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Academy of Russian Ballet
4.8 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Ballet school in Manassas, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (703) 368-2268
- Website & schedule academyofrussianballetva.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My son loves the opportunity to entertain and perform during winter and Spring programs!”
“Perfect for a high school student who wants to balance dance with high school.”
“The studio set high standards to prepare the kids for pre-professional opportunities if they want it or a no pressure approach if that works better for your child.”
What families & students say
“Their training techniques lay a solid foundation for their students, which in my daughter, have been praised by outside dance professionals.”
“My child's progression was being monitored starting on her first day as a beginner, and she has progressed through their program steadily ever since.”
“My son loves the opportunity to entertain and perform during winter and Spring programs!”
“Beautiful studio, strong classical technique, and kind but demanding instructors who really know what they’re doing.”
“And there are a lot of opportunities to dance in productions/on stage.”
“The studio set high standards to prepare the kids for pre-professional opportunities if they want it or a no pressure approach if that works better for your child.”
From the reviews
My child has been a part of this family-oriented studio since 2009. Yuri and Jasmine Nikitenko have struck a very rare balance of putting their students and the quality of their training before their business itself. With that, they are still able to increase their success within Northern Virginia.
We recently moved to this studio, and I am beyond thrilled. The owners of this studio won the teacher award for the past two years at YAGP. My daughter is receiving excellent Instruction and technique.
My student came from another ballet school, and the advancement was noticeable within the first class. I really admire the commitment and excellence of the faculty at ARB. They put up 2 professional shows every year, and you can't tell that they're students only.
Outstanding ballet instruction by award-winning instructors. Family atmosphere, lots of classes for the serious dancer, and casual, alike. My daughter danced here for years and we both thoroughly enjoyed the experience!
Your first ballet class at Academy of Russian Ballet
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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