Teacher workshop participants will have the opportunity to extend their academic and practical knowledge and explore a range of topics in greater depth in the company of their peers. All classes are led by acclaimed professors and offer a supportive environment for critical discussion as well as practical demonstration.
There will also be opportunities to explore and discover local cultural, historical, and artistic treasures.
Curriculum Overview
The Vaganova Syllabus teacher workshop curriculum is a lecture series including practical demonstration and includes the following:
- Vaganova Classical Ballet Method
- Level A – Teachers of intermediate and advanced level students
- Level B – Teachers of beginner level students
- Classical Choreography by Marius Petipa, Alexander Gorsky, and other influential figures
- Partnering
- Anatomy for Teachers
All teachers will receive an official Continuing Education Certificate in the Vaganova Method upon completion of the teacher workshop.
2026 Program Dates
Session 1: June 22 – July 4 (2-week program)
Arrival: Sunday, June 21, (10:00am to 5:00pm)
Departure: Saturday, July 4th, (10:00am to 3:00pm)
Session 2: July 6 – August 1 (4-week program)
Arrival: Sunday, July 5th, (10:00am to 5:00pm)
Departure: Saturday, August 1st, (10:00am to 3:00pm)
Transportation provided to and from the airport:
$95.00 from BDL (Hartford, CT)
$200.00 from Boston (Logan Airport)
Tuition
2-week program ($3,950) and 4-week program ($7,350) Includes…
- Classes
- Housing
- 3 meals a day
- 24/7 chaperone supervision
- Field trips
Financial assistance available. Please contact us, we will be happy to work with you!
Non-refundable deposit of $500 is due by February 15th; full tuition is due by April 15th.
February 1st program sign-up includes a 5% discount on tuition.
Payment methods
- Please make checks payable to:
Cosmopolitan Ballet Theatre
28 Owen Drive
Amherst, MA 01002 - or PayPal: CBTUSA12@gmail.com
- or Venmo: @Irina-Vakhromeeva
Enrollment
Teacher Workshop Participants please send resume / CV along with copies of professional certificates and diplomas.
Cosmopolitan Ballet Theatre
28 Owen Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
(409) 795-9347
Teacher Application Packet
A minimum of 15 teachers per workshop is required to run the program.