Business Details
20 Years
experience
Premier Ballet Training in Northern Virginia
Since our establishment in 2006, The Academy of Russian Ballet has quickly become recognized as one of the preeminent ballet schools in Northern Virginia. Our students have won awards at Youth America Grand Prix sixteen years in a row and have performed at International Festivals. They are being accepted to top National and International ballet programs including the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow, the John Cranko School in Germany, and the Royal Ballet School in London. Our Directors, Yuri and Jasmine Nikitenko, are three-time recipients of the Outstanding Teacher Award at Youth America Grand Prix. ARB provides its students with a complete classical training program instructed by a renowned, international faculty.Our students are provided with ample professional performance experience in which they perform most roles and share the stage with international guest artists. They are educated on not just technical levels but the historical and cultural aspects of the art. We truly believe everyone can dance and benefit from studying in a strong program whether or not they have professional aspirations. Our faculty strives to be role models and to provide each student with a positive experience. Students learn the importance of dedication, hard work, collaboration amongst peers, and achieving personal best. We are committed to maintaining our reputation as Northern Virginia's premiere Ballet academy.
Services
Ballet Training
Summer Intensives
Performance Opportunities
Faculty Masterclasses
Youth America Grand Prix Preparation
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Award-winning instructors with 17 years of excellence in ballet training
- Students accepted into top international ballet programs annually
- Comprehensive curriculum combining technique and cultural education
- Performance opportunities with international guest artists
- Flexible class schedules across two Northern Virginia locations
Services
Ballet Training
Our comprehensive ballet curriculum develops technical mastery and artistic expression. Students receive classical training from internationally recognized instructors with proven success preparing dancers for professional careers. The program combines rigorous technique with cultural context and performance experience.
Summer Intensives
DC Metro Area summer programs offer concentrated training with guest artists and master instructors. These immersive experiences include daily technique classes, pointe work, variations, and performance preparation. Participants receive personalized feedback to accelerate their development.
Performance Opportunities
Students perform in professional venues like Hylton Performing Arts Center through annual productions of The Nutcracker, Spring Ballet, and End of Year Showcase. These events feature student dancers sharing the stage with international guest artists in full-length classical productions.
Faculty Masterclasses
Periodic masterclasses with renowned instructors provide additional learning opportunities. Past instructors include Igor Sapotko, Alisher Saburov, and Vadim Bogomolov. These sessions offer fresh perspectives and advanced training techniques for intermediate and advanced students.
Competition Preparation
Specialized training for Youth America Grand Prix and other regional competitions. Our instructors develop competition-ready repertoire, provide mock adjudications, and offer performance coaching. Students have consistently won awards at YAGP for 16 consecutive years.
People
Yuri Nikitenko
Artistic Director
Graduated from A.V. Seleznev Choreographic Institute, former principal dancer with multiple international companies, and three-time Outstanding Teacher Award recipient at Youth America Grand Prix.
Jasmine Nikitenko
Artistic Director
Manassas native with BA in History from George Mason University, former professional dancer, and three-time Outstanding Teacher Award recipient at Youth America Grand Prix.
Olivia Herritt
Instructor
Teaches ballet and tap to lower school students with experience preparing dancers for pointe work and transition to pre-professional programs.
Julie DeGregario Ohrnberger
Instructor
Summa cum laude graduate from George Mason University with extensive performance experience in New York and Houston dance companies.
Kimberly Henderson
Office Manager
Manages administrative operations and student services for the academy's two Northern Virginia locations.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for ballet training?
We offer programs for children as young as 3 through adult learners, with progressive levels from beginner to pre-professional.
Do you offer summer intensive programs?
Yes, our DC Metro Area Summer Intensives provide specialized training with guest instructors and performance preparation.
What performance opportunities are available?
Students participate in The Nutcracker, Spring Ballet, and End of Year Showcase performances at professional venues like Hylton Performing Arts Center.
Are there competition preparation programs?
Our faculty prepares students for Youth America Grand Prix and other regional competitions with specialized coaching and repertoire development.
What makes ARB different from other ballet schools?
Our internationally recognized faculty combines Russian ballet tradition with modern pedagogy, producing award-winning students accepted to top global programs.
Do you offer trial classes for new students?
Yes, we provide free trial classes to help students experience our training approach before committing to full enrollment.
Reviews (5)
Jennifer Fitzpatrick
Jan 22, 2021
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Formerly CBT, the new owners and directors, Jasmine and Yuri Nikitenko, are continuing the wonderful legacy created here and growing and expanding the program. The amazing and dedicated teachers provide top quality Vaganova ballet training to students of all ages. Their performances are professional quality and held at The Hylton Performing Arts Center.
Eric Becker Smokiewolf
Nov 18, 2020
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We recently switched to this studio and have found the curriculum is more challenging and this encourages more growth. Were here to stay!
C. Landers
Sep 13, 2020
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We love everything about ARB! The management, the ballet and modern instruction, the professionally delivered performances, and the price! Bravo! Bravo! A quality dance studio with the heart of a dancer!
Jennifer Perkins
Jun 23, 2020
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My daughter has been dancing with ARB since the summer of 2019. I have nothing but positive things to say about the staff and training. The directors are knowledgable, supportive, professional, nurturing, and very approachable. As a former dancer, these qualities are super hard to find, especially when they have all of the above. In addition, my daughter has had so many opportunities to grow as a dancer with ARB. Lots of performance opportunities, which she has really enjoyed. Highly recommend ARB!
Maura Hogan
Jan 15, 2018
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I highly, highly recommend Classical Ballet Theatre. My daughter has taken ballet classes at CBT for three years now, and we have been met with nothing but warmth, encouragement, and welcome by the lovely teachers there. All the classes are structured, engaging, and age-appropriate. And as a parent, I am extremely happy with CBT's highly esteemed faculty and staff, the well-developed curriculum, the challenging summer programs, the philanthropic community outreach, and the marvelous productions. Taking classes at CBT will teach your child more than just what he or she can do in the dance studio
