Saturday, December 5th
Master Classes
- Ballet: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Pointe / Variations: 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
- Contemporary: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
7:30 PM: Q&A with Valentina Barsukova
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Sunday, December 6th
Evaluation Showcase: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Each dancer receives a 15-minute time slot to perform a ballet variation and/or contemporary solo. Please bring your costume.
Top industry professionals will offer critiques and feedback on:
- Costumes
- Presentation
- Variation choice
- Ways to individually feel more prepared to compete at an elite ballet competition
For Experienced Ballet Competitors
Already competing at YAGP, ADC/IBC, or WBAC? Perform your variation and receive valuable feedback from Mrs. Valentina Barsukova, whose students have been successful in the ballet competition world for over 30 years. Refine costumes, presentation, and variation choice, and leave with individual guidance to feel more prepared for elite ballet competition.
For Dancers New to Ballet Competitions
If you are coming from the conventional dance world, learn how ballet competitions differ, how to prepare, what judges look for, and what to expect. Leave with the knowledge and confidence to step into the ballet competition world fully prepared.
Tuition
Pricing
Master Classes
Ballet / Pointe$50
Contemporary$40
All classes$90 / $80
Solo Evaluation
15-minute time slot$45
Payment
Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal
- Venmo @valentina-barsukova
- Zelle(248) 550-6056
- PayPaldgoryachko@outlook.com
Meet Our
Faculty
Learn from industry professionals. Be inspired. Be prepared. Be your best.
Valentina Barsukova
30 years experience. Well recognized in the YAGP community.
- 6× YAGP Best Teacher Award
- Multiple YAGP Outstanding School Awards
- Her alumni dance with Stanislavsky Theatre, Miami City Ballet, Ballet West, Hungarian State Ballet, BalletMet, Complexions, Martha Graham Company, and more
Rebecca Graw
Her choreography consistently receives top honors at YAGP and WBAC, plus first-place awards and finals qualifications.
- Developed her own contemporary technique syllabus
- Selected to choreograph the Gala opening number at WBAC Finals
- Offers training, master classes, and intensives across the country
Natalya Makina
- Principal Dancer at Perm Ballet
- Has taught ballet and contemporary at Valentina’s School of Ballet
- An instrumental part of our students’ success
Christie Sciturro Garcia
- Corps de Ballet member of Miami City Ballet for 17 years
- YAGP Chicago Grand Prix winner
- Invited to YAGP Finals
Location
Valentina’s School of Ballet
Engelwood Center
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