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Preparation for the Future

 

Vassiliev Academy is actively involved with our Student's employment prospects after graduation, providing each graduating student with the necessary audition package including CVs, Video Audition Materials, Photos, and the appropriate contacts for directors and companies of their choice. We see the presentation for company employment as an important part of a dancer's training and stand against the idea that students are simply "on their own" after completion of their training. Vassiliev Academy will do everything to develop and  improve the employablility of our Students so that they may secure opportunities for their future. 

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Technique, Artistry, Diversity

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VACB strives to develop young dancers with strong classical technique, artistry, musicality, purity of line, and a high level of performance quality. The academy offers a rich and stimulating program taught by highly experienced teachers and guest artists of international prestige.

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The Academy challenges students to achieve their very best, and provide opportunities for students to develop their full potential as dance artists. As a result, students of the academy receive intense training in preparation for competitions held throughout the United States and Europe, as well as to receive contract offers to ballet companies.

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Under the direction of  Mr. Vassiliev, along with his extensive knowledge and decades of experience, has developed a teaching curriculum, focusing on Vaganova, Balanchine, and English styles of ballet techniques.   The diversity of ballet techniques that Mr. Vassiliev implores as a teacher enables students to easily adapt to repertoires and companies in America and Europe.

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Star of Canaan Dance

​International Ballet Competition
July 31st, 2018 Hong Kong

Student: Tais Morello

The Vassiliev Academy Studios and City Center  halls are designed to provide our community with safe in-person instruction as well as clean & healthy boarding. The following information represents an overview of the COVID-19-related safety and sanitation protocols we are following for on-site participation during the 2021 – 2022 academic year. Please note that New York City “Key to NYC” regulations require all students taking dance classes in New York City to be vaccinated in the following programs: Children and Youth Programming, Open Class Programming, and all Summer Programs. Key to NYC does not permit any medical or religious exemptions. No student is required to participate in any program or environment in which they are not comfortable. 

 

NYC Trainee Division

  • All dancers are required to be fully vaccinated, as well as receiving a booster dose upon eligibility.

  • Multi-layer masks are required at all times within the building, including during all classes. N95, KN95, and N94 masks are recommended. Masks with valves are not permitted.

  • A negative COVID-19 diagnostic test must be submitted for the start of each semester. A PCR result from testing within the 5 days prior OR a Rapid test result from testing within the 3 days prior is required to join onsite.

  • Health Screening must be honestly completed to enter the building. Failure to disclose illness or to properly/timely report symptoms could result in expulsion or removal from the program.

Ventilation 


Our ventilation systems use recommended MERV 13 or higher air filters. They continue to maximize fresh air intake for proper fresh air turnover in all our stage, theater, studios, and lobby spaces.

Cleaning


In accordance with CDC, state (NY Forward), and local guidelines, we have employed a comprehensive slate of new cleaning protocols and increased frequency to ensure that all points of contact are cleaned and sanitized before and after every performance.

Artists, crew, staff, and audiences are encouraged to wash their hands frequently.

Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the Studios.

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