ago, we are still accepting new students! Contact us today to learn more!

Dancer: .m.winters , Finalist

Congratulations on a great show today Arts Alive! We are always proud of how willing our students are to perform; any stage time is experience and growth. 🌟

We had many compliments from audience members on your performances!

Congratulations to the cast of Nutcracker 2023 on a wonderful audition weekend! This is our largest cast to date and we have a lot of difficult decisions to make this coming week. 🎄🎄🎄

🎄Nutcracker Auditions🎄

Manassas: Friday, September 8th
6-6:30pm Mandatory Parent Meeting
6:30-6:45 Levels 1-3
6:45-7:00 Levels 4 & 5
7:00-7:30 Levels 6 & 7

Herndon: Saturday, September 9th
2-2:30pm Mandatory Parent Meeting
2:30-2:45pm Levels 1-3
2:45-3:15pm Levels 4-6
3:15-4:15pm Levels 7 & 8

We can’t wait to see you all this weekend!

"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." ~Pele

Are you ready to take your training to the next level? Contact us today to learn how we can help you achieve your dreams. We have the knowledge, experience, and record of success unequaled in the area to ensure you receive the best education possible.

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Dancer: Graelyn, Level 7 .ballerina

Academy of Russian Ballet NoVa’s premier ballet school in Herndon & Manassas. 4x YAGP Outstanding Teacher & Outstanding School

It’s not too late to schedule your evaluation for the 2023-2024 season and join the region’s preeminent ballet school.

What sets us apart?
🌟YAGP Outstanding School directed by the area’s only 4 time YAGP Outstanding Teacher award recipients, Yuri & Jasmine Nikitenko.
🌟Students perform all roles in professional level productions throughout the year.
🌟All teachers have extensive professional experience/training, have children educational experience, and many have BA and MA Degrees.
🌟Our students are dancing professionally in companies such as Stuttgart Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, City Ballet of San Diego, and more!
🌟Our students are accepted to acclaimed Dance Programs in Universities around the country…many with scholarships!
🌟We are family owned and operated. Our Directors are actually in the studio teaching classes and rehearsing students most days; they work solely at ARB.
🌟 We offer classes for students as young as 2.5 years old!

ARB isn’t just a dance studio, it’s our life’s passion. Come experience the ARB difference and see how we can help you achieve your goals!

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Academy of Russian Ballet NoVa’s premier ballet school in Herndon & Manassas. 4x YAGP Outstanding Teacher & Outstanding School

Expansion update!🎉

-The pass through between the two spaces is done!
-The walls are done!
-Painting is almost done!
-And new light fixtures being updated in the original studios!

We’re so excited!!

“Don’t bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.” – William Faulkner

Are you ready to better yourself in 2023/2024? Contact us today to learn more how we can help you take the next step to achieving your goals!

As the region’s only YAGP Outstanding School directed by the area’s only 4 time Outstanding Teacher awardees Yuri and Jasmine Nikitenko, we have the knowledge and experience needed to guide you on a path to achieving your dreams.

Dancer: Autumn, Level 6
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